The Pitot-Static System: How It Works
Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
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. Pilots can use pitot heat or alternate static sources to handle blockages in-flight. inHg (standard sea-level pressure).
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