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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

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We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. Mario Hagen / Shutterstock The announcement will also be one of the first items on the pilots before-descent checklist.

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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. An increasing rate of descent. Decreasing altitude – read from your altimeter. Use rudder to check balance.

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ForeFlight vs. Garmin Pilot: 3 key differences to help you decide

iPad Pilot News

From a flight safety standpoint, the app will alert you to a high cabin altitude, nearby terrain/obstacles, high sink rates, descent through 500 AGL, and nearby traffic and carbon monoxide when coupled with a Sentry ADS-B receiver. The app has a custom feel to it and doesnt rely much on Apples standard iOS conventions and design.

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