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The Pitot-Static System: How It Works

Pilot Institute

The respective instruments for showing these readings are: The Airspeed Indicator (ASI) The Altimeter The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) Components of the Pitot-Static System Have you ever noticed the little L-shaped component on the front of an airplane? This allows the system to subtract it and display the correct airspeed.

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Round Dials or Glass Cockpits: Which is the Superior Choice?

Pilot Institute

In a round-dial cockpit, the six-pack of gauges are the core of the flight instruments. This is called the Primary Flight Display (PFD). The MFD displays a moving map for situational awareness. It shows the navigation track, weather, and traffic. It can then be electronically displayed on the screens.

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RNAV Approaches Simplified: A Guide for New Pilots

Pilot Institute

Approach Minimums When youre flying in bad weather and cant see much, you can rely on your trusty instruments to guide you. Thats why some approach plates dont allow LNAV/VNAV when the weather is too extreme. Use your GPS and primary flight display to track your flight path. Follow altitude restrictions.

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Avionics and cockpit automation

Professional Pilot

Challenger 604, G-IV Contributing Writer Honeywell Primus Epic F ederal Aviation Regulation (FAR) 91.205 prescribes the minimum instruments and equipment necessary for flight. As the flying environment grows more complex such as under instrument flight rules (IFR) additional instrumentation becomes critical.

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