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INCLINOMETER BALL [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-12-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rate of turn
1, record 1, English, rate%20of%20turn
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- R 2, record 1, English, R
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- turn-rate 2, record 1, English, turn%2Drate
correct, officially approved
- turn rate 3, record 1, English, turn%20rate
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of degrees per second a particular aircraft can turn. 3, record 1, English, - rate%20of%20turn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turn indicator indicates the rate of the turn, not the amount of the turn. Thus, a standard rate, or rate one, turn will give a rate of turn of 3 degrees per second, or 360 degrees in two minutes. The instrument is usually calibrated to indicate a rate one turn when the turn needle is centred on one of the indexes seen either sides of the centre index. 4, record 1, English, - rate%20of%20turn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The turn coordinator is really two instruments. The gyro portion shows the aircraft's rate of turn-how fast it's changing direction. A ball in a tube called the "inclinometer" or "slip/skid indicator" shows the quality of the turn-whether the turn is "coordinated. " 5, record 1, English, - rate%20of%20turn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The higher the figure, the faster the turn. 3, record 1, English, - rate%20of%20turn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rate of turn; turn-rate; R: terms and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - rate%20of%20turn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- taux de virage
1, record 1, French, taux%20de%20virage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- R 2, record 1, French, R
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cadence de virage 3, record 1, French, cadence%20de%20virage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- vitesse angulaire de virage 4, record 1, French, vitesse%20angulaire%20de%20virage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- vitesse de virage 5, record 1, French, vitesse%20de%20virage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vitesse angulaire de changement de direction d'un aéronef. 6, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage se compose en fait de deux instruments. Le gyroscope indique le taux de virage de l'appareil, c'est-à-dire la vitesse à laquelle il change de direction. Une bille située dans un tube appelé «inclinomètre» ou «indicateur de glissade/dérapage» indique la qualité du virage, c'est-à-dire s'il est ou non «stabilisé». 7, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'indicateur de virage indique le «taux» de virage et non «l'amplitude». Le taux standard, ou virage au taux 1, est égal à 3 degrés par seconde ou 360 degrés en deux minutes. 8, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Trois des six instruments de vol primaires utilisent des gyroscopes pour fournir au pilote des informations de vol essentielles sur l'assiette, le cap et la cadence de virage de l'appareil. 9, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Virage de taux un. Taux de virage, de 3 degrés par seconde, normalement utilisé par les aéronefs évoluant à moins de 250 kt. 10, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
taux de virage; vitesse de virage; R : termes et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 11, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vitesse angulaire de virage; taux de virage; cadence de virage : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 11, record 1, French, - taux%20de%20virage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- velocidad angular de viraje
1, record 1, Spanish, velocidad%20angular%20de%20viraje
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- R 2, record 1, Spanish, R
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- velocidad de viraje 2, record 1, Spanish, velocidad%20de%20viraje
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- R 3, record 1, Spanish, R
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- R 3, record 1, Spanish, R
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número de grados por segundo que gira el avión sobre un eje vertical imaginario. 4, record 1, Spanish, - velocidad%20angular%20de%20viraje
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
velocidad angular de viraje; velocidad de viraje; R: términos y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 5, record 1, Spanish, - velocidad%20angular%20de%20viraje
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- turn indicator
1, record 2, English, turn%20indicator
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- turn needle 2, record 2, English, turn%20needle
correct
- rate-of-turn indicator 3, record 2, English, rate%2Dof%2Dturn%20indicator
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument for indicating the rate of turn on an aircraft about the vertical axis. 4, record 2, English, - turn%20indicator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Turn and slip indicator. The instrument is comprised of two components.-The turn needle is an electrically driven gyroscope which indicates the rate of turn. The marks... on either side of center represent a bank angle of 15 degrees. This is termed a standard rate turn. The rate of turn is 3 degrees per second. It takes 2 minutes to turn 360 degrees.-The glass level containing the black ball is called the inclinometer. 5, record 2, English, - turn%20indicator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] turn indicator ... [is] almost always combined with slip/skid. 6, record 2, English, - turn%20indicator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
