Pitot vs Rotaite

Master the pitot-static system before you fly! This interactive trainer teaches student pilots how airspeed indicators, altimeters, and vertical speed indicators actually work—and exactly what happens when they fail. INTERACTIVE SIMULATOR • Analog Cockpit – Classic round "steam gauge" instruments • Glass Cockpit – G1000-style Primary Flight Display • Real-time response to altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed changes FAILURE SCENARIOS • Blocked pitot tube (with and without drain hole) • Blocked static port • Icing conditions with pitot heat control • Alternate static source • Combined failures—see why some are so dangerous 7 LESSONS + QUIZZES • Atmosphere & Air Data basics • How each instrument works • Failure recognition and recovery • Test yourself after each lesson PERFECT FOR • Pre-solo student pilots • Instrument rating candidates • CFIs teaching pitot-static systems • FAA written exam prep Built by an ATP and CFI/CFII/MEI with a doctorate in Computer Science. Researcher in affective computing and flight simulation. No ads. No subscriptions. No internet required.

Build confidence before your next flight lesson or oral exam with Rotaite, an AI-powered study partner created for student pilots. Practice aviation questions through realistic conversations, receive immediate explanations, and study at your own pace. Choose CFI Mode for guided learning or Examiner Mode for a more challenging oral-exam experience. What you can study: Weather, airspace, regulations, navigation IFR procedures, holds, approaches, airways Commercial maneuvers, flight planning, crew resource management Features: Voice-first AI conversations — no typing required Checkride simulation with examiner-style questioning Session history and saved transcripts Badges and streaks to keep you motivated Whether you're just starting your training or cramming the night before your checkride, Rotaite keeps you sharp and ready. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/