The Pitot-Static System: How It Works
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The pitot-static system measures an aircraft’s airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed using air pressure differences. To find True Airspeed (TAS), youll need to account for these effects. How Does the System Give Inputs to the Altimeter? The atmospheric, or static pressure, varies with altitude and weather.
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