The Flight Panel - Understand Your Aircraft

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Hello! This video covers information about the default Cessna 172 Flight Panel in FSX. It is recommended that you get familiar with the flight panel of every aircraft you fly in FS.
**Note: The Altimeter and VSI are not linked directly to the Pitot Tube. Unfortunately, we cannot update this video without completely recreating it. So instead, please check out this link: tinyurl.com/sta...
Everything in this video should only be applied to flight simulation. I am not a real world pilot, and therefore cannot testify on behalf of the actual processes of real world aviation. Everything presented applies to and is focused at virtual aviation. All feedback helps us get closer to "as real as it gets" simulation, so leave us a comment if you would like to help us follow the process of actual aviation closer. Thanks!
Produced by Garth, with GearDownFS

[@andersersand]

Remember, the pitot tube is only utilized by the airspeed indicator and no other instrument. The static Port how ever is utilized by the altimeter, VSI, and the airspeed indicator

[@larrydiemand3583]

Overall an excellent video. However there is an error at 9:22 describing operation of the turn coordinator. The 2 lower markings on the turn coordinator do not indicate degrees of bank. These markings indicate "rate of turn" only ie a standard rate turn of 3 degrees/sec. Note that the degrees of bank (on the attitude indicator), while in this standard rate turn, is actually indicating (approximately) 15 degrees. This is an important distinction, relating to safety, in that a student might (improperly) look to the turn coordinator to determine bank angle -- which would be incorrect and potentially unsafe.

[@mohammedalamoudi1849]

and If someone told me standard bank that mean 30 degree regardless the turn coordinator ?

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

This is good to know

[@CaptainJadenAR]

Thank You Sir. Your comment will help me to become the commercial pilot.

[@tatsouao1]

the altimeter, vertical speed and airspeed are not all reliant on the pitot system. Vertical speed, altimeter are STATIC port only, airspeed relies on PITOT and STATIC ports for its reading.

[@michaelsmitten302]

I think the presenter implied that sometimes the static system vents are incorporated in the pitot head and not, as in some other aircraft, separate vents in the fuselage.

[@MrNokon00656]

Thank you for this video. CAP cadets in PR are learning virtual pilots course and this video explain and show very clear each instrument. Thank you very much. Capt. Noe Irizarry - Puerto Rico

[@macain94]

This is a fantastic video for beginners! You explained the cockpit better than most CFI 's Only comment is that the altimeter and VSI are not affected the pitot, only static source! Keep it up! Phil CMEL, CSEL

[@N0616JCProductions]

About the way that the light switches are setup, When the engine is running, the following lights should be on: Beacon, Nav, and Taxi. Strobe lights are should only be used when: on the runway and during flight.

[@emgtvlogs]

Damn… anyone still remember the olden days when you were only allowed to upload videos to KZbin which were a maximum of 10minutes?

[@adrianacuna5479]

Great Video! Learned how to fly my F28A Enstrom Helicopter without any other instruction!

[@mikebrandt175]

Adrian Acuna .,

[@SustainaBIT]

who's else watching this to learn how to use the new 2020 flight sim?? :D

[@Vortex_ICEcold]

Here

[@HitenNainaney]

Here here!

[@akacaleb]

Here!

[@raficaesar6286]

Not me

[@capacityplus]

The turn indicator only indicates a ‘rate of turn’ not bank angle. It even works on the ground. The alternate static valve will not replace the pitot tube, only the main static air vent It is used for the altimeter, VSI and as someone already stated for the static side of the ASI capsule. It is common for one or two of the gyro instruments to be driven by vacuum pump and one or two to be electric for safety reasons. You have a fairly good grasp of 172 and I enjoyed your teaching style.

[@xxthunderbird46xx]

Thank you for a great lesson; extremely easy to understand.

[@DisappearingBoy2010]

Which gauge shows the flux capacitor?

[@michaelsmitten302]

This is a good accurate video, thank you. However it might make understanding the turn coordinator better if it was explained that despite the apparent bank of the aircraft shape on the instrument it really only shows turn (Yaw). You can prove this by seeing the aircraft symbol tilt even when taxiing (i.e. no bank angle - hopefully). With that adjustment the video would be faultless, in my opinion. Thank you.

