Adjustable pilot's tool for maintaining aircraft attitude

Abstract

A tool for use by a pilot as a reference for maintaining a desired aircraft attitude is provided. The tool is a simple mechanical tool that can be removably mounted adjacent to an aircraft windshield, in the pilot's field of view. The tool comprises a central shaft upon which at least one marker pin is mounted. The marker pin is slideably coupled to the shaft in such a manner that it can be independently adjusted to provide a reference for the pilot to set up the plane for the correct approach angle and/or attitude for a particular phase of flight. The marker pin is adjustable to achieve, for example, a climb attitude, a best glide attitude, a descent attitude, a level flight attitude and a banking setting such as to maintain the altitude in a bank for example.

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