KALEWIS Well Known Member Sep 16, 2011 #1 Looking at the Plans, it appears the pitot tube is positioned a certain way. The 70 deg rake is " looking down" any theories to this? Just to keep water out? Or is it for an air pressure reason. Just find it interesting.
Looking at the Plans, it appears the pitot tube is positioned a certain way. The 70 deg rake is " looking down" any theories to this? Just to keep water out? Or is it for an air pressure reason. Just find it interesting.
J JBPILOT Well Known Member Sep 17, 2011 #2 The written reason - - they told us was if you are nose up at lower speeds, the air speed should remain more accurate. John Bender
The written reason - - they told us was if you are nose up at lower speeds, the air speed should remain more accurate. John Bender