[@j.chenmuas]

Man this video information is more informative then my instructor explaining things to me in class as an A&P mechanic. Thanks!!

[@zemmeth]

that part about the altimeter, vertical speed indicator and that the air speed indicator rely on a pitot tube is not correct. The VSI and the Altimeter are using to measure height or vertical speed a static vent. The ASI uses a static vent and a pitot probe. So that the total pressure comes into the system and the static pressure into the capulair. Total pressure minus static = dynamic pressure and that's how an ASI measures it speed.

[@Incendiae4]

just here in case you know, i have to casually take over a plane during a zombie apocalypse...

[@robertlee3563]

Carol C i thought I'm the only one haha

[@brandonrobinson3834]

Hahah yep

[@tariqali3223]

a) Draw a typical aerofoil shape. b) On your diagram mark the chord line. Also draw the relative airflow on the aerofoil shape diagram as if the aircraft was descending. Label the angle of attack on your diagram. c) Draw the lift force and weight on your diagram. Question 2 a) Define the lift Equation. b) With respect to the lift equation describe how if an aircraft wants to maintain altitude yet increase and decrease its speed what properties must change, also describe how the aircraft may appear to an observer at slow speed and at high speed. c) With the use of diagrams explain how the angle of attack changes on an aerofoil section with the deployment of high lift devices (flaps). d) Describe again with respect to the lift equation what properties change to give increased lift with the deployment of FOWLER flaps. Question 3 (a)Draw on a series of three diagrams how the airflow changes around an aerofoil section as it goes from zero angle of attack to the critical angle of attack. Also mark on each diagram the likely position of the centre of pressure. b)Explain washout on a wing and how it is helpful for aircraft control near the stall. c) Explain briefly how winglets improve fuel efficiency in the modern jet aircraft.

[@lapacman26]

you should use FREDA in flight F-fuel content sufficent R-radios tuned nav radios set E-engline ts and ps are in the green D-Di and compass aligned A-Altimeter set to pressure setting of the atis

[@GearDownFS]

Ok, thank you for sharing, and for clearing that up. We'll add a note to the side bar, for future reference. Thanks again! ;) -Garth

[@carleynorthcoast1915]

I always thought these little planes only had a couple gauges until I saw pictures of one for sale a couple days ago. It blew my mind, it looked like a fighter jet cockpit.

[@SustainaBIT]

sooooo, 11 years ago you had to have the video under 10 minutes?!!!

[@cq7415]

Wonderful, easy to understand video. Very well presented. Thanks for sharing.

[@douglashagan65]

I can't believe how many instruments are on this Cessna just going over a craft course for a little bit don't want to forget which instruments are important when you're going over

[@michaelhegyan7464]

Student pilot, working VFR, well done video...thank you, very helpful

[@capacityplus]

Thank you, but please read his description in full. Whilst a few points were not accurate in this early video he made it clear he was ",,,not a real world pilot". I however find his videos most enjoyable and inspirational. Also he knows a lot more than I did when I started my 'real world' training in a 172.

[@Colin_Warren]

Thats kind of off topic but you need to have a VATSIM client like Squwak box or FSInn. You first need to be registred then you go to a airport make sure there is a controller put in all of your info by hitting ALT and starting up your client then again put it in your info and connect to the tower then fly! Kind of brief but hope it helps.

[@eclipse245]

6:34 - The heading indicator will not indicate magnetic north due to rigidity in space. It shows your true track. It will only indicate magnetic north when aligned with the magnetic compass ;) Great intro for beginners though.

[@jakejones5736]

Correction: The pitot tube ONLY supplies the airspeed indicator. The other instruments are supplied by a static port on the side of the aircraft. Also, the turn coordinator says NOTHING about the level of the wings; that's what the artificial horizon is for. The turn coordinator indicates RATE of turn only. Moral of the story: Get your flying education ONLY from a certified flight instructor!

[@mcgalcri]

Well... im spanish, but i understand, at the first words about Pitot and Static, hes talking about "Pitot/Static system" this is divided in 2, "pitot tube and static port", everything is right, so he explained the ASI instrument is using only Pitot tube very well and the others using static port, also correct. Keep in mind about this, the whole system is named "PITOT/STATIC system", involving the 2 things. Also, because this, there are some "PITOT/STATIC systems" where the static port also is included into the Pitot Tube, and also, there are a drain hole in the pitot tube. About Turn Cordinator, also he said right, the first lines showing the airplane is leveled, and the others 2 marks (below) just showing the STANDARD turn, it is 3 degrees per second, I think also is right. Well, not sure if I understand everything good, or maybe I understanded this because I already know it hahahaha. But I think its well explained, maybe... a bit more effort dividing this things would be good. Good Video!!

