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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. But the extent of avionics is much greater than simple presentation of basic flight information.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

VORTAC – VHF Omni-directional Range/Tactical Air Navigation VORTAC is a navigational aid operating in the VHF band that is used to provide guidance along airways, air traffic service routes, and intermediate and final approach tracks. It consists of two independent components VOR and TACAN.