Pitot Static Flashcards
1
Q
If just the pitot tube is open, the drain hole, and static port is blocked
A
Then the airspeed indicator drops to zero
2
Q
If pitot, drain hole, and static are blocked
A
Changes of airspeed will not be indicated (freezes)
3
Q
If the pitot and drain hole are blocked but static is open
A
Then airspeed will work as an altimeter
4
Q
If pitot is open, but the static is blocked
A
Then the airspeed will indicate slower if above and faster if below where the source became blocked