Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight. Why is that?

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

The panel in your airplane shows indicated airspeed (IAS, derived from the pitot tube on the wing), while the iPad shows groundspeed (derived from the GPS in your ADS-B receiver or iPad). In a pressurized airplane you can use the difference to check the status of your pressurization system. Confused yet?

Altimeter 111

Altimeter Indicated Airspeed Pitot Tube Groundspeed 111

Flight Training Central

APRIL 8, 2024

Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument(s)? Airspeed indicator. Vertical-speed and airspeed indicators. Vertical-speed indicator, airspeed indicator, and altimeter. Vertical speed.

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Altimeter Airplanes Pitot Tube True Altitude 52