Pilotinstrumenten

Pilotinstrumenten, also known as flight instruments, are the devices in an aircraft's cockpit that provide pilots with critical information about the aircraft's performance and its environment. These instruments are essential for safe and efficient flight, particularly in conditions of reduced visibility where visual cues are limited.

The primary flight instruments typically include the airspeed indicator, which shows the aircraft's speed relative to the air; the attitude indicator, which displays the aircraft's orientation relative to the horizon (pitch and roll); the altimeter, which measures the aircraft's altitude above sea level; and the heading indicator or magnetic compass, which shows the aircraft's direction of travel. Other vital instruments include the vertical speed indicator, which shows the rate of climb or descent, and the turn coordinator or turn-and-slip indicator, which indicates the rate of turn and whether the turn is coordinated.

Modern aircraft often integrate these traditional instruments into a "glass cockpit" display, using electronic flight instrument systems (EFIS). These systems present flight data on digital screens, often consolidating information from multiple sensors and providing a more comprehensive and easily digestible overview for the pilot. Navigation instruments, such as GPS receivers and navigation displays, are also crucial, providing precise location and route information. Engine instruments monitor the performance of the aircraft's powerplants, including parameters like engine temperature, oil pressure, and RPM. Radar and weather displays provide situational awareness regarding weather patterns and potential hazards.