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Airspeed indicator

Definitions

  • A differential pressure gauge that measures the dynamic pressure of the air through which the aircraft is flying. Displays the craft’s airspeed, typically in knots, to the pilot.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge
    Federal Aviation Administration · 2023