Pilot Institute
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In this article, well break down how the pitot-static system works, what it measures, and why its so important. 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.
Aerotime
APRIL 3, 2025
Flying for extended periods of time at the controls of a basic aircraft was hard physical work, and poor weather or mechanical issues could also add to pilot fatigue on longer flights. Sperrys first autopilot was born from the concept of assisting pilots during longer flights and reducing their workload, both physical and mental.
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Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. In just six months I would reflect on my training and agonize over how inadequately I had been prepared for the real world of instrument flying, which is weather.
Flying Magazine
JUNE 27, 2025
Air France Flight 447, for example: The first officer stalled the airplane after all three pitot tubes iced up, and it fell, still stalled, for a minute and a half without anyone figuring out what was happening. I suspect that the answer to both questions is yes.
Fear of Landing
MAY 9, 2025
This was quickly picked up by the mainstream media and, for the next few weeks, news and oped articles focused on the ongoing issues of changing weather patterns and increased turbulence. Incidents of severe turbulence are becoming more common, often leading to injury. This accident stood out as fatalities are very rare.
Flying Magazine
JULY 11, 2025
Zooming onto the aluminum skin of the DC-6 reveals that no pitot tube, landing gear strut, or antenna detail was ignored in its construction. The elegant lines of the DC-6 make a visual statement on the ramp, like a time machine from the early 1950s, strikingly beautiful and now out of place amid the modern twin-engine jetliners.
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.
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