turn indicator: term and definition standardized by NATO. 7, record 2, English, - turn%20indicator
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de virage
1, record 2, French, indicateur%20de%20virage
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif gyroscopique à aiguille, destiné à indiquer l'inclinaison prise par un aéronef lorsqu'il vire. 2, record 2, French, - indicateur%20de%20virage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale. [...] Le principe de base gouvernant le fonctionnement de l'indicateur de virage est la précession gyroscopique. Le rotor est monté sur un cardan. Lorsque l'avion effectue un virage à droite ou à gauche, le rotor «précesse» autour de son axe de rotation et fait rouler le cardan. À son tour, le mouvement rotatoire du cardan fait bouger l'aiguille sur le devant de l'instrument. Un ressort renvoie le gyroscope au neutre lorsque l'avion cesse de virer. L'indicateur de virage indique le «taux» de virage et non «l'amplitude». Le taux standard, ou virage au taux 1, est égal à 3 degrés par seconde ou 360 degrés en deux minutes. 3, record 2, French, - indicateur%20de%20virage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indicateur de virage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - indicateur%20de%20virage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Instrumentos de navegación
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de giro
1, record 2, Spanish, indicador%20de%20giro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- indicador de viraje 2, record 2, Spanish, indicador%20de%20viraje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que muestra el ritmo y la dirección de giro de un avión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20giro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inclinometer
1, record 3, English, inclinometer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- slip/skid indicator 1, record 3, English, slip%2Fskid%20indicator
correct
- slip and skid indicator 2, record 3, English, slip%20and%20skid%20indicator
correct
- sideslip indicator 3, record 3, English, sideslip%20indicator
correct
- skid indicator 4, record 3, English, skid%20indicator
- slip indicator 2, record 3, English, slip%20indicator
- ball 3, record 3, English, ball
noun, jargon
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turn coordinator is really two instruments. The gyro portion shows the aircraft's rate of turn –how fast it's changing direction. A ball in a tube called the "inclinometer" or "slip/skid indicator" shows the quality of the turn –whether the turn is "coordinated. " 1, record 3, English, - inclinometer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Trimming Technique. Set thrust symmetrically with autopilot in altitude hold and speed stabilized. Disconnect autopilot and observe response. If aircraft does not hold altitude, trim the stabilizer to correct the mistrim. Manually fly the aircraft and hold wings level. Center the sideslip indicator ("ball") using rudder trim. Trim the ailerons hands off as required to maintain wings level. 5, record 3, English, - inclinometer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- slip skid indicator
- side-slip indicator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- inclinomètre
1, record 3, French, inclinom%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- indicateur de glissade-dérapage 2, record 3, French, indicateur%20de%20glissade%2Dd%C3%A9rapage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- niveau à bille 2, record 3, French, niveau%20%C3%A0%20bille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- indicateur de glissade/dérapage 1, record 3, French, indicateur%20de%20glissade%2Fd%C3%A9rapage
correct, masculine noun
- indicateur d'attaque oblique 3, record 3, French, indicateur%20d%27attaque%20oblique
masculine noun
- bille 4, record 3, French, bille
feminine noun, jargon
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] partie du [contrôleur de virage] servant à indiquer s'il y a glissade ou dérapage [...] 4, record 3, French, - inclinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage se compose en fait de deux instruments. Le gyroscope indique le taux de virage de l'appareil, c'est-à-dire la vitesse à laquelle il change de direction. Une bille située dans un tube appelée «inclinomètre» ou «indicateur de glissade/dérapage» indique la qualité du virage, c'est-à-dire s'il est ou non «stabilisé». 5, record 3, French, - inclinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'indicateur de virage [...] Composé par 2 instruments : Le gyroscope; L'inclinomètre / L'indicateur de glissade/dérapage. 6, record 3, French, - inclinom%C3%A8tre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indicateur de glissade-dérapage; niveau à bille : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 7, record 3, French, - inclinom%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- clinómetro
1, record 3, Spanish, clin%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- inclinómetro 1, record 3, Spanish, inclin%C3%B3metro
correct, masculine noun
- indicador de viraje 2, record 3, Spanish, indicador%20de%20viraje
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que permite medir la inclinación de un avión, particularmente útil cuando las nubes o la bruma impiden ver el horizonte. 3, record 3, Spanish, - clin%C3%B3metro
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aerodynamics and Theory of Gases
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- horizontal component of lift
1, record 4, English, horizontal%20component%20of%20lift
