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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

True to its name, the airspeed indicator tells you how fast the plane is going and is important for flight planning and maintaining aircraft performance. Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Note that because of current LSA rules, the RV-12 can be flown on an instrument flight plan but cannot be flown in actual instrument conditions. In fact, the unusual pitot-tube location—it peeks out from the center of the prop spinner—was chosen to reduce fuselage-to-wing connections. Mechanically all RV-12s are the same.)

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Icing Awareness in IFR Flying: How to Stay Safe in Winter Weather

Pilot Institute

Thorough pre-flight planning and continuous weather monitoring help mitigate icing risks. Understanding Icing Conditions in IFR Icing refers to the buildup of ice on aircraft surfaces while in flight. Knowing these classifications will allow you to make well-informed decisions when flight planning and while in the air.

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Flight Review: Van’s RV-12 LSA—Singular Success

Plane and Pilot

Note that because of current LSA rules, the RV-12 can be flown on an instrument flight plan but cannot be flown in actual instrument conditions. In fact, the unusual pitot-tube location—it peeks out from the center of the prop spinner—was chosen to reduce fuselage-to-wing connections. Mechanically all RV-12s are the same.)