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Air pressure and density

Professional Pilot

Every pilot knows that aircraft fly because the forces of lift and thrust balance or exceed the weight and drag countering them. Because density and pressure are directly related, and pressure is easier to measure, we can use pressure altimeters to determine our altitude. inches of mercury (1013.25

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Indicated Airspeed Versus True Airspeed | 5 Types of Airspeed

Thrust Flight

In this article, we’re going to compare indicated airspeed with true airspeed and help you get a deeper understanding of the difference between the two. Like its partner in crime, the altimeter, your airspeed indicator gives you vital information about the plane you’re flying.