Hi Richard,
I think this could be one of those cases of "you get what you pay for".
You may or may not be aware that Wultrad/Falcon equipment is Chinese.
Anyway, there is some discussion of altimeter problems at
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.aviation.homebuilt/browse_thread/thread/2b9ec87c6a82fb43
This is hearsay but I understand that maintenance shops in the US will
not touch these items. Another story is that ASI dial markings have been
individually custom painted to match the gauge calibration rather than
calibrating the gauge to match the markings.
Cheers, John
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From: "Richard Iddon" <riddon@sent.com>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Altimeter
Brian,
It is a Wultrad I believe. It has been perfectly fine for five years but
since the aircraft has been laid up for a while, it seems to be over
reading. My house is approx 50ft. above sea level but the altimeter is
reading 200 at todays pressure from local airfields.
Richard..
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian
Davies
Sent: 15 December 2009 12:21
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Altimeter
Hi Richard,
Most altimeters have a way of adjusting the link between the pressure
setting and the altitude indication. This does not normally require any
dismantling of the altimeter. What Make/type of altimeter do you have?
Regards
Brian Davies
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Iddon
Sent: 15 December 2009 12:02
Subject: Europa-List: Altimeter
My altimeter seems to be reading about 150ft. too high. I wondered if
anyone who has upgraded to a glass panel may have their old steam driven
one for sale? Please contact me off forum if so.
Richard Iddon.
G-RIXS
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