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- Definição1
- A differential air pressure gage which measures the difference between ram, or impact, air pressure and the local static air pressure. The dial of an airspeed indicator is calibrated to convert this differential air pressure into units of knots, moles per hour, or kilometers per hour.
- Fonte1
- CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 2nd ed. Renton: ASA, 1991.
- Definição2
- A differential pressure gauge that measures the dynamic pressure of the air through which the aircraft is flying. Displays the craft’s airspeed, typically in knots, to the pilot.
- Fonte2
- FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Pilot's handbook of aeronautical knowledge. [s.l.], 2008. Disponível em: http://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/av iation/pilot_handbook/media/PHAK%20-%20Cover-Preface.pdf. Acesso em: 26 jun. 2014.
- Fonte3
- CAMPOS, M. C.; PAIVA, P. T.; PRICEVICIUS, T.; VARANDA, T. V. C. Glossário de aviação. São Paulo: Núcleo de Estudos de Tradução, 2002.
- Português
- velocímetro
- Imagem
Airspeed indicator markings for a multiengine airplane.
Fonte: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8e/FAA-8083-3A_Fig_12-1.PNG