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- HCL 1, record 4, English, HCL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The inclinometer in both the turn and slip indicator [older aircraft] and the turn coordinator [modern aircraft] measures the turn quality.... when in a turn, part of the lift of the wing goes into "turning" the aircraft, this is called the horizontal component of lift(HCL). This HCL is directed toward the center of the turn. Also, a force directed outward and away from the center of the turn exists. This is called centrifugal force(CF). For the turn to be coordinated these two opposing forces must be equal. When they are equal, the ball in the inclinometer will remain in the middle. 1, record 4, English, - horizontal%20component%20of%20lift
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des gaz et aérodynamique
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- composante de portance horizontale
1, record 4, French, composante%20de%20portance%20horizontale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ils [les frères Wright] avaient besoin d'une hélice tournant à la vitesse de 350 tours à la minute, une vitesse qui exigeait non plus une hélice en «roue à aube», comme les premières machines volantes, mais une véritable surface sustentatrice, c'est-à-dire une aile tournant dans l'air pour assurer une portance horizontale, comme font les ailes d'un avion. 2, record 4, French, - composante%20de%20portance%20horizontale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-07-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- turn coordinator
1, record 5, English, turn%20coordinator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TC 2, record 5, English, TC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- turn co-ordinator 3, record 5, English, turn%20co%2Dordinator
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aircraft instrument that senses roll and yaw movement about the lateral and longitudinal axis. 4, record 5, English, - turn%20coordinator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turn coordinator is really two instruments. The gyro portion shows the aircraft's rate of turn--how fast it's changing direction. A ball in a tube called the "inclinometer" or "slip/skid indicator" shows the quality of the turn--whether the turn is "coordinated. " 5, record 5, English, - turn%20coordinator
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The turn coordinator is similar to the turn(-)and(-)slip indicator. It is found in more modern aircraft. The main difference is in the presentation of the turn. A miniature airplane is used to show the bank instead of a needle. 6, record 5, English, - turn%20coordinator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de virage
1, record 5, French, coordonnateur%20de%20virage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur de virage 2, record 5, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20de%20virage
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Plusieurs avions modernes sont équipés d'un coordonnateur de virage. Cet instrument remplace l'indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale. Il fonctionne sur le même principe, mais certaines particularités de construction lui permettent de réagir non seulement au lacet mais aussi au roulis. Plutôt que de tourner autour de son axe horizontal, comme le fait l'indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale, le gyroscope est incliné d'environ 35 degrés. Ainsi, lors d'un mouvement autour des axes de roulis et de lacet, la précession fait rouler légèrement le mécanisme du gyroscope. Le cardan est relié à un avion miniature sur la face de l'instrument. Le petit avion s'incline pour indiquer au pilote les taux de roulis et de lacet.[...] La bille donne les mêmes indications que celles de l'indicateur de virage et d'inclinaison latérale. 3, record 5, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20virage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordonnateur de virage : terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau de la traduction du Canada. 4, record 5, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20virage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-08-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mark
1, record 6, English, mark
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- doghouse 1, record 6, English, doghouse
correct, see observation, jargon
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Turn and slip indicator. The instrument is comprised of two components.-The turn needle is an electrically driven gyroscope which indicates the rate of turn. The marks(often called the doghouse) on either side of center represents a bank angle of 15 degrees. This is termed a standard rate turn. The rate of turn is 3 degrees per second. It takes 2 minutes to turn 360 degrees.-The glass level containing the black ball is called the inclinometer. It provides the pilot with a measure of the turn quality. 2, record 6, English, - mark
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The marks are so called "doghouse" because of their shape on some instruments, which reminds one of a small doghouse. 3, record 6, English, - mark
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- repère
1, record 6, French, rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- repère d'horizon 2, record 6, French, rep%C3%A8re%20d%27horizon
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les virages [...] Exécution [...] À l'aide du coordinateur de virage. Bien entendu la bille sert à contrôler la symétrie du vol, il suffit donc de faire une mise en virage correcte, bille au milieu et de stabiliser le virage lorsque la maquette est alignée avec le repère inférieur ou l'aiguille entre les repères [...] 1, record 6, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le virage [...] Plus longtemps vous maintenez les ailerons dans la même position, plus vous voyez s'accentuer l'inclinaison de l'avion. Observez vos repères d'horizon et l'indicateur de virage. 2, record 6, French, - rep%C3%A8re
