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The Pitot-Static System: How It Works

Pilot Institute

To calculate airspeed accurately, we need to separate the dynamic pressure from the total pressure. Since static pressure changes with altitude and weather, the static port provides a constant reading of the current atmospheric pressure. This allows the system to subtract it and display the correct airspeed.

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Danger lurks in circling approaches

Air Facts

ICAO minima for circling approaches is much higher than that stipulated in the FARs so consider higher weather minima. We also benefit from the latest weather updates. Perhaps just prior to the start of descent could be the optimum time–certainly completed no later than commencement of approach. What is the runway lighting?

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Split-S Decision

Plane and Pilot

A few seconds later the airplane data showed a maneuver consistent with an aileron roll followed by a rapid descent about 1,000 feet before regaining its prior altitude and track above the highway.” Airspeed reached 248 kias, well over the never exceed VNE of 200 kias. There was no pulling up of the nose to regain level flight.

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Split-S Decision

Plane and Pilot

A few seconds later the airplane data showed a maneuver consistent with an aileron roll followed by a rapid descent about 1,000 feet before regaining its prior altitude and track above the highway.” Airspeed reached 248 kias, well over the never exceed VNE of 200 kias. There was no pulling up of the nose to regain level flight.

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Indicated Airspeed (IAS)

WayMan

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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Instrument Flying (IFR) FAQs – top questions this week

Flight Training Central

AIM 5-3-3 ) When unable to climb/descent at a rate of at least 500 feet per minute.( AIM 5-3-3 ) Change in the average true airspeed (at cruising altitude) when it varies by 5 percent or 10 knots (whichever is greater) from that filed in the flight plan. ( What’s the difference between VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR weather?

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Pilot’s aviation app directory – 2025 Edition

iPad Pilot News

Avtech proFLIGHT This app is a high-quality weather tool for the professional flight crew. ProFLIGHT uses the actual flight route and time combined with the Met Office’s Global 10KM Weather model to produce a tailored weather forecast based on the most up to date information.

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