What is the purpose of the Pitot/static system?
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An aircraft pitot-static system comprises several sensors that detect the ambient air pressure affected (pitot pressure) and unaffected (static pressure) by the aircraft's forward motion. These pressures are used on their own or in combination with each other to provide indications of various flight parameters.
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