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What is the Pitot-Static System and How Does it Work?

Northstar VFR

Pilots rely on the airspeed indicator and altimeter instruments to measure and display this vital information. The static port is connected to the ASI, altimeter, and VSI. How does the pitot-static system operate the altimeter? The altimeter utilizes the static port to receive inputs of the outside static pressure.

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How to Recover from Unusual Attitudes

Pilot Institute

If in this situation, make sure to transition your eyes to inside the flight deck. Increasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. When the altimeter stops decreasing in altitude, hold your attitude.

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Improve your stick and rudder skills as a private pilot go beyond the instrument checkride with these advanced courses.

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