Pitot Static System - QT
Lesson Quicktakes cover the items that should be memorized from each of the wifiCFI Lessons. They do not cover all of the lesson details in-depth.
SYSTEM DIAGRAM

AIRSPEED INDICATOR:

ALTIMETER:

VERTICAL SPEED INDICATOR:

CLOGGED PITOT TUBE:
Airspeed Indicator “Acts Like an Altimeter.”
CLOGGED STATIC PORT:
Airspeed Indicator = Shows lower than normal airspeed at higher altitudes and higher than normal airspeed at lower altitudes.
Altimeter = Freezes at altitude where clog occurred.
Vertical Speed Indicator = Freezes at a “Zero” indication.
USING ALTERNATE STATIC SOURCE:
Airspeed Indicator = Shows slight increase in Airspeed.
Altimeter = Shows slight increase in Altitude.
Vertical Speed Indicator = Shows momentary climb before returning to normal indications.