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Aviation History
1959
1959 - 0511.PDF
flight, 20 February 19S9 Products from SMITH S AVIATION DIVISION This is the first of a series of six insets appearing in this journal during the next twelve months. The next section will be appearing 17th April, 1959. FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS Kelvin Hughes Accelerometer Developed from the large case type, this Accelero- meter is for use where panel space in the aircraft is at a premium. The instrument is housed in a small S.A.E. case and weighs approximately 15oz. Kelvin Hughes Accelerometer Large S.A.E. case type. Magnetic damping ensures indication of both long and short period acceler- ations. Main pointer indicates prevailing 'g' con- ditions whilst the remaining two indicate maximum positive and negative 'g' until reset. Various ranges available. Smiths Airspeed Indicator A single pointer type with a linear scale for uniform clear presentation. Artificially aged capsules for stability. Low range versions have a single turn pointer; higher ranges, double turn. Calibrations in m.p.h., knots or Km/Hr. Smiths Airspeed Indicator Multi-turn sensitive type for high speed aircraft. An accurate instrument with an open scale and two pointers. The capsule is frequency damped; the movement is light but robust and is mounted in a large S.A.E. case.
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