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MOSAIC Is Here: What It Means for Homebuilts

AV Web

The old limit was 45 knots calibrated airspeed (CAS) without flaps (V S1 ). This single change enables designs with better handling in turbulence, increased useful load to accommodate modern passengers and fuel loads, and the structural integrity to incorporate new safety features and technologies like electric propulsion.

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Exploring the Intricacies of the Airspeed Indicator

Pilot's Life Blog

The sensor detects the amount of force from the pitot impact pressure and gives it airspeed indications by converting those values into speed. When properly calibrated, airspeed indicators are a highly accurate means of measuring the actual speed of a modern aircraft.