Listen "S2E14 - Needles & Numbers: Mastering Flight Instruments"
Episode Synopsis
🎙️ S2E14 – Needles & Numbers: Mastering Flight InstrumentsYour cockpit’s “six-pack” is more than colored arcs and spinning gyros—it’s your only window into the airplane’s true state when the horizon disappears. In this episode we break down how each gauge really works: the pitot tube that converts ram air into calibrated knots, the aneroid wafers that breathe altitude, and the gyros whose rigidity keeps your attitude honest. We’ll diagnose blocked static ports, decode compass turning errors, and show how glass-panel air-data computers replace three analog instruments without losing redundancy. By the end, you’ll cross-check like a pro and catch instrument failures before they catch you.✈️ Understand the gauges—fly with precision.
More episodes of the podcast The Deep Dive
S2E18 – Why Lift Isn’t Magic
13/08/2025
S2E17 - Day-VFR Must-Haves
04/08/2025
S2E16 - From Section 1 to 9: POH Essentials
23/07/2025
S2E15 - Inside the Engine
16/07/2025
S2E13 – The Truth About Takeoff
02/07/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.