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Horizontal situation indicator (HSI)

A flight navigation instrument that combines the heading indicator with a CDI, in order to provide the pilot with better situational awareness of location with respect to the courseline.

Dictionary Term

Horizontal situation indicator (HSI)

Definition

  • A flight navigation instrument that combines the heading indicator with a CDI, in order to provide the pilot with better situational awareness of location with respect to the courseline.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023