I tried searching old threads and looking at various build logs but I haven't found a satisfactory answer to my question yet. I plan on putting an AOA pitot in my RV-8 QB wings. Since I want IFR capability I plan on a heated pitot. For ease of installation I want to run plastic pitot and AOA lines. I have read instructions that say to be sure and not connect plastic lines too close to the pitot head for fear of melting the plastic. The question is, how far away? All the pitot tubes I have seen seem to come with 6-8" of metal line. Do they really want you to connect that far away or can you shorten the metal portion and convert to plastic at some distance closer to the pitot head? Being able to shorten the metal line from the pitot head would also make installation so much easier.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks in advance for your help.