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Which instrument uses both the static method and the pitot method?
Which instrument uses both the static method and the pitot method?
- Vertical Speed Indicator
- Altimeter
- Turn Coordinator
- Airspeed Indicator (correct)
What happens to the pressure on the pitot line as the aircraft passes through the air?
What happens to the pressure on the pitot line as the aircraft passes through the air?
- It remains the same as the pressure in the static lines
- It becomes lower than the pressure in the static lines
- It fluctuates randomly
- It becomes higher than the pressure in the static lines (correct)
What does the airspeed pointer on the face of the instrument indicate?
What does the airspeed pointer on the face of the instrument indicate?
- Airspeed (correct)
- Rate of Climb
- Altitude
- Heading
Which unit of measurement is used to adjust the airspeed pointer?
Which unit of measurement is used to adjust the airspeed pointer?
How is the pressure difference between pitot and static pressure measured?
How is the pressure difference between pitot and static pressure measured?