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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

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Static vents that measure static pressures are usually on the lower side of the plane, where the air stream isn’t as turbulent. True Airspeed vs Indicated Airspeed VS Equivalent Airspeed Since airspeed indicators use air pressure to measure speed, the indicated airspeed can be less than the actual airspeed at higher altitudes.

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How to Obtain a Good Weather Briefing as a Commercial Pilot

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While most major airlines don’t cancel this early, if you’re flying commercially for a local or regional airport, you’ll have more freedom in canceling due to forecasted weather conditions. In general, the more notice you can give for a cancelation, the less inconvenience you put on your passengers.

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

As there is so much traffic, the NAT-OTS has been established in order to offer optimum tracks for most traffic, which means passenger airline traffic. Operational peculiarities The NAT-OTS is unique in the world, as it changes twice daily to provide optimum routes for the main traffic flows, with due regard to the winds and turbulence.

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Across the pond

Professional Pilot

As there is so much traffic, the NAT-OTS has been established in order to offer optimum tracks for most traffic, which means passenger airline traffic. Operational peculiarities The NAT-OTS is unique in the world, as it changes twice daily to provide optimum routes for the main traffic flows, with due regard to the winds and turbulence.

Jet 98