I too use cockpit static and find it to be as "accurate" as the Factory wing
mounted position. That is, it makes no measurable difference to the
airspeed.
What I have not checked particularly accurately is what difference it makes
to Mode C altitude reporting.
If the static pressure was out by a couple of mph then this would go
unnoticed during ASI 'calibration' but could result in altitude misreporting
of 30' or so, which could be enough to make a marginally acceptable Mode C
set-up unacceptable.
Perhaps someone would like to check my maths on this one. Has anyone tried
placing a sensitive ASI across both statics to see if there is a significant
differential?
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerry Holland" <gnholland@onetel.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Static connection
>
> Hi to all.
>
> Im just finalising the Pitot/Static tubing at rear of Panel and would be
> interested in some feedback from those Flying their Europas.
>
> Has everyone use a traditional STATIC connection to the outside world or
> have some of you found the Static is OK when vented from within the Cabin
> area?
>
> Regards
>
> Gerry
>
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