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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

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True Airspeed vs Indicated Airspeed VS Equivalent Airspeed Since airspeed indicators use air pressure to measure speed, the indicated airspeed can be less than the actual airspeed at higher altitudes. Why Are Airspeed Indicators Important?

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Invisible Trap Kills Glider Pilot – How To Avoid Microbursts

Chess In the Air

There were some patches of moderate lift and sink as would be expected on a normal summer soaring day. Without knowing the horizontal wind direction and speed at this point it is impossible to say what his indicated airspeed was. Sometimes you fly through virga and you can even find yourself in lift.

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