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the difference between the turn & slip indicator and the turn coordinator

The turn & slip indicator and turn coordinator are often conflated with one another because they provide pilots with similar data. However, there are some important differences to consider. The major difference between these two gyroscopic instruments lies in the fact that the turn & slip indicator shows the rate of heading change, while the turn coordinator indicates the rate of heading change and rate of roll, or movement around the longitudinal axis.