The Pitot-Static System: How It Works
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If theyre blocked, your instruments can give false or no readings. In Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), you must rely on instruments, so knowing how to diagnose these issues is critical. In 1996, Aeroperu Flight 603 crashed when static ports were taped over, leading to conflicting instrument readings.
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