Pitot-static systems are fundamental for basic flight information (airspeed, altitude, VSI) but are highly vulnerable to blockages from ice, insects, or moisture. These blockages manifest distinctly: ...
Maintenance blunders keep catching pilots by surprise. Fortunately, the savvy and experienced pilots of a United Parcel Service (UPS) Boeing 747-200 freighter were able to retrieve the situation ...
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global aircraft altimeter and pitot tube market is expected to grow at a CAGR of above 4% during the period 2018-2022, according to a new market research study by ...