Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

A few minutes later, we heard the center controller clear a Trans Missouri Airlines commuter plane for the VOR Runway 30 approach to Jefferson City. In eight minutes, we would be a pile of bent aluminum in some field short of the runway. How can this be? To continue the approach was no longer an option. His words were a shock!

VOR 52

VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

Mostly affects runways found next to bodies of water. Above 18,000’ MSL all aircraft set their altimeters to the standard pressure of 29.92. You encounter icing, and your pitot tube completely ices over, but your static port remains open. Typically occurs along the coast, as sea breezes blow moist air over land.

Longitudinal Axis 61

Longitudinal Axis Pitot Tube Checkride Pilot 61

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Ram air from a pitot tube and static (undisturbed) outside air from a static port, usually a hole on the side of the fuselage. Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources.

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter 52