gyro horizon

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Noun gyro horizon has 1 sense

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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Gyro Horizon

Definition:

A gyro horizon is an instrument used in aviation to provide pilots with information about the bank and pitch of an aircraft relative to the earth's horizon. It consists of a gyroscope that remains rigid in space, while a line representing the horizon moves in response to the aircraft's movements.

Senses:

- Noun: A flight instrument used to indicate an aircraft's attitude relative to the horizon.

Popular Usages:

1. I rely on the gyro horizon to keep my aircraft level during instrument flying. (noun)

Local Usages:

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