Wotzdisden [2]

Dwarf said:

Is it a clinometer/inclinometer? These are also known as a tilt meter, tilt indicator, slope alert, slope gauge, gradient meter, gradiometer, level gauge, level meter, declinometer, and pitch & roll indicator. The adjustable red pointers would indicate the safe limits.

You are almost there Dwarf, This particular peice as one role only

Look at post #52

To measure the list of a ship in still water and the roll in rough water.

To indicate the pitch and roll of a ship.

Dwarf said:

To measure the list of a ship in still water and the roll in rough water.

To indicate the pitch and roll of a ship.

Almost Dwarf ,for what purpose see post#52 for a clue

Flying boat?

To determine cloud height, and therefore predict the possible dangers from storms.

Don't Whittle over it Dwarf ,You'll get it in the end Wright Bros

johnwillyums said:

Flying boat?

On the right track JW

pebbly said:

Dwarf said:

Is it a clinometer/inclinometer?

Yes DWarf ,but what is the actual usage ?

its catching

In order to take off and land in a flying boat it would be handy to be aware of any pitch and yaw and make allowances for it?