What is the Pitot-Static System and How Does it Work?
Northstar VFR
JUNE 30, 2024
Pilots rely on the airspeed indicator and altimeter instruments to measure and display this vital information. The pitot tube is a peculiar looking probe on aircraft to our non-flying friends. Look closely on the underneath side of the tube and you’ll see a small drain hole where moisture drains out.
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