Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this article, well break down how the pitot-static system works, what it measures, and why its so important. Key Takeaways The pitot-static system measures airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. Blockages in the pitot tube or static port can lead to inaccurate or failed instrument readings.

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Aerotime

APRIL 3, 2025

The process of flight can be divided into seven crucial stages – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing phases. Until recently, modern autopilot using computer technology has been capable of automating all these stages except taxi and take-off. These inconsistencies caused the autopilot to disconnect.

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Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

The pitot-static system is used to measure the static and dynamic pressure of the air during flight. This information is used to determine altitude, rate of climb or descent (i.e., The pitot-static system consists of one or more pitot tubes and static ports. vertical speed), and airspeed.

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

Overview of the Pitot-Static System The pitot-static system is a network of ports, tubes and lines that utilizes ambient (static) and dynamic pressure for the operation of the airspeed indicator (ASI), altimeter, and vertical speed indicator (VSI). The pitot tube is a peculiar looking probe on aircraft to our non-flying friends.

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

It works by reading the difference between static pressure and total pressure from air flowing into a pitot tube. A positive reading means you’re climbing, while a negative one indicates descent. Airspeed and VSI: When you adjust airspeed, your rate of climb or descent may also change. How does this look in real life?

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Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It can also disrupt sensors needed for flight safety, like the pitot tubes. If ice blocks a pitot tube, your aircraft’s instruments will provide inaccurate airspeed readings. Most aircraft are equipped with a pitot heater to prevent icing in the pitot tube. But how dangerous is it?

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Foust would describe the incident thusly: “The aircraft looked like the pitot tube was stationary with the aircraft rotating around it. During the climb, Lt. Foust’s F-106 stalled and entered a flat spin. Very flat and rotating quite slowly.

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