Ken Shirriff on Nostr: In the Apollo space program, the FDAI (Flight Director Attitude Indicator) showed the ...
In the Apollo space program, the FDAI (Flight Director Attitude Indicator) showed the orientation of the spacecraft through a ball that rotates on three axes. The yellow needles and black pointers show error and movement rate. This FDAI was later modified for use in a Space Shuttle simulator.
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