An attitude gyro, otherwise known as an artificial horizon, is a device used in aviation to provide pilots with an indication of the aircraft's bank and pitch attitude. There are various synonyms for the term attitude gyro that can be used interchangeably depending on the context, such as gyro horizon, winged artificial horizon, or flight instrument. These terms are often used in aviation to describe the device, and the different wordings may be used depending on the manufacturer or type of aircraft. Regardless of the name, the attitude gyro remains a critical instrument in aviation for maintaining proper orientation and controlling the aircraft during flight.