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These are devices and systems installed in an aircraft to provide essential information to the pilot about the status and performance of the aircraft while in flight.

The pressure exerted by the atmosphere We feel this all the time

Instruments that contribute information used by the pilot to guide the aircraft along a definite course.

These are designed to measure the operating parameters of the aircraft’s engine(s).

Caused by movement through the air.

The instruments used in controlling the aircraft’s flight attitude, altitude, speed, and direction

True or False.

As the speed increases so does the total pressure

True or False.

As the speed increases so does the dynamic pressure

Static Pressure + Dynamic Pressure = _______________

It is open and faces into the airstream to receive the full force of the impact air pressure as the aircraft moves forward.