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aircraft. In turning left, the black ball remains in the middle and the
white needle moves right, and when turning right, the needle shifts to

the left.

Climb and Descent Indicator: This instrument indicates the position of

the aircraft in terms of climb or descent. When the aircraft is climbing,
the needle moves upwards and when the aircraft is descending, the

needle moves down.

Light Control Test

In this test, the candidate is made to sit in front of a CRT monitor. The
chartered path of the flight is defined in that and the candidate is asked to fly

along the chartered path by keeping the light which represents the aircraft on
the monitor, on the chartered path. The instrument will simulate real-time

situations of losing height, tilting, etc., and the candidate is expected to
control the aircraft using the joystick, foot pedals and lift lever, which are
similar to actual controls available on-board an aircraft.

Drum Test

This is another test to check the control/motor skills of the candidate. In this,
there is a drum of about eight feet length and one foot diameter. There are

lines marked on the surface of the drum with some holes on each line. The
candidate is given a knob to control, which is very sensitive. The drum is

rotated and the candidate is expected to align the knob with the lines on the
drum as it rotates. Since the knob is very sensitive, it is not so easy to do this.
Only candidates who have very good reflexes will be able to do it. This

aptitude is required to maintain the flight under normal and turbulent weather
conditions when the wind velocity disturbs the flight trajectory and even
causes the flight to lose height suddenly.

While the above tests have been described to some extent, it is not possible
to explain the entire process as it is very unconventional and unfamiliar.