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Most Frequently Missed Private Pilot Written Test Questions—January 2025

Flight Training Central

Based upon the altitude indicated by altimeter #3, which course direction is appropriate for this VFR cruising altitude? 0-179 true. Of what value is the Weather Depiction Chart to the pilot? For determining general weather conditions on which to base flight planning Correct! Refer to Figure 82.)

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The Pitot-Static System: How It Works

Pilot Institute

The pitot-static system measures an aircraft’s airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed using air pressure differences. Since static pressure changes with altitude and weather, the static port provides a constant reading of the current atmospheric pressure. How Does the System Give Inputs to the Altimeter?

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Understanding Different Types of Altitudes

Northstar VFR

By Jordan Bullock CFI, FO B737 Most people think that altitude is simply your plane's height above the ground. Pilots know that weather has an intense impact on flying. This includes our altitude! In aviation, altitude isn’t a simple blanket term to be thrown over our height above the ground. What is standard weather?