Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

The six primary instruments (the six-pack) are the Attitude Indicator (AI), Heading Indicator (HI), Turn Coordinator, Airspeed Indicator, Altimeter, and the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI). The stability of the spinning disc increases with an increase in mass or speed of the disc. vertical speed), and airspeed.

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Pitot Tube Altimeter Instrument Flight Rules Descent 52

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

Just north of Jefferson City, the Kansas City Center controller cleared us to the Jeff City VOR, which was on the airport, to hold at 4,000 feet. I got out my instrument approach chart and studied the holding pattern and the VOR approach procedure. How can this be? Then my worst fears became reality.

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VOR Weather Approach Runway 52

Pilot Institute

MAY 26, 2025

First of all, the sudden and quick movements can affect crew performance and the stability of your aircraft. Did you catch any sudden shifts in your airspeed indicator and altimeter? You: We experienced severe clear air turbulence at flight level 400, approximately 35 miles northeast of DBL VOR. Prepare for a bumpy ride.

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Turbulence Wind Shear Weather Jet 52