Hi Dave
I had the same problem last year whilst test flying with Andy Draper, we
over came the problem with a spare static plastic end piece given me by Ian
Rickard [Very pleased to see Ian and Irene at the Rally] anyway I have made
a jig and can run off an aluminium replacement for you if you want one. Do
they work? yes I broke the replacement that Ian gave me so I am flying with
my aluminium replacement .
Contact me on 01327 260045 or at rcollings@talktalk.net
Regards Richard
Europa XS Tri-gear G-CGZV
60 hrs
-----Original Message-----
From: Dave Disney
Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2013 10:25 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Pitot Static - help needed.
Just after take off from the LAA rally today (Sunday) I noticed that the ASI
wasn't working (I know - how come I didn't notice it on the take off run,
truth is I'm still new to the aircraft and was concentrating on keeping
straight in the cross wind when it leapt off the ground). I flew on home and
managed to land the aircraft using GPS ground speed.
It seems that I may have broken off the black plastic static head which is
now missing.
Questions are :-
Where can I get a new one from?
Is the pitot static head a standard type item?
I see that Light Aero Spares have a similar looking unit in their catalog
item 15144 shown here
http://www.lasaero.com/site/products/article?id=V02FX7LLH is this the one
fitted?
Is it possible to get a new plastic bit or do I need to get a whole new unit
---From Europa?
Does anyone know if there is a metal alternative to the plastic bit
available?
Sorry there are so many questions, please be patient with a newbee.
Dave Disney
G-RJWX
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