Gregg Brightwell
Well Known Member
Guys,
Thanks for the input on the plastic tube vs. aluminum tube for the pitot line. I think I am going to go with the aluminum tube. That said, how about the pitot tube. How well does the stock 90 deg 1/4 alum tube in the plans work vs. a much more expensive pitot tube. I WAS interested in a nice heated pitot tube, until I priced them. I still might go that route, but that is money that I can better spend on other parts right now. For that matter, I guess I could run wiring for a heated pitot incase I added it later. I know there are a lot of RV's flying with the stock bent tube pitot.
I am getting closer to closing the wings. I'm picking up my .032" sheets in Wichita next week for the single piece top skins. Trying to nail down wiring and pitot system this week.
Gregg
Thanks for the input on the plastic tube vs. aluminum tube for the pitot line. I think I am going to go with the aluminum tube. That said, how about the pitot tube. How well does the stock 90 deg 1/4 alum tube in the plans work vs. a much more expensive pitot tube. I WAS interested in a nice heated pitot tube, until I priced them. I still might go that route, but that is money that I can better spend on other parts right now. For that matter, I guess I could run wiring for a heated pitot incase I added it later. I know there are a lot of RV's flying with the stock bent tube pitot.
I am getting closer to closing the wings. I'm picking up my .032" sheets in Wichita next week for the single piece top skins. Trying to nail down wiring and pitot system this week.
Gregg