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Fixed incorrect reference of HI as 'panel-mounted compass' and added more instrumentation examples
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The underlying instrumentation models are very accurate, with many physical effects accounted for. | The underlying instrumentation models are very accurate, with many physical effects accounted for. | ||
* The | * The heading indicator has a small delay when it's slewing to your heading. | ||
* The artificial horizon can tumble. | * The artificial horizon can tumble. | ||
* The | * The magnetic compass will rotate in all three axes. | ||
* The altimeter uses air pressure to determine altitude; if the sea level air pressure is set incorrectly, it will display the wrong altitude as in real life. | |||
* All of the instruments that need engine power in real life are tied to the virtual engine; if the engine is not running, all vacuum-powered instruments (such as the artificial horizon and the heading indicator) will not function properly. | |||
* Some aircraft feature accurate electrical systems with batteries that will drain over time and instruments that need electricity. | |||
== Flight dynamics == | == Flight dynamics == | ||