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The Most Dangerous System? | Pitot-Static System Explained

Pilot Institute Airplanes 16,962 12 months ago
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If you have a pitot-static system failure in flight, you need to identify the issue quickly - but they're notoriously difficult to spot. So in this video, we'll explain everything you need to know about pitot-static system failures. https://www.instagram.com/pilotinstituteairplanes/ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - What is the pitot-static system? 01:07 - The Airspeed Indicator (ASI) 01:58 - The Altimeter 02:39 - Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) 03:17 - Pitot Static System Failures 03:31 - Scenario 1 03:51 - Scenario 2 04:34 - What can cause these blockages? 05:07 - Scenario 3 06:01 - How can you avoid these failures? ~ Not sure where to start for your pilot's license? Check out our FREE guide: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/ultimate-pilot-guide/ Pass your PPL written or get your money back: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/part-61-private-pilot/ Already got your PPL? Go for instrument: https://pilotinstitute.com/course/instrument-rating-made-easy/

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