What information does the Attitude Indicator provide?

What information does the Attitude Indicator provide?

• A. Pitch and Roll
• B. Heading
• C. Altitude
• D. Vertical Speed

Answer: (A)

The Attitude Indicator shows how the aircraft is oriented relative to the horizon, revealing both pitch (up and down) and bank or roll (left or right). The horizon line on the instrument moves to reflect changes in pitch and roll, while the little airplane symbol stays fixed, letting you read attitude at a glance. It does not provide heading, altitude, or vertical speed—those come from the heading indicator (or compass), the altimeter, and the vertical speed indicator, respectively. This instrument is crucial for maintaining the desired attitude, especially in instrument meteorological conditions, but you should cross-check it with the other flight instruments to confirm accuracy.

The Attitude Indicator shows how the aircraft is oriented relative to the horizon, revealing both pitch (up and down) and bank or roll (left or right). The horizon line on the instrument moves to reflect changes in pitch and roll, while the little airplane symbol stays fixed, letting you read attitude at a glance. It does not provide heading, altitude, or vertical speed—those come from the heading indicator (or compass), the altimeter, and the vertical speed indicator, respectively. This instrument is crucial for maintaining the desired attitude, especially in instrument meteorological conditions, but you should cross-check it with the other flight instruments to confirm accuracy.