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What is the Pitot-Static System and How Does it Work?

Northstar VFR

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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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

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. Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm.