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attitude indicator
Definição1
An instrument that displays the attitude of the aircraft by referring to information sources, which may be contained within the instrument or be external to it. When the information sources are self-contained, the instrument is called artificial horizon.
Fonte1
KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Definição2
The foundation for all instrument flight, this instrument reflects the airplane’s attitude in relation to the horizon.
Fonte2
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge. [s.l.], 2008. Disponível em: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/pilot_handbook/media/PHAK%20-%20Cover-Preface.pdf. Acesso em: 26 jun. 2014.
Fonte3
CROCKER, David. Dictionary of aviation. 2nd ed. London: A&C, 2005.
Contexto
On the aircraft, the horizontal situation indicator is located on the instrument panel below the attitude indicator.
Português
indicador de atitude
Imagem

 Attitude indicator with integrated localizer and glideslope indicators, earth below (brown) and sky above (blue) it's perfectly level and not turning, possibly in a slight dive/descent.

Attitude indicator with integrated localizer and glideslope indicators, earth below (brown) and sky above (blue) it's perfectly level and not turning, possibly in a slight dive/descent.

Fonte: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VMS_Artificial_Horizon.jpg