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. Since static pressure changes with altitude and weather, the static port provides a constant reading of the current atmospheric pressure.

Pitot Tube 98

Pitot Tube Altimeter Descent Airplanes 98

Flight Training Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Thousands of simulated Private Pilot written exams are completed every month in Sportys Learn to Fly Course , but certain topics consistently trip up aspiring aviators. Here are the five most often missed questions from January 2025 on the simulated Private Pilot Knowledge Test. 0-179 true. Let’s get to the quiz!

Altimeter 82

Altimeter Pilot True Altitude AGL 82

Northstar VFR

JULY 28, 2023

Most people aren't pilots , though. Pilots know that weather has an intense impact on flying. This includes our altitude! In aviation, altitude isn’t a simple blanket term to be thrown over our height above the ground. But, altitude is all the same, right? What is standard weather? Sunny and 75 right?

Density Altitude 52

Density Altitude Altimeter True Altitude Weather 52