Questions and Answers
What are the different types of Airspeed? (Select all that apply)
What is Indicated Airspeed and what is it used for?
The airspeed read directly off the Airspeed Indicator. Used for: speed limits, ATC speed restrictions, and aircraft V-Speeds.
What is Calibrated Airspeed and what is it used for?
Indicated Airspeed corrected for Pitot-Tube installation. Used for: calculating True Airspeed.
What is True Airspeed and what is it used for?
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What is Ground Speed and what is it used for?
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Study Notes
Types of Airspeed
- Four primary types of airspeed: Indicated Airspeed, Calibrated Airspeed, True Airspeed, and Ground Speed.
Indicated Airspeed (IAS)
- Read directly from the Airspeed Indicator.
- Important for speed limits, ATC speed restrictions, and determining aircraft V-Speeds.
Calibrated Airspeed (CAS)
- Derived from Indicated Airspeed after correcting for errors in Pitot-Tube installation.
- Essential for calculating True Airspeed.
True Airspeed (TAS)
- Represents the aircraft's speed relative to the surrounding airmass.
- Used for calculating Ground Speed.
Ground Speed (GS)
- Refers to the aircraft's speed over the Earth's surface.
- Crucial for time and distance calculations during flight.
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Description
This quiz explores the four primary types of airspeed: Indicated Airspeed, Calibrated Airspeed, True Airspeed, and Ground Speed. Test your knowledge on their definitions, uses, and importance in aviation for flight safety and navigation.
