We simply lock the precession axis to prevent the
flywheel from rocking in the ship’s pitching axis. Instantly the generation of
stabilizing torque stops. In reverse, when we want to turn the gyro ON, we simply
unlock the precession axis to allow the flywheel to start rocking backwards and
forwards again. The stabilizing torque immediately begins to be generated again as
soon as the vessel rolls; following the steps described above.