Wiktionary
rate-of-climb indicator
n. (context aviation English) An aircraft instrument that provides an indication of the vertical change in position.
Usage examples of "rate-of-climb indicator".
He concentrated on the instruments, on the attitude indicator on the VDI, on the needle of the rate-of-climb indicator, cross-checking the radar and pressure altimeters, all the while working to keep his wings level and steering centered.
The altimeter indicated 9,000 feet, and the rate-of-climb indicator needle stopped moving.
She recognized the rate-of-climb indicator, and then the roll-and-bank next to it, where it should be.