The Pitot-Static System: How It Works
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Key Takeaways The pitot-static system measures airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. Pilots can use pitot heat or alternate static sources to handle blockages in-flight. The atmospheric, or static pressure, varies with altitude and weather. The altimeter uses the input from the static port to determine the altitude.
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