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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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Meteorological Conditions Descent 74

Flight Training Central

APRIL 8, 2024

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. What altitude does the altimeter indicate?

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Altimeter Airplanes Pitot Tube True Altitude 52

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

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). While the altimeter in the airplane can be adjusted to correct for the local altimeter setting, there is no temperature knob to twist.

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Altimeter Indicated Airspeed Pitot Tube Groundspeed 111

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

It works by reading the difference between static pressure and total pressure from air flowing into a pitot tube. Using the VSI and Altimeter for Stability The vertical speed indicator and altimeter are your best tools for maintaining a steady altitude. Here are some helpful ways to improve your controls!

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Above 18,000’ MSL all aircraft set their altimeters to the standard pressure of 29.92. You encounter icing, and your pitot tube completely ices over, but your static port remains open. Technically, it’s FL600. Pressure changes can cause 60,000’ MSL to fluctuate, so aircraft use the standard pressure setting.

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Longitudinal Axis Pitot Tube Checkride Pilot 78

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Ram air from a pitot tube and static (undisturbed) outside air from a static port, usually a hole on the side of the fuselage. Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52