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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.