Question: 5 . 2 6 ( 2 0 Pts ) A pitot - static tube is used to measure an airplane's air speed. When the pressure

5.26(20 Pts) A pitot-static tube is used to measure an airplane's air speed. When the pressure-difference gauge reads 0.3 psig, how fast is the plane going?
(a) At sea level where the air density is about 0.075lbmft3?
(b) At an altitude of 10000 ft , where the air density is about 0.057lbmft3?
(c) Does this difference cause problems for the pilot? (You may have to ask your pilot or aeronautical engineering friends for help on part c.)
5 . 2 6 ( 2 0 Pts ) A pitot - static tube is used

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