Aviation Dictionary

Uncaging

Unlocking the gimbals of a gyroscopic instrument, making it susceptible to damage by abrupt flight maneuvers or rough handling.

Dictionary Term

Uncaging

Definition

Unlocking the gimbals of a gyroscopic instrument, making it susceptible to damage by abrupt flight maneuvers or rough handling.

References

Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023