Aerotime
JUNE 23, 2025
The flight crew initially received a cockpit indication that the first officer’s anti-ice system had failed, along with a ‘Pitot Standby’ message. Aircraft are fitted with pitot tubes to assist in providing air speed data to the pilots. They received a block clearance between 30,000ft and 35,000ft.
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In this article, well break down how the pitot-static system works, what it measures, and why its so important. Key Takeaways The pitot-static system measures airspeed, altitude, and vertical speed. Blockages in the pitot tube or static port can lead to inaccurate or failed instrument readings.
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Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
The process of flight can be divided into seven crucial stages – taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, and landing phases. Until recently, modern autopilot using computer technology has been capable of automating all these stages except taxi and take-off. These inconsistencies caused the autopilot to disconnect.
Pilot Institute
JANUARY 27, 2025
The pitot-static system is used to measure the static and dynamic pressure of the air during flight. This information is used to determine altitude, rate of climb or descent (i.e., The pitot-static system consists of one or more pitot tubes and static ports. vertical speed), and airspeed.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
It works by reading the difference between static pressure and total pressure from air flowing into a pitot tube. A positive reading means you’re climbing, while a negative one indicates descent. Airspeed and VSI: When you adjust airspeed, your rate of climb or descent may also change. How does this look in real life?
Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
It was a decision I would soon regret… We transitioned from the holding pattern to the outbound leg of the VOR approach and began a descent to 2,700 feet, the minimum altitude for that leg of the approach. It would also require a descent to 2,200 feet before crossing the outer marker. With so much ice, why hadnt we stalled?
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
Zooming onto the aluminum skin of the DC-6 reveals that no pitot tube, landing gear strut, or antenna detail was ignored in its construction. I opted for a 14,500 feet cruise from Boston to Bradley International (KBDL) in Connecticut, using the airport as my top of descent point.
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