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The pitot (peetoe) tube is a device that has a small hole in the front that allows ram air pressure to go to the airspeed indicator. Under conditions with a lot of moisture in the air, especially in fog or in clouds or in precipitation, moisture can collect in the opening and freeze, thus blocking the pitot tube and cutting off your airspeed indication (or making it wrong, which is worse).
The pitot heater prevents freezing.
Pilots simply control this by flipping a switch in the cockpit of the aircraft, usually located near the Anti-icing switches for the aircraft.
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When was James Pitot born?
James Pitot was born in 1761.
When did James Pitot die?
James Pitot died in 1831.
What has the author Henry Clement Pitot written?
Henry Clement Pitot has written: 'James Pitot, 1761-1831; a documentary study'
What is Henri Pitot's birthday?
Henri Pitot was born on May 3, 1695.
When was Henri Pitot born?
Henri Pitot was born on May 3, 1695.
When did Henri Pitot die?
Henri Pitot died on December 27, 1771 at the age of 76.
How old was Henri Pitot at death?
Henri Pitot died on December 27, 1771 at the age of 76.
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They are remotely controlled spaceships that help study the solar system.
How many Pitot tubes are on a A330?
The Airbus A330 typically has three Pitot tubes installed: two primary Pitot tubes located on the fuselage for airspeed measurement, and one standby Pitot tube for redundancy and backup in case of failure. These tubes are essential for accurate airspeed readings and safety during flight.
What has the author Denis William Bryer written?
Denis William Bryer has written: 'Pressure-probe methods for determining wind speed and flow direction [by] D.W. Bryer [and] R.C. Pankhurst' -- subject(s): Aerodynamic measurements, Pitot tubes
How old is Henri Pitot?
Henri Pitot was born on May 3, 1695 and died on December 27, 1771. Henri Pitot would have been 76 years old at the time of death or 320 years old today.
