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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

In short, an airspeed indicator measures the ram pressure and compares it to static pressure to determine how fast a plane is moving. Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm.

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