Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The pitot-static system measures an aircraft’s airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed using air pressure differences. To calculate airspeed accurately, we need to separate the dynamic pressure from the total pressure. This allows the system to subtract it and display the correct airspeed. That’s called a pitot tube.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Descent Airplanes 98

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

This section is also needed when youre calculating your true airspeed, which you need to know to plan your flight. If youre in the aircraft, set the altimeter to 29.92 If you dont have access to an altimeter, you can manually calculate the pressure altitude. Thats your true airspeed. Subtract it from 29.92.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

WayMan

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Unlike other airspeed measures, IAS accounts for air density and pressure changes, making it a dependable metric for low-altitude operations, takeoffs, and landings. How Indicated Airspeed Differs From Other Airspeeds True Airspeed (TAS) : Reflects the actual speed of the aircraft through the air, adjusted for altitude and temperature.

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Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Altimeter Cockpit 52

iPad Pilot News

MARCH 27, 2025

Altimeter+ Calculates the altitude of your current location via GPS, or from the built-in barometer included on newer iPhones and iPads.Offers Apple Watch app. Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew.

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Weather Pilot Flight Plan Airplanes 91

Pilot Institute

MAY 4, 2024

Weather, field conditions, obstacles, and many other elements greatly affect short field operations. Your aircraft will fly at a faster true airspeed at higher density altitudes. The local altimeter setting is 29.65, the temperature is 25°C, and we have a 9-knot headwind. Start by calculating the pressure altitude.

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Weight-Shift-Control Runway Approach Density Altitude 52