Pitot-static systems are fundamental for basic flight information, and despite their simplicity, blockages (e.g., from ice or insects) can lead to catastrophic accidents if not correctly identified ...

Insect nesting activity affected the pitot-static systems of eight different aircraft in the space of six weeks at London Heathrow last year, and UK investigators believe the behaviour could have been ...

Pilots must prioritize trust in their aircraft instruments over physical sensations, especially in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC), to effectively combat spatial disorientation and maintain ...

UK safety regulators are urging pilots to pay close attention to speed checks during the take-off roll, after three incidents in three days at London Heathrow involving suspected pitot blockage by ...