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.

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Professional Pilot

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Having them both in the same display reduces the pilot’s workload during the most demanding section of the flight. The CVS is available with the Pro Line Fusion flight deck. Bombardier, Cessna, Cirrus, Embraer, and Piper turboprops all use Garmin flight decks. HSVT also is certified for Robinson Helicopters.

Flight Deck 52

Flight Deck Primary Flight Display Approach Runway 52

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Though it’s not as overtly revolutionary as the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (CAPS) or Safe Return enabled by Garmin Autoland on Cirrus’ SF50 Vision Jet, the reimagined flight deck in the new SR G7 and other improvements make a more immediate impact—because pilots benefit from them on every flight, from the moment you press the start button.

Pilot 111

Pilot Airplanes Approach Jet 111

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

As the flight drew closer to its destination, the first officer contacted the Voepass operational dispatcher at Guarulhos to coordinate their arrival. A cabin crew member contacted the flight deck, but the first officer asked her to wait while he finished dealing with dispatch. The ATR’s airspeed was 191 knots.

Knot 86

Knot Approach Descent Weather 86