Jet Lift Pitot Tube 
Plane and Pilot
MAY 31, 2025
Suddenly, one of the Airbus three redundant pitot tubes clogged with ice crystals. The final accident report talked about failure of the pitot tube, crew coordination and communication issues, misunderstanding of the Airbus flight control priority system, and the impact of automation surprise and startle factor upon the crew.
Pilot Institute
JULY 11, 2025
Why do jet pilots talk about speed in terms of Mach number? Jet aircraft often fly at speeds close to the speed of sound. That’s the speed your airspeed indicator shows based on ram air pressure in the pitot tube. Lift, drag, and handling correlate well with IAS in the lower atmosphere. Here’s why.
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Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 16, 2024
The faster an aircraft goes, the more lift it generates. Lift is the upward force that keeps you in the air. If airspeed is too slow, the aircraft could lose lift and stall. Meanwhile, lower altitudes demand that you be extra careful with airspeed to maintain lift and prevent stalls. miles per hour.
Professional Pilot
JANUARY 2, 2025
After an emergency landing at YZF (Yellowknife NT, Canada), the pilots found the fan blades were coated with what looked like rough cement, while the nose of the transcontinental business jet had been stripped of most of its paint. It can also become lodged in pitot tubes or other ports, making altitude and airspeed readings unreliable.
World Airline News
JULY 26, 2025
The first of these jets, registered. June 17, 2025 Garuda Indonesia’s Airbus A330-343, registered PK-GPY, is flying in this vibrant Pokémon-themed special livery known as Pikachu Jet GA-2. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. N734AL was delivered on May 23, 2025, and e. This eye-catching design was officially unveiled on.
World Airline News
JULY 25, 2025
A competitor to Bark Air is selling seats and dog beds Lufthansa unveils its first Airbus A350 with its upgraded Business Class Himalaya Jet has big plans - will it ever fly? The first of these jets, registered. Originally delivered to Emirates in December 2005. N734AL was delivered on May 23, 2025, and e. 104 Dove de Havilland DH.114
World Airline News
JUNE 10, 2025
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