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This 1976 Cessna 340A Is a Capable Cabin-Class Twin ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Flying Magazine

The model has long been prized for its 200-knot cruise, climb performance, and ability to fly above most weather while keeping passengers in a spacious, quiet cabin. 1976 Cessna 340A [Courtesy: Glen Christensen] An Aspen Evolution EFD1000 Pro MAX primary flight display replaces the airplane’s traditional six-pack.

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The Pitot-Static System: How It Works

Pilot Institute

If you’re in a modern, fancy airplane with glass primary flight displays instead of round dials, then it uses something called an Air Data Computer to show these readings. To calculate airspeed accurately, we need to separate the dynamic pressure from the total pressure. Cool, right?