AERODYNAMICS & AERONAUTICS INSTRUMENTATION A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site air speed indicator An instrument that measures the speed of an aircraft relative to the air through which it passes. An air speed indicator measures the difference in pressures of air rushing through a pitot tube (generally mounted on the wing) and static air from a vent on the fuselage; air-speed is usually indicated in miles per hour or knots. Related categories    • AERODYNAMICS AND AERONAUTICS    • INSTRUMENTATION Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP