Ferranti FH7Z Artificial Horizons

 

 
 






The Ferranti FH7Z artificial horizon is similar to the Ferranti MK6, but also had the option for integral turn and slip indicator display with an external sensor. This sensor is not available. However the instrument performs well as an artifical horizon.

The horizon features electrical fast erect, power fail flag together with roll graduations at 30,60 and 90 degrees. The horizon has full 360 degree movement in roll and upto 80 degrees in pitch before toppling occurs. Should toppling occur due to reaching this extreme pitch angle, the fast erect mechanism can be used to quickly re-erect the gyro.

Each instrument is supplied with a new inverter housed in a diecast box together with screw locking connectors for all power leads.

Dimensions        80mm dial with fixed datum
                         Length    230mm
                         Fixing centres    94mm across diagonal
                         Weight  2.7kg
                         Fixing screws M4
 

Inverter Dimensions        95 X 120 X 60mm and weight 1kg