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- step on the ball
1, record 7, English, step%20on%20the%20ball
correct, verb, jargon
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The other component of the turn coordinator is the inclinometer, better known as the rudder ball. This is a black ball in a liquid-filled, curved and sealed tube. The ball is there to help keep your turns coordinated. That is, to prevent the airplane's tail from skidding to the outside of a turn or slipping to the inside. In a skid, the ball will roll opposite to the direction of the turn; In a [slip], the ball moves to the inside of the turn. To prevent slips or skids, pilots are told to "step on the ball, "meaning apply pressure to the rudder corresponding to the ball' s location. Ball left? Step on the left rudder until the ball centers. 2, record 7, English, - step%20on%20the%20ball
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- palonnier sur la bille
1, record 7, French, palonnier%20sur%20la%20bille
proposal, see observation, noun phrase, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Noter la transposition de la locution verbale à la locution nominale; sorte de commandement ou de rappel invitant le pilote à appuyer sur la pédale du palonnier côté bille. 1, record 7, French, - palonnier%20sur%20la%20bille
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-06-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- turn-and-slip indicator
1, record 8, English, turn%2Dand%2Dslip%20indicator
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- turn and slip indicator 2, record 8, English, turn%20and%20slip%20indicator
correct, NATO, standardized
- needle and ball 3, record 8, English, needle%20and%20ball
correct
- turn and slip instrument 4, record 8, English, turn%20and%20slip%20instrument
correct
- turn and sideslip indicator 5, record 8, English, turn%20and%20sideslip%20indicator
correct
- turn and side-slip indicator 6, record 8, English, turn%20and%20side%2Dslip%20indicator
correct
- needle and ball indicator 6, record 8, English, needle%20and%20ball%20indicator
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A flight instrument that] shows the rate and direction of a turn. It tells the pilot if he is performing a coordinated turn using all his controls most efficiently. 7, record 8, English, - turn%2Dand%2Dslip%20indicator
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Turn and slip indicator. The instrument is composed of two components. The turn needle is an electrically driven gyroscope which indicates the rate of turn. The marks(often called the doghouse) on either side of center represents a bank angle of 15 degrees.... The glass level containing the black ball is called the inclinometer. It provides the pilot with a measure of the turn quality. During both straight and level flight and during turns the ball should stay centered. The turn and slip indicator acts as a partial backup to the attitude indicator in that it shows rate of turn. 8, record 8, English, - turn%2Dand%2Dslip%20indicator
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of instrument is usually found in older aircraft. ... The turn coordinator is similar to the turn and slip indicator. Is is found in more modern aircraft. The main difference is in the presentation of the turn. A miniature airplane is used to show the bank instead of a needle. 8, record 8, English, - turn%2Dand%2Dslip%20indicator
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The turn and bank indicator ... a similiar instrument is the turn and slip indicator. This instrument will have a needle instead of a symbolic airplane, and will react to turns only, and not to bank. 9, record 8, English, - turn%2Dand%2Dslip%20indicator
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
turn and slip indicator: term and definition standardized by NATO. 10, record 8, English, - turn%2Dand%2Dslip%20indicator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- indicateur bille-aiguille
1, record 8, French, indicateur%20bille%2Daiguille
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- indicateur de virage et de dérapage 1, record 8, French, indicateur%20de%20virage%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9rapage
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- indicateur combiné de virage et de dérapage 2, record 8, French, indicateur%20combin%C3%A9%20de%20virage%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9rapage
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- indicateur de virage aiguille et bille 3, record 8, French, indicateur%20de%20virage%20aiguille%20et%20bille
correct, masculine noun
- bille-aiguille 4, record 8, French, bille%2Daiguille
correct, feminine noun
- indicateur de virage et de glissade 5, record 8, French, indicateur%20de%20virage%20et%20de%20glissade
- bille et aiguille 6, record 8, French, bille%20et%20aiguille
correct, feminine noun
- conservateur de cap bille et aiguille 6, record 8, French, conservateur%20de%20cap%20bille%20et%20aiguille
masculine noun
- indicateur de virage et de pente 7, record 8, French, indicateur%20de%20virage%20et%20de%20pente
masculine noun
- indicateur de virage et de déplacement latéral 8, record 8, French, indicateur%20de%20virage%20et%20de%20d%C3%A9placement%20lat%C3%A9ral
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
