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artificial horizon

 

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Noun artificial horizon has 1 sense
  1. artificial horizon, gyro horizon, flight indicator - a navigational instrument based on a gyroscope; provides an artificial horizon for the pilot
    --1 is a kind of navigational instrument

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Artificial Horizon


Definition: Artificial horizon refers to an instrument used in aviation to provide visual reference for pilots regarding the aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon.


Senses:


Sense 1 (Noun): An instrument used to display the roll and pitch of an aircraft relative to the horizon in flight.


Example Sentences:


1. The artificial horizon became an invaluable tool for the pilots during the cloudy flight.


2. The motion of the aircraft is clearly indicated by the artificial horizon instrument.


3. The pilot quickly adjusted the aircraft's pitch using the artificial horizon to maintain level flight.


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