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Old 4th January 2007 | 23:24
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robipilot
 
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From: Heyworth, IL USA
just so we're clear...

...when the pitot tube blocks in flight, and your altitude does not change, the airspeed indicator will indicate the last airspeed it had before it blocked. Then, as you descend, the airspeed indicator will indicate HIGHER until it pegs (or you stop descending). If you climb, the reading goes down.
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