Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

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. However, the static pressure around the pitot tube is constantly changing due to altitude and weather. How does the pitot-static system operate the altimeter?

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent 72

Northstar VFR

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Checklist use is an element that pilots are tested on during checkrides at every level of training. Maybe you’re flying with another pilot, and the weather conditions are great. You’ll need to show these inspection endorsements to the examiner at your checkride. Is the weather within your personal minimums?

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Pilot Weather Checkride Annual Inspection 72

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

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. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew.

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Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

They are also one of the most feared maneuvers during the private pilot checkride. Weather, field conditions, obstacles, and many other elements greatly affect short field operations. The local altimeter setting is 29.65, the temperature is 25°C, and we have a 9-knot headwind. Feeling overwhelmed by this challenging maneuver?

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

AUGUST 2, 2024

Conduct a thorough weather briefing prior to the flight. 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. Use rudder to check balance.

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