Flight instrumentsAuthor: des. Jan Petříček

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Altimeter

Airspeed indicator

Magnetic compass

Vertical speed indicator

Attitude indicator

Course deviation indicator

Heading indicator

Radiomagnetic indicator

Altimeter

Altitude meter

For measuring altitude

Pressure type most common and basic

QNH and QNF setting

Beign replaced by the ADC (Air Data Computer)

Altimeter

Airspeed indicator

Airspeed gauge

For measuring speed in relation to wind

TAS or IAS

Can be supported by LRI (lift reserve indicator)

Airspeed indicator

Magnetic compass

Navigational instrument

Nothing more to say

Vertical speed indicator

Rate of climb and descend indicator

Instantineous values

Measuring actual climb in m/s

Vertical speed indicator

Attitude indicator

Artificial horizon

Navigational instrument

Measuring position of an airplane against horizon

Using gyroscope

Attitude indicator

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Sources: Wikipedia