An aircraft pitot-static system measures fluid air pressures to drive critical flight instruments. The pitot tube faces directly into the relative wind to capture total dynamic pressure, while static ports flush-mounted on the fuselage measure ambient atmospheric pressure. The airspeed indicator relies on both inputs, calculating forward velocity by determining the difference between pitot and static pressures. In contrast, the altimeter and vertical speed indicator connect solely to the static system to gauge barometric height and rate of climb. To prevent internal ice blockage at high altitudes, electrical heating elements are integrated into the pitot probe.
Based on the passage, which of the following statements regarding the aircraft pitot-static system is NOT supported by the text?
- AThe airspeed indicator calculates forward velocity by determining the difference between pitot and static pressures.
- BStatic ports are flush-mounted on the fuselage to measure ambient atmospheric pressure.
- The vertical speed indicator measures the rate of climb by comparing dynamic pressure to ambient pressure.Cevap
- DElectrical heating elements are integrated into the pitot probe to prevent internal ice blockage.