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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Airspeed indicators work primarily by measuring air pressure differences around the aircraft. The speed indicator itself connects to a series of hollow pipes in the plane that connects to the various instruments on the flight deck, known as the pitot static system. The pitot system captures dynamic, moving air.

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