PPGS Lesson 7.4 | Aircraft Instruments: Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI)

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In this Aircraft Instruments lesson, Certified Flight Instructor Mike Thompson explains how the Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) works and how it helps pilots monitor climb and descent rates during flight.

You’ll learn what causes the VSI to respond to pressure changes, how the calibrated leak regulates its accuracy, and how to properly interpret rate of climb and rate of descent. Understanding how to read the VSI helps pilots maintain smooth altitude transitions and stable flight performance.

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📘 Video Chapters

0:00 – Introduction with Instructor Mike Thompson
0:42 – Vertical Speed Indicator Overview
1:00 – Cross Section of the Vertical Speed Indicator
2:15 – Calibrated Leak Explained
3:45 – Rate = Time
4:23 – Descent
7:20 – Review and Summary

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