The Pitot-Static System: How It Works
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
If not adjusted, altitude readings may be inaccurate, risking collisions or terrain hazards. Temperature also affects the altimetercolder air makes your true altitude lower than indicated, so pilots should account for this, especially over mountains. If theyre blocked, your instruments can give false or no readings.
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