Dugaru
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My current cover, after years of faithful service, has given up the ghost and my duct tape repair seems a bit hillbilly, Does anyone know where I can find a new cover that fits? Failing that, what’s my best option?
Thanks!
Thanks (except for that suspicious “bent” observation ) but I’m looking for a full cover so all the orifices are protected. Had a mud dauber get into the pitot tube on my old Warrior and, on the subject of the quality of my preflight inspection that day, let’s just say I was grateful my instructor had drilled me many times in landing without a working airspeed indicator.It looks a little bent
See ASA version in 3/4" or 5/8" -- https://www.aircraftspruce.com/categories/pilot_supplies/ps/menus/ps/asa_pitot.html
Thought of that but the fabric of the cover portion has basically unraveled/come completely apart. I think a homespun complete rebuild appears to be in order.In lieu of finding a Magnum cover, could you take the existing one to an upholstery shop and just have them re-stitch the flag portion onto the cover portion? Cheap and easy.
Going 'hillbilly' is using an old sock...
It occurs to me that, in the true spirit of America and experimental aviation, I should make one entirely out of duct tape!Going 'hillbilly' is using an old sock...
If you follow DanH’s lead, you would make one out of fiberglass.It occurs to me that, in the true spirit of America and experimental aviation, I should make one entirely out of duct tape!
A tennis yellow ball, with a slit to push over the pitot tube, has worked for the last 12 years on our RV. I did add an orange ribbon to hang down from the tennis ball.View attachment 63862I hate to brag, but I seem to have an enormous pitot tube. See attached photo. I can’t seem to find a cover that fits — the longest one appears to be an 8 inch cover for a PC 12 or DA 42.
My current cover, after years of faithful service, has given up the ghost and my duct tape repair seems a bit hillbilly, Does anyone know where I can find a new cover that fits? Failing that, what’s my best option?
Thanks!
Too short I’m afraid!Here you go
GA Pitot Tube Cover By Plane Sights | Aircraft Spruce
GA Pitot Tube Cover By Plane Sights This durable, weather-resistant orange and yellow reflective cover fits virtually any size pitot tube. It stands out in daylight or darkness under all weather conditions, so it cant be missed. Large sewnwww.aircraftspruce.com
We just grabbed some inexpensive red vinyl from local craft store, traced it out and quickly sewed one up. Ours ripped after 12 years and this one already has 3 years on it. Buying the minimum quantity, I have enough material for another 2 or 3 covers.Too short I’m afraid!
Too short I’m afraid
Doug,Too short I’m afraid!