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Jimmy Doolittle

Proved that blind flight was possible on September 24, 1929, using instruments like the artificial horizon and altimeter.

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Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

Require specific instruments such as gyroscopic pitch-bank and directional gyro for flying in instrument meteorological conditions.

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Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

Allow pilots to operate aircraft in generally clear weather conditions where outside visibility is sufficient.

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Flight Instruments

Devices used to provide information on altitude, airspeed, vertical speed, and heading.

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Types of Airspeed

Includes Calibrated Airspeed (CAS), Indicated Airspeed (IAS), True Airspeed (TAS), and Groundspeed (GS).

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Altimeter

An instrument that measures altitude based on barometric pressure.

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Attitude Indicator

Also known as the artificial horizon, it shows the aircraft's roll and pitch.

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Turn Coordinator

Indicates rotation about the longitudinal axis and includes an inclinometer to assess coordinated flight.

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Navigation Instruments

Tools used to determine an aircraft's exact location by measuring direction and distance.

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Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR)

A standard radio navigation system for cross-country flying in the US.

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Automatic Direction Finder (ADF)

A navigation aid that has been in use since the 1930s, utilizing non-directional beacons (NDB).

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Engine Instruments

Measure operating parameters of the aircraft engine, including quantity, pressure, and temperature.

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Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

Indicates oil pressure in psi, crucial for engine lubrication and cooling.

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Tachometer

Measures the rotation speed of the engine shaft in revolutions per minute (rpm).

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Exhaust Gas Temperature Indicator (EGT)

Monitors the exhaust gas temperature of an internal combustion engine in aircraft.

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Manifold Pressure Gauge

Measures pressure inside the induction system of piston aircraft engines.

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Fuel Gauge

Measures the quantity of fuel in the aircraft's fuel tanks.