Pilot Institute

JANUARY 21, 2025

Airspeed guides everything from takeoff to landing and every phase in between. But did you know there are several types of airspeed, each serving a unique purpose? Like Indicated Airspeed (IAS) , Calibrated Airspeed (CAS) , True Airspeed (TAS) , and more! What Are The Different Types of Airspeed?

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Calibrated Airspeed True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Groundspeed 93

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

The student pilot may initially struggle to understand the functions of an E6B flight computer. But pilots around the globe rely on this indispensable gadget for charting their flights, crunching numbers to determine time in transit, fuel usage, and necessary adjustments for wind shifts. Thats your true airspeed.

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Groundspeed True Airspeed Density Altitude Knot 52

Air

MAY 21, 2025

Can cause sudden losses or gains in indicated airspeed (IAS), directly affecting lift. The Graphical Method Using a flight computer (like the classic E6B) or a graphical chart allows for a more visual way to determine wind components. This rapid change can occur with height or across a horizontal expanse.

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Crosswind Wind Shear Groundspeed Flight Computer 52

Pilot Institute

MARCH 26, 2025

Flight Computers Flight computers such as the E6B have the functionality to calculate density altitude. Consult sources on the specific use of a flight computer, like an E6B, for determining density altitude. This increased true airspeed, along with other factors increases takeoff and landing distances.

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Density Altitude Pilot True Airspeed Lift 52