Beware the Pitot Tube!

[WingedFrog]

Has anyone found a convenient way to protect the pitot tube protruding from the spinner like a weapon?
The reason I am asking the question:
http://vieilleburette.blogspot.com/2013/04/beware-pitot-tube.html
I hate the idea that I could harm my Pitot!

 

[Mel]

Has anyone found a convenient way to protect the pitot tube protruding from the spinner like a weapon?
The reason I am asking the question:
http://vieilleburette.blogspot.com/2013/04/beware-pitot-tube.html
I hate the idea that I could harm my Pitot!

Aluminum tubing is normally shipped with a plastic "cap" over the ends.
Punch a small key ring through the end of the cap and hang a "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" flag on it.

 

[RFSchaller]

I use a bright green tennis ball with a hole drilled in it for loose fit on the tube to avoid stressing the retaining screw and detent every time I install or remove. I also put a vent hole in the ball to avoid pressure spikes on the sensor when it is installed.

 

[Mike S]

Wiffle ball and paint it day glo orange????

 

[Hotscam]

I use a bright yellow tennis ball on the pitot ans stall tab. Works great
I had wounds from both

 

[aerofurb]

You mean like this:

With a small hole to allow pressure to equalise, sorry - 'equalize'.

(Other side says 'Nicholas Ivanoff' - one of the Red Bull Air Race pilots... )

 

[WingedFrog]

Thanks guys, plenty of good suggestions!

 

[Bill_H]

Another one here: http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?p=680013&highlight=pitot#post680013

 

[funflying]

Me too

I had a mark similar on my right arm, bicep area, as I moved across the front of the plane in too big of a hurry. I then install a rubber cap, red, and it has the usual opening to avoid pressure. I also installed a "remove before flight" flag. Ouch!

 

[dick seiders]

I used scotchbrite to break the edges on the od of the pitot, then hung a 8"pc of (RED) shrinkwrap on it an heated the wrap till it dropped the excess 90 degrees. Works fine as protection and warning flag during preflight. No more scrapes/scratches.
Dick Seiders