Daily Memo: When Will Aviation Stop Using 18th Century Technology To Gauge Speed?
Henri Pitot
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If you are flying an aircraft, whatever the type, airspeed—the relative speed of the aircraft to the air—is vital information. A low, decreasing airspeed will lead the pilot to increase the angle of attack, possibly approaching stall. Not knowing your airspeed and resulting stall margin can be a...
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