iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Airspeed and altitude differences Consider speed first. The panel in your airplane shows indicated airspeed (IAS, derived from the pitot tube on the wing), while the iPad shows groundspeed (derived from the GPS in your ADS-B receiver or iPad). Here’s a somewhat geeky dive into the details. Confused yet?

Altimeter 111

Altimeter Indicated Airspeed Pitot Tube Groundspeed 111

Flight Training Central

APRIL 8, 2024

Airspeed only. Airspeed and altimeter. Airspeed, altimeter, and vertical speed. If a flight is made from an area of low pressure into an area of high pressure without the altimeter setting being adjusted, the altimeter will indicate lower than the actual altitude above sea level. 15,940 feet.

Altimeter 52

Altimeter Airplanes Pitot Tube True Altitude 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight. Why is that?

True Airspeed 52

True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Location of the Honeywell SI-800 airspeed indicator on a 757/767 panel Inputs All airspeed indicators need two air inputs. Ram air from a pitot tube and static (undisturbed) outside air from a static port, usually a hole on the side of the fuselage.

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52