Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

In short, an airspeed indicator measures the ram pressure and compares it to static pressure to determine how fast a plane is moving. Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm. True airspeed (TAS) is the difference between the indicated airspeed and actual speed.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

If you’re aiming to get comfortable with managing both airspeed and altitude in flight, you’ll need to understand the difference between indicated airspeed (IAS) and true airspeed (TAS). Key Takeaways Airspeed and altitude are directly linked to each other throughout different phases of your flight. Why is that?

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Airspeed and altitude differences Consider speed first. The panel in your airplane shows indicated airspeed (IAS, derived from the pitot tube on the wing), while the iPad shows groundspeed (derived from the GPS in your ADS-B receiver or iPad). Here’s a somewhat geeky dive into the details.

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Altimeter Indicated Airspeed Pitot Tube Groundspeed 111

Flight Training Central

APRIL 8, 2024

Which instrument will become inoperative if the pitot tube becomes clogged? The pitot system provides impact pressure for which instrument(s)? Airspeed indicator. Vertical-speed and airspeed indicators. Vertical-speed indicator, airspeed indicator, and altimeter. Vertical speed.

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Altimeter Airplanes Pitot Tube True Altitude 52

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Location of the Honeywell SI-800 airspeed indicator on a 757/767 panel Inputs All airspeed indicators need two air inputs. Ram air from a pitot tube and static (undisturbed) outside air from a static port, usually a hole on the side of the fuselage.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52