Cockpit Instrument Meteorological Conditions True Airspeed 
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
These two simple features power three of the most important cockpit instruments. Key Takeaways The pitot-static system measures airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. To find True Airspeed (TAS), youll need to account for these effects. If theyre blocked, your instruments can give false or no readings.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 15, 2025
A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange). Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. Icing can often be concentrated near the tops of the clouds.
Plane and Pilot
JUNE 2, 2025
A spring switch in the cockpit controlled the turbocharger wastegate, to select whether the turbocharger was engaged or bypassed (or midrange). Based on the meteorological information, clouds were likely present from 4,000 feet msl through 14,000 feet msl. Icing can often be concentrated near the tops of the clouds.
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