University of North Dakota's Citation Aircraft Data Flags


PFlag:

The PFlag bits are set to indicate that the wind field has a missing value code (MVC) due to the reasons described in the following table.

Bit
Clear (0)
Set (1)
0
Pitot nose Pressure was used in the wind calculation.
Pitot wing pressure was used in the wind calculation.
1
Indicated air speed is greater than or equal to 60 m/s.
Indicated air speed is less than 60 m/s.
2
Absolute value of the pitch angle minus the alpha angle is less than or equal to 5 degrees.
Absolute value of pitch angle minus the alpha angle is greater than 5 degrees/
3
Beta (Sideslip) angle is less than 5 degrees.
Beta (Sideslip) angle is greater than 5 degrees.
4
Pitot nose pressure minus pitot wing pressure is less than or equal to 4 mb.
Pitot nose pressure minus pitot wing pressure is greater than 4 mb.
5
Pitot nose pressure minus pitot wing pressure is greater than or equal to -4 mb.
Pitot nose pressure minus pitot wing pressure is less than -4 mb.

Please contact David Delene at delene@aero.und.edu with your questions or comments.

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