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Pilots will reference many instruments throughout their flight. Attitude indicators, speed, altimeters, vertical speed indicators, turn indicators, navigation displays, flight management systems and many engine instruments that display temperature, rpm, various pressures such as oil, manifold and hydraulic. The most important instrument is probably their fuel gauge.

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