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Flight Instruments vs. Avionics

WayMan

Attitude Indicator (Artificial Horizon): Shows the orientation (pitch and bank) of the aircraft relative to the horizon of the Earth, essential for instrument meteorological conditions flight. These traditional aircraft instruments, which are usually mechanical or electro-mechanical, present discrete, direct information.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. The controller issued a discrete transponder code, and no additional communications were observed, and no services were provided.

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Accident Briefs—June 2025

Plane and Pilot

Recorded track data revealed that the pilot began a descent to the destination airport and crossed over the approach end of the runway on a heading perpendicular to the runway heading. The controller issued a discrete transponder code, and no additional communications were observed, and no services were provided.