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Pitot location

Jslow2

Well Known Member
So I'm contemplating where to put the pitot/aoa probe. Inboard the belcrank bay, outboard, same bay as.

I was wondering if mounting it on the stall warner access cover on the leasing edge is possible, prudent, totally ridiculous idea.
 
My plan--keep in mind I haven't started building yet--revolves heavily around minimizing EM interference for the magnetometer. As such, I expect to put it on the right wing in the same spot it would otherwise go in the left wing, if possible.
 
For important things like the pitot-static system, I'm keeping the pitot tube in the location specified in the plans/manual, and the static system exactly as specified.

If other things want to create conflicts, they get relocated.

The fuel system is another important system...

Dave
RV-3B, now beginning assembly
 
Another consideration is to make sure it won't interfere with tie-down ropes.

Better to have it inboard of the tie-down rings.
 
For important things like the pitot-static system, I'm keeping the pitot tube in the location specified in the plans/manual, and the static system exactly as specified.

If other things want to create conflicts, they get relocated.

The fuel system is another important system...

Dave
RV-3B, now beginning assembly

+1 .
 
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