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Which instrument displays both pitch and bank against an artificial horizon?
Choices
The heading indicator
The heading indicator shows heading, not pitch and bank.
✓ The attitude indicatorcorrect
The attitude indicator displays pitch and bank against an artificial horizon.
The turn coordinator
The turn coordinator shows rate of turn and coordination, not the full attitude.
The altimeter
The altimeter shows altitude, not attitude.
Why
The attitude indicator uses a gyroscope to display pitch and bank against an artificial horizon and is the primary attitude reference.
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This is taught in Gyroscopic Instruments — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.
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