Airlines Lift Pitot Tube 
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2025
Suddenly, one of the Airbus three redundant pitot tubes clogged with ice crystals. The final accident report talked about failure of the pitot tube, crew coordination and communication issues, misunderstanding of the Airbus flight control priority system, and the impact of automation surprise and startle factor upon the crew.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
That’s the speed your airspeed indicator shows based on ram air pressure in the pitot tube. Lift, drag, and handling correlate well with IAS in the lower atmosphere. For example, an airliner might indicate only 250 knots at 35,000 feet, but its true airspeed could be over 430 knots. Safety is also a factor.
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Pilot's Life Blog
APRIL 9, 2024
Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm. The sensor detects the amount of force from the pitot impact pressure and gives it airspeed indications by converting those values into speed. Airspeed indicators are extremely important, as aircraft need to hit a minimum speed to maintain lift.
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