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Pitot-Static Flight Instruments
Technical

How do Pitot-Static Flight Instruments Work?

Today we go back to basics! The bread and butter of a cockpit instrument panel or Primary Flight Display are the basic instruments. A big chunk of them work using air, the other chunk are mostly gyroscopic. The ones using air pressure are called pitot-static, which we are going to Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 11 monthsJuly 12, 2022 ago
Calculating density Altitude
Guides

How to Calculate Density Altitude: A Step by Step Guide

Out of all the atmospheric variables we get to deal with as pilots, density altitude is by far the most relevant and important. You should really have it in the back of head when you enter the cockpit for the day. Knowing how to calculate density altitude is something a Read more…

By Jop Dingemans, 1 yearApril 19, 2022 ago
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