rate-of-climb indicator
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rate-of-climb indicator
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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In addition to radio, both for beacon reception and conversation, the United Air Lines plane was equipped with rate-of-climb indicator, artificial horizon and directional gyro, helpful instruments which the Navy planes lacked.
From Time Magazine Archive
The airspeed indicator froze, and the rate-of-climb indicator stuck at 5 ft. per second.
From Time Magazine Archive
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