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Calibrated airspeed (CAS)

Definitions

  • Indicated airspeed corrected for installation error and instrument error. Although manufacturers attempt to keep airspeed errors to a minimum, it is not possible to eliminate all errors throughout the airspeed operating range. At certain airspeeds an

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021