Craig23
Well Known Member
I have a couple of questions for anyone flying with one of Advanced Flight Systems' AOA instruments. I just got my 'A' kit today so I can install it in the leading edge of my wing while the wing is still under construction.
1. The AFS manual says that the best location for the pressure ports is the outboard wing bay. I also have the Duckworks landing lights mounted there. Have any of you placed the ports in other locations? I'm mainly wondering whether the small gap between the plexi lens cover and the leading edge skin would cause any airflow problems for the pressure ports.
2. I'm not clear on the location or size of the drain hole in the bottom of the leading edge skin. I know I need to drill a hole to insert the drain tool into so that I can let water out of the air/water separator attached to the top of the skin, but there is no fitting running from the drain to the bottom of the wing. Am I just supposed to drain the water into the leading edge bay? If so, what size drain hole did you drill?
Thanks for the help.
Craig Schwartz
RV-8 Wing Kit
Santa Rosa, CA
1. The AFS manual says that the best location for the pressure ports is the outboard wing bay. I also have the Duckworks landing lights mounted there. Have any of you placed the ports in other locations? I'm mainly wondering whether the small gap between the plexi lens cover and the leading edge skin would cause any airflow problems for the pressure ports.
2. I'm not clear on the location or size of the drain hole in the bottom of the leading edge skin. I know I need to drill a hole to insert the drain tool into so that I can let water out of the air/water separator attached to the top of the skin, but there is no fitting running from the drain to the bottom of the wing. Am I just supposed to drain the water into the leading edge bay? If so, what size drain hole did you drill?
Thanks for the help.
Craig Schwartz
RV-8 Wing Kit
Santa Rosa, CA
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