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CALIBRATED AIRSPEED (CAS)

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CAS

The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level.

Source FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary · checked 2026-08-25

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