Dealing with volcanic ash
Professional Pilot
JANUARY 2, 2025
It can also become lodged in pitot tubes or other ports, making altitude and airspeed readings unreliable. Climbing is not advised, as thrust should be reduced (if able) to mitigate the risk of melted ash depositing in the turbine chamber, and airspeed readings may be unreliable. Ash has been known to contaminate fuel.
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