Recently, a dealer of CFI in Australia placed an advertisement in the "S P O R T P I L O" magazine to promote CFI's flight instruments, and also made a wonderful presentation on their company's website. The excerpt is as follows:

In the latest advancements in aviation technology, a cutting-edge airspeed indicator utilizing Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) is making waves. This innovative instrument offers enhanced accuracy and responsiveness by integrating tiny sensors that detect changes in air pressure and flow dynamics. The MEMS-based design not only reduces weight and power consumption but also improves reliability. Currently, only rated for experimental planes but it is exciting to see newer technologies entering the market paving the way of the future.

If you have a smart phone, you are using several MEMS sensors. Airbags in cars are operated by MEMS sensors. Braking systems in modern cars cannot operate without MEMS. They are in use all around us and now are available to revolutionize avionic instruments.

Overall, MEMS technology has significantly improved aircraft safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Its use in aircraft instruments is an excellent example of how technology can revolutionize an industry and improve our lives.

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