[@mcgalcri]

Ok!!! Watching again the video... i should agree with Jake hahaha, i missunderstood him and he is right, the altimeter are not suplied by Pitot Tube, it only use Static Port. Totally correct Jake! my fault :-( About the Turn Coordinator, he just missed "per second" hehehe. But at least he say it "Rate of turn" this include a timing (per second).

[@Nikola16789]

mcgalcri Airspeed indicator is supplied by pito tube and static port.

[@jakejones5736]

mcgalcri"About Turn Cordinator, also he said right, the first lines showing the airplane is leveled...". WRONG. Again, the turn coordinator does not necessarily indicate bank. True, when in a left banking turn the coordinator will show the left "wing" banked down, but that is only because the airplane is actually turning. Don't believe me? Slip the plane to the left (left wing low) while maintaining heading and tell me if the turn coordinator indicates a left bank. My hundred bucks to your one says not.

[@mcgalcri]

Jake Jones Im talking about the 2 upper lines in the Turn Indicator. If the wings matching this lines, (the unique posibility where the 2 wings will match) also match in the Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon). The lower 2 marks, just pointing the place where the Standard Turn Rate of 3 degrees/second takes place (if you also have the ball centered). Note i said "THE FIRST lines..." hehehe.

[@hmuphilly9129]

"Should we get started, ahh not so fast rocket pants."

[@amberforest6154]

You said the Altimeter "air pressure data gathered by the pitot tube." Is the static pressure system located inside the pitot tube on this aircraft? Because the altimeter has nothing to do with the pitot tube.

[@FlockOfBoxine]

It was incorrectly said as the description points out. The static port on a 172 is on the side of the aircraft.

[@rubenurrutia9606]

No mention of altimeter, airspeed, rate of climb etc.

[@yaniz333]

Nice video, very good info! Love the tower chat!

[@michaelhegyan2771]

Very helpful, just starting my pilot's license; lessons.

[@cliffjones8809]

nice video! Good level of clear-speak, not too technical, not too simple. thks

[@majo2469]

Gary - I actually due for a discovery flight next week and really appreciated your video. What flight sim were you using? Was that MS Flight or what? Thanks again for a very informative video!

[@simplysimulator]

Great video, clear descriptions and perfect pace - thanks.

[@intriguelearner652]

This video explained a lot and was extremely helpful.

[@GS_Troop_55385]

Thanks for sharing this! My teen Girl Scouts are learning about aviation and this is super helpful.

[@flightsimy]

great video Garth =¬D 5/5* for being awsome guys at GDFS and making amazing tutorials =¬P

[@veltonmeade1057]

Great video. I love flying but I am not a pilot. Earlier today I was viewing the Bonanza gyro used on Buddy Holly's (pilot Peterson) plane and I can understand how it was confusing to the pilot. This video's gyro has the earth stay with the background and the plane tilts with the pilot. The Bonanza does the opposite, which ended up being hypothesized as the cause for the crash because Peterson was confused as to which why the plane was turning. Very interesting.

[@veltonmeade1057]

By the way, excelent video. I learned a lot by you pointing out the specifics of the control panel.

[@douglashagan65]

Okay I'm going to go ahead and cross check the attitude indicator with the Altima to maintain altitude if the altitude is maintained my AirSpeed should be very only slightly I'm not exceeding or assigned headlong during the rollout by maintaining is signed altitude attitude roll out if trim is used in the turn I will use the nose down pressure as you roll out and trim to relieve my

[@yasirafzal6920]

very helpful, God Bless

[@isaacg.1185]

Papa bless, Harambe bless!

[@DennisBetts1]

In some versions there is a small instrument where the heading indicator is above. It has two hands like the altimeter and I can't work out what it is.

[@DennisBetts1]

I have been told now that it's a clock but it isn't standard in most versions

[@JP-qz9uz]

Excellent video.