bille-aiguille : Instrument électrique indiquant si l'avion est en virage à gauche ou à droite. Le bas de l'instrument est équipé d'une bille qui évolue dans un liquide amortisseur; celle-ci permet de contrôler l'absence de «dérapage» de l'avion durant un virage. Aux limites, un fort dérapage sous facteur de charge peut entraîner un décrochage. La coordination s'obtient en agissant avec les pieds sur les palonniers. 9, record 8, French, - indicateur%20bille%2Daiguille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage. Il est composé de deux éléments indépendants; une bille et une aiguille, d'où son autre appellation : bille-aiguille. La bille renseigne sur la symétrie du vol. L'aiguille renseigne sur le sens du virage. 10, record 8, French, - indicateur%20bille%2Daiguille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indicateur de virage et de dérapage; indicateur bille-aiguille : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 11, record 8, French, - indicateur%20bille%2Daiguille
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indicateur de virage et de dérapage : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 11, record 8, French, - indicateur%20bille%2Daiguille
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Instrumentos de navegación
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- indicador de viraje y resbalamiento
1, record 8, Spanish, indicador%20de%20viraje%20y%20resbalamiento
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- indicador de viraje y derrape 1, record 8, Spanish, indicador%20de%20viraje%20y%20derrape
masculine noun
- indicador de giro y deslizamiento 2, record 8, Spanish, indicador%20de%20giro%20y%20deslizamiento
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que combina las funciones de indicador de giro e indicador de deslizamiento. 2, record 8, Spanish, - indicador%20de%20viraje%20y%20resbalamiento
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-06-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- ball
1, record 9, English, ball
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- black ball 2, record 9, English, black%20ball
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The turn coordinator] is a level, with a ball that shows the pilot the direction and rate of the turn. The ball shows the quality or coordination of the turn and the dipped wing tells the angle of bank. In more complex airplanes, the TC is often a gyro and is part of the vacuum system. The turn coordinator "backs up" the information from the attitude indicator. 3, record 9, English, - ball
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Turn and slip indicator. The instrument is comprised of two components.-The turn needle is an electrically driven gyroscope which indicates the rate of turn...-The glass level containing the black ball is called the inclinometer. It provides the pilot with a measure of the turn quality. During both straight and level flight and during turns the ball should stay centered. 2, record 9, English, - ball
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bille
1, record 9, French, bille
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- bille noire 2, record 9, French, bille%20noire
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage se compose en fait de deux instruments. Le gyroscope indique le taux de virage de l'appareil, c'est-à-dire la vitesse à laquelle il change de direction. Une bille située dans un tube appelé «inclinomètre» ou «indicateur de glissade/dérapage» indique la qualité du virage, c'est-à-dire s'il est ou non stabilisé. [...] La bille noire de l'indicateur de glissade/dérapage se maintient entre les deux lignes verticales de référence lorsque les forces d'un virage s'équilibrent et que l'appareil est en vol coordonné. Si la bille tombe vers l'intérieur du virage, l'avion fait une glissade. Si la bille se déplace vers l'extérieur du virage, l'avion effectue un dérapage. 2, record 9, French, - bille
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La bille : elle renseigne le pilote sur la symétrie du vol. Son principe est basé sur les forces d'inertie que subit l'avion en virage. 3, record 9, French, - bille
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-06-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- quality of the turn
1, record 10, English, quality%20of%20the%20turn
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- turn quality 2, record 10, English, turn%20quality
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The turn coordinator is really two instruments. The gyro portion shows the aircraft's rate of turn--how fast it's changing direction. A ball in a tube called the "inclinometer" or "slip/skid indicator" shows the quality of the turn--whether the turn is "coordinated. " 1, record 10, English, - quality%20of%20the%20turn
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- qualité du virage
1, record 10, French, qualit%C3%A9%20du%20virage
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'indicateur de virage se compose en fait de deux instruments. Le gyroscope indique le taux de virage de l'appareil, c'est-à-dire la vitesse à laquelle il change de direction. Une bille située dans un tube appelé «inclinomètre» ou «indicateur de glissade/dérapage» indique la qualité du virage, c'est-à-dire s'il est ou non «stabilisé». 1, record 10, French, - qualit%C3%A9%20du%20virage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1980-04-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- inclinometer ball 1, record 11, English, inclinometer%20ball
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bille d'inclinomètre 1, record 11, French, bille%20d%27inclinom%C3%A8tre
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 2, record 11, French, - bille%20d%27inclinom%C3%A8tre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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