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Pretty cool! Used in systems like the attitude indicator and inertial navigation, gyroscopes rely on angular momentum to maintain a fixed reference in space. This allows pilots and onboard computers to know the aircraft's orientation pitch, roll, and yaw regardless of external conditions or visibility. From mechanical gyros to...

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