Pilot Institute

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In this article, well break down how the pitot-static system works, what it measures, and why its so important. Key Takeaways The pitot-static system measures airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. Blockages in the pitot tube or static port can lead to inaccurate or failed instrument readings.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Descent Airplanes 98

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

Aircraft contain all kinds of wonderous indicators and instruments to measure velocity, altitude, weather conditions, etc. Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm. A plane’s specific stall speed depends on the plane’s size, dimensions, and even weather conditions.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed True Airspeed Calibrated Airspeed 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. In just six months I would reflect on my training and agonize over how inadequately I had been prepared for the real world of instrument flying, which is weather.

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AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Ram air from a pitot tube and static (undisturbed) outside air from a static port, usually a hole on the side of the fuselage. Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources.

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Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

Zooming onto the aluminum skin of the DC-6 reveals that no pitot tube, landing gear strut, or antenna detail was ignored in its construction. I crossed over the fence on 4L at 120 knots, just a bit fast, bringing the throttles to idle. livery pack available for purchase from the MSFS marketplace.

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Flight Deck Descent Airplanes Pitot Tube 79

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This 172 had a flap extension speed of 85 knots, and my old Cessna 172’s limit was 100 mph, or 87 knots. The first flight got weathered out, with broken clouds at 1,500 feet. Repairs included replacing the pitot tube/angle-of-attack sensor and the outside air temperature probe.

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Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 80

Fear of Landing

MAY 9, 2025

This was quickly picked up by the mainstream media and, for the next few weeks, news and oped articles focused on the ongoing issues of changing weather patterns and increased turbulence. The captain slowed the aircraft from 104 knots and exited the runway onto a taxiway. This accident stood out as fatalities are very rare.

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Turbulence V Speed Rudder Air Traffic Control 99