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AI.XI.D.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

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The attitude indicator, with its miniature aircraft and horizon bar, displays a picture of the attitude of the aircraft. The relationship of the miniature aircraft to the horizon bar is the same as the relationship of the real aircraft to the actual horizon. The attitude indicator gives a direct and immediate indication of the pitch attitude of the aircraft.

FAA references

  1. PHAK ch. 8 (p. 8-18) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  2. IFH ch. 6 (pp. 6-4–6-5) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  3. IFH ch. 7 (p. 7-34) — FAA-H-8083-15B
  4. IPH App. A (p. A-3) — FAA-H-8083-16B
  5. RMH ch. 1 (p. 1-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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