Airplanes Flight Deck Pitot Tube 
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 27, 2025
When you first laid your eyes on the instruments inside an airplane, they probably went wide with a mixture of joy, confusion, and slight apprehension at the thought of having to learn how to read them. This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
For this year’s Ultimate Issue, I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone into an airplane worthy of the Ultimate title. 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. One can dream and prepare, right?
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Northstar VFR
JUNE 30, 2024
Overview of the Pitot-Static System The pitot-static system is a network of ports, tubes and lines that utilizes ambient (static) and dynamic pressure for the operation of the airspeed indicator (ASI), altimeter, and vertical speed indicator (VSI). The pitot tube is a peculiar looking probe on aircraft to our non-flying friends.
World Airline News
JULY 26, 2025
I have been photographing airplanes since 1965. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. The goal is to have the complete history of all airlines and the various aircraft operated. Join us in this adventure. com Airline News.
World Airline News
JULY 25, 2025
I have been photographing airplanes since 1965. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. The goal is to have the complete history of all airlines and the various aircraft operated. Join us in this adventure. com Airline News.
World Airline News
JUNE 10, 2025
I have been photographing airplanes since 1965. affecting flights at Buenos Aires' Aeroparque Jorge Newbery a. About Bruce Drum I have started the ultimate digital photo library of the fascinating world of airliners and airlines. The goal is to have the complete history of all airlines and the various aircraft operated.
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