Pilot Institute

JANUARY 27, 2025

This article will explain the six primary instruments of every flight deck, often informally referred to as the six-pack. Key Takeaways The six-pack includes the core flight instruments for navigation and control. The pitot-static system consists of one or more pitot tubes and static ports.

Pitot Tube

Flying Magazine

JULY 11, 2025

At $69.99, the DC-6 is one of the most expensive aircraft available in-sim, but like other aircraft in the same pricing tier, it offers a level of systems modeling that can take you from radial engine neophyte to feeling confident enough to step onto the flight deck of a real DC-6 to help out someday. One can dream and prepare, right?

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Northstar VFR

JUNE 30, 2024

Overview of the Pitot-Static System The pitot-static system is a network of ports, tubes and lines that utilizes ambient (static) and dynamic pressure for the operation of the airspeed indicator (ASI), altimeter, and vertical speed indicator (VSI). The pitot tube is a peculiar looking probe on aircraft to our non-flying friends.

Pitot Tube

Pilot's Life Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

The speed indicator itself connects to a series of hollow pipes in the plane that connects to the various instruments on the flight deck, known as the pitot static system. The pitot system captures dynamic, moving air. Moving air from outside feeds into the pitot tubes and fills a pressure diaphragm.

Pitot Tube

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