Vertical velocity

Introduction to Basic Instruments

T-45C TS & ADV BIFP-02

(2) Displays climb, descent, or level flight indications

and is cross-checked for nose attitude in most

maneuvers

2. Standby pressure altimeter

a. Location: left side of the instrument panel

b. Purpose:

(1) Standby altitude information and cross-check

altitude on ADI display

(2) Set system barometric pressure

C. Vertical velocity

1. Vertical velocity indication

a. Location: on the ADI display

b. Purpose:

(1) Displays the rate of climb or descent in feet

per minute (fpm)

(2) Used to verify level flight and monitor constant

rate climbs/descents

(3) Used to verify pitch attitude

2. Standby vertical speed Indicator

a. Location: left side of the instrument panel

b. Purpose: Standby vertical speed indication and

cross-check of vertical speed on ADI display

D. Airspeed and Mach

1. Airspeed and Mach indications

a. Location: on the ADI display

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