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Old 31st May 2011 | 10:51
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HazelNuts39
 
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sensor-validation;

IAS reflects the difference between pitot pressure and static pressure. Both sources are 'disturbed' at extreme angles of AoA and sideslip. I wonder if BEA has taken possible static source errors into account when quoting altitudes. These should be checked with IRS and/or GPS data.
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