iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 20, 2024

Airspeed and altitude differences Consider speed first. The panel in your airplane shows indicated airspeed (IAS, derived from the pitot tube on the wing), while the iPad shows groundspeed (derived from the GPS in your ADS-B receiver or iPad). Here’s a somewhat geeky dive into the details. Confused yet?

Altimeter 111

Altimeter Indicated Airspeed Pitot Tube Groundspeed 111

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Learn how to use the wind side to find groundspeed and wind correction angles. Your groundspeed (which will differ from your airspeed as the wind pushes you around). The rear has the wind side for calculating wind correction angles and groundspeed. That means our groundspeed was 90 knots. Thats not all.

Groundspeed 52

Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Air

MAY 21, 2025

Drawbacks: In cruise, a headwind reduces your groundspeed , meaning your journey will take longer and consume more fuel. It increases your groundspeed , shortening your flight time and saving fuel. It increases your groundspeed , shortening your flight time and saving fuel.

Crosswind 52

Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52