Question

Which of the following are measured by Pitot – static system in air data system?

(a) Height, mach number, airspeed

(b) Pressure, density, temperature

(c) Height, mach number, pressure

(d) Height, mach number, density

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This question is from Measurement of Air Data topic in chapter Atmosphere and Air Data Measurement of Aircraft Performance

Answer 1

Right choice is (a) Height, mach number, airspeed

The best explanation: Height, mach number, airspeed are the quantities measured by Pitot – static system in air data system. They convert the air fed pressures into the movement of a pointer in mechanical instrument.