Air Data System

Question 1

Function of machmeter

Answer 1

• it informs the pilot that the aircraft is reaching the speed of sound and prevents loss of control or structural damage
• help aircrew in better assessment of the forward motion of the aircraft during air combat. (True or false)

Question 2

Instruments that depend on Pitot and static pressure

Answer 2

Both (air speed indicator and machmeter)

Only static (altimeter and vertical speed indicator)

Question 3

Pitot and static ports measure? OR pitot static signal are used to display.

Answer 3

• airspeed , altitude, vertical speed

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