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AI.XI.A.K1bFAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

b. Indication of the aircraft attitude

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Flight instruments as they relate to: b. Indication of the aircraft attitude

Bottom line

The attitude indicator gives a direct and immediate indication of the pitch attitude of the aircraft. The pitch attitude of an airplane is the angle between the longitudinal axis of the airplane and the actual horizon.

FAA references

  1. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-4–6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  2. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-34) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. IPH App. A (p. A-3) — FAA-H-8083-16B
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