[@2drewbaker]

The alltimeter and rate of climb, indicator, rely on the static sourse, not the pito.

[@BigSlickNuts2]

Really nice job. Thanks.

[@Scott-hb1xn]

Repeat after me- THE PITOT TUBE ONLY AFFECTS THE AIR SPEED INDICATOR AND NO OTHER INSTRUMENTS. The STATIC system affects the others mentioned. Also RELEVANT is the term you kept mispresenting.

[@frankmedina1969]

Great video. Thanks for the info.

[@royalmaster203]

thank you for explaining the instruments to me, I just could not figure out the attitude instrument, I understand now,, the 10, 20, 30, then 60, then 90, deg, banks, I appreciate your time.

[@freestyleswim1]

That would be in Airline parlance Departing at midnight: dep time is 00:01 Arriving at midnight: arr time is 23:59

[@Tyler-pq6wp]

Only the static port powers the altimeter. not the pitot tube

[@Voltomess]

I played this game many years ago and recently I installed it again. I wanted to refresh my skills before MFS2020 but unfortunately, my airspeed and few other indicators are gone ... it's just an empty hole and I can see the ground thru them.....lol well I guess I'll wait for new ms sim.

[@hg2.]

Well done! Thanks.

[@welcometoamerica336]

What flight Simulator game is that

[@calraise6460]

Im a noob and Im sure this has been clarified but I cannot find it. What program and equipment are you using for this simulator? Anyone else has any recommendations it would be appreciated.

[@MaddConnekRecordz]

hey thanks, this is cool. most info ive learned all day. I gotta get a sim if not im still going to school for this

[@bricago2302]

Great video. At 9:25 when illustrating a 3 degree turn on the turn coordinator, why does the attitude indicator display 10 degrees?

[@Y.M...]

Brian Morris I suppose this has nothing to do with the pitch angle. The 3 degree turn implies movement around a circle at a rate of 3 degrees/s = 120s/turn = 2 minutes/turn. It takes 2 minutes to pitch from N to E to S to W and back to N again.

[@bricago2302]

I'm not referring to the pitch angle. I'm referring to the roll angle displayed on the attitude indicator. It doesn't match the angle shown on the turn coordinator.

[@Y.M...]

Very sorry for that mistake. I mistook roll angle for pitch angle. Haven't had my coffee when I typed that. :D

[@betamime8523]

yes i noticed

[@sundevilification]

noble or funny?

[@ericbitzer5247]

What sim is this? Pretty darn realistic.

[@Dav2006pew]

heya, nice video! One question tho, at the end you mention the slip indicator, if the ball is left or right of the center, you need to 'step on the ball' (meaning if it's left you use your left footpedal to adjust, if it's right the exact opposite) If I'm right, if you adjust this way with your rudder, won't the nose tend to go down? Hope you understand what I mean ;) Cheers!

[@jonnyg6892]

Is there a part 2 to this video? Feels like it ends without officially ending! So far i really like this video, but wondering if there is another.... thanks

[@bravo3541]

Thanks for that. I learned a lot here.

[@airsafetymatters3917]

Great video thanks, I love flying, I have just been uploading some of my lessons and tutorials hope you like them, plus some Air flight Simulator session in a Cessna Citatation Mustang twin jet happy flying :)

[@ericaroundtheworld]

Thank u for making the video it helps me unDerstanding the panel.i wish u could make more videos and can u please teach me how I can use the information I hear from the radio in uncontrolled airfield. I am always so confused how I know where everybody is .in terms of their reported position

[@sasha-01]

error explaining the Altimeter. It uses Static pressure only.

[@kevinthomsons]

Another nice video!! Great Tutorial. That helped a lot!

[@gregoryhill5222]

Great job my friend 👍

[@randmwheeler]

That was really good. to bad youtube sucks so bad that you had to cut it short.

[@2drewbaker]

0 degrees on a compass is the same position as 360 degrees, plus or minus infinity. It is, nearly the same as being somewhere at 11:59.00000000099 pm. or 12 :00.00000000000001 am.

[@lawrencequave8691]

They're identical ... the EXACT same direction. Just two different names for the same thing because sometimes it's more useful to use one name versus the other.

[@Herbach0110]

Good vid, helps me a lot to learn flying.

