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Pitot Tube

Threshold

The Classic Boeing Airspeed Indicator

AeroSavvy

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Ram air from a pitot tube and static (undisturbed) outside air from a static port, usually a hole on the side of the fuselage. Airspeed indicators need air from a pitot tube and static air from a static port Small general aviation aircraft have airspeed indicators with air hoses connected directly to the pitot and static sources.

Pitot Tube

Pitot Tube Indicated Airspeed Knot Altimeter

Trial by Ice

Air Facts

MAY 5, 2025

I didnt know but it might have been due to the angle of attack of the pitot tube that would not let the full force of the relative wind enter the tube. We were about 1/2 mile from the threshold. It would not be easy getting perfectly aligned with the runway threshold by looking through the tiny hole in the ice.

VOR

VOR Weather Approach Runway

The Classic Boeing Airspeed Indicator

Trial by Ice

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