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Vertical Speed Indicator

Homework Reading Assignment

Required Reading
Instrument Flying Handbook 3-8 to 3-9

Jeppesen Instrument/Commercial Manual – “Vertical Speed Indicator” 2-21 to 2-22

Cadet Systems CD, Click on Instrumentation, then Vertical Speed Indicator


Vertical Speed Indicator Quiz

1. What is the basic operating principle of the vertical speed indicator? ____________________________

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2. What are the two different types of information that can be read on the instrument? _________________

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3. What is the purpose of the calibrated leak? ________________________________________________

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4. What are some errors associated with the VSI? _____________________________________________

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5. What would happen if the static ports become blocked? ______________________________________

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6. What could be done to alleviate the situation? ______________________________________________

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7. How do we check the instrument before flight? ______________________________________________

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8. Label the parts of the VSI:

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