I am a little gun shy with static ports, as I had some issues on my 6A.
On my 2nd hand RV-10 QB kit, the previous owner put the static ports one full bulkhead forward of where the plans show them, though the dimensions from the longeron and bulkhead were correct. I assume it was just an error, though he may know something I don't.
The real question is whether I can just cap off the current forward rivet shaped ports or do I need to grind them flat and fill it. My concern is turbulence. I am sure the rivet head creates some moderate turbulence and separation. I just don't know whether the air will stabilize again before it hits that next static port 2 feet directly behind it.
I thought some of the aeronautical engineers may know.
Larry
On my 2nd hand RV-10 QB kit, the previous owner put the static ports one full bulkhead forward of where the plans show them, though the dimensions from the longeron and bulkhead were correct. I assume it was just an error, though he may know something I don't.
The real question is whether I can just cap off the current forward rivet shaped ports or do I need to grind them flat and fill it. My concern is turbulence. I am sure the rivet head creates some moderate turbulence and separation. I just don't know whether the air will stabilize again before it hits that next static port 2 feet directly behind it.
I thought some of the aeronautical engineers may know.
Larry