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Indicated airspeed (IAS)

Definitions

  • The direct instrument reading obtained from the airspeed indicator, uncorrected for variations in atmospheric density, installation error, or instrument error. Manufacturers use this airspeed as the basis for determining airplane performance. Takeoff

References

  • Airplane Flying Handbook
    Federal Aviation Administration ยท 2021