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The Classic Boeing Airspeed Indicator

AeroSavvy

The ADC processes the data and sends it to various aircraft systems including airspeed/Mach indicators (like the SI-800), altimeters, Flight Management Systems (FMS), Autopilot Flight Director System (AFDS), elevator feel computers, and more. Adjusting the Command Bug with the IAS/MACH selector knob What do the bugs represent?

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How to Land an Airplane

Pilot Institute

Descent Point Nominate a descent point that will give you a constant 3° profile to the threshold. Approach Speed When crossing the threshold, you must ensure you fly the correct approach speed. Flare You will transition into the flare as you cross the threshold and get closer to the ground. We multiply Vso by 1.3 Good question.