[@moe182011]

What program did you use to communicate with atc

[@jayjayskampjes9354]

Great video. Thanks!

[@prudhvibharadwajm6297]

what is the add-on that you used to communicate with the ATC .?

[@MMMMIIIITTTT]

The bottom line of the turn coordinator are at 20 degrees, not 3.

[@spaceweed1025]

It's indicating a 3 degrees per second turn, Einstein. Next time STFU.

[@lmccr001]

Awesome video! What flight simulator are u using?

[@Bugdogz]

Isn't it a default Cessna in XPlane? Is it Xplane 10? I noticed in your video you talk to a live traffic controller. Is he your friend? Is it some kind of multiplayer? What if I want to play XPlane as a traffic controller? Is that possible? How do I start? I suppose if traffic controller screws up, that will naturally interrupt all other players experiences. So it is a responsible role.

[@DanDC1]

Description.

[@cosmicacorn]

If that was how it worked, you would have players lying to each other for fun, screwing with each other with the lights, blocking the runways, showing off in stunts, crashing into each other, and flat out allahu akbar'ing into everything they can.

[@MaddConnekRecordz]

I think they did it for authenticity not accuracy. sounded good. buy the sim find out.

[@martinm1783]

Thanks very helpful.

[@sarathw5740]

Great video great lesson. Thanks.

[@VroodenTheGreat]

QUESTION... the attitude indicator shows the nose relative to the horizon... got that. if that's up, how can you NOT be climbing? I majored in physics, and math, and unless you're stalling... how are you not climbing?

[@nathanchetram287]

If your AOA is to large, but not critical, it's possible.

[@jefferson1232757]

+VroodenTheGreat nose up doesnt mean that youre actually climbing, you have to increase throttle to a certain degree to start climbing

[@korre5132]

+VroodenTheGreat Yes, it doesnt necessarily mean that you are climbing but you could also be pitching up.

[@cosmicacorn]

When you're landing, the nose of the plane is facing up, and you're descending, let that sink in and then read the rest of what I am saying... While the nose of the plane is facing up, you're still descending thanks to the throttle being low enough, the flaps giving enough "drag", and in some cases, air brakes. Sometimes at air shows you'll see (mostly fighter jets) face the nose upwards about 45 degrees and still maintain the same altitude. It's a neat subject to think about and a little confusing but after a little bit of thought it all sets in.

[@mikerossscuba]

Informative vid!

[@alejandrogodoy4696]

GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@MrSolid95]

I learned alot from this video!! Thanks..

[@DanielDuhon]

You should remake this with MSFS2020 ;)

[@gideonhall9]

thanks man!! ''you learn sumin new every day'' great vid thankyuh very much ;)

[@kazuhira_miller]

Great video very informative

[@johnnysmith4514]

Thank u, very good helpful info.

[@invisiblerevolution]

Good video

[@Galottiful]

Big thanks! Very helpful

[@royalfalcon]

Good work...Thanks

[@alikaan06]

Learn how to upload long videos. The video is short and intense but good effort. Thanks for this !

[@AmauryChihuahua]

I think that the cessna 172 is the only default aircraft of fax that makes sense in real life

[@NBGZerO]

Garth, awesome video! You are going to be a great instructor one day :-) (Also, you're welcome :P)

[@BenFreedmanRacing]

That was great

[@rodolfoaspasini9497]

Hi, I wanted to ask - what's the name of this simulator? Is it one that you can buy in the shops? Thanks!

[@neilrampersad4291]

great video

[@gemihoney]

Thank you very much for the video. I have learned a lot. Very clear explianation. ;)

[@BenjaminEsposti]

Although some of it is incorrect...

[@sudhirpalkar8036]

yeah. explained really. thanks frm an aviation aspirator. send more n we'll be pleased!

[@dh-flies]

What SIM are you using here? Great instruction.

[@ilijazivanovic3698]

Xplane 11

[@dh-flies]

@@ilijazivanovic3698 LOL....it only 6 years to get a response....I own a plane now. All glass. But, thanks.

[@firdavsdavlatov1685]

Awesome

[@Treetop64]

Too bad checking for white on the circuit breakers can't be done in FSX, since it doesn't model circuit breakers.

[@maxjasmine]

November 5 2 kilo alpha, I am stopping to get a beer from the fridge!