"Bruce Hoult" wrote in message news:bruce-

No. An artificial horizon just makes the information easier to
interpret becuase you can see the little aeroplane and the blue sky and
brown ground.

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Actually, the TruTrac display is more similar to an artificial horizon than
it is to a turn coordinator or needle and ball. The TruTrac has blue sky /
brown earth and a pictoral airplane (like a turn coordinator). When banked
over, the little airplane stays stationary and the horizon line rotates so
that it mimics the real horizon outside. It is actually a very intuitive
display to fly. I find it easier than a TC or needle and ball.

bumper