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In level flight, which instrument is considered the primary pitch instrument?

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  1. Airspeed indicator
  2. Altimeter
  3. Vertical speed indicator

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  1. FAA Instrument Flying Handbook (FAA-H-8083-15B) www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/pilots/FAA-H-8083-15B.pdf Checked 2026-10-10.

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