Had an interesting flight this early evening.
Due to wildlife (deer, turkeys and other birds) I keep my eyes outside during takeoff.
When above tree level I looked at ASI. Zero!
Then a look at altitude. None.
This was my second flight with a 60 lbs concrete bag in the baggage area, so feel was still a bit unfamiliar. Fortunately I had GPS speed and altitude.
By the time I was ready to land, herds of deer had decided to start grazing on the runway. Coming in for touchdown they stood there just looking at me.
Fortunately I didn't come in all that hot and was able to slow down and avoid the deer.
Inspection of static ports revealed that both were clogged. I had no idea that mud daubers (or whatever they were) were able to get into such tiny holes and block them with their mud.
I though that a static bypass valve in the cockpit were only for IFR (icing). Now I'm considering adding at least a Tee with a plug in the static line.
Meanwhile I'm adding inspection of static ports to my preflight routine.
Finn
Due to wildlife (deer, turkeys and other birds) I keep my eyes outside during takeoff.
When above tree level I looked at ASI. Zero!
Then a look at altitude. None.
This was my second flight with a 60 lbs concrete bag in the baggage area, so feel was still a bit unfamiliar. Fortunately I had GPS speed and altitude.
By the time I was ready to land, herds of deer had decided to start grazing on the runway. Coming in for touchdown they stood there just looking at me.
Fortunately I didn't come in all that hot and was able to slow down and avoid the deer.
Inspection of static ports revealed that both were clogged. I had no idea that mud daubers (or whatever they were) were able to get into such tiny holes and block them with their mud.
I though that a static bypass valve in the cockpit were only for IFR (icing). Now I'm considering adding at least a Tee with a plug in the static line.
Meanwhile I'm adding inspection of static ports to my preflight routine.
Finn