I am using pneumatics for my retractable gears and doors, however I have to use air dryers to keep the condensing temp down in the minus degree range to prevent freezing of condensate. Pneumatics components are lighter also. My system uses 12v air compressor.
Ronald R. Eason Sr.[KRron] President / CEO Ph: 816-468-4091 Fax: 816-468-5465 http://www.jrl-engineering.com Our Attitude Makes The Difference! -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Serge VIDAL Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:05 AM To: KRnet Subject: Réf. : Re: KR> Outside air temp sensor I worked for a while on the Mil Mi-24 combat helicopter (Russian stuff, NATO codename "Hind"). It had a very clever OAT gauge. A plain, simple round flat spring-type thermometer that was held against the pilot's canopy by a metal bracket. No wires, no probes, no nothing. Just a thermometer hanging out in full view of the pilot. I think one day I'm going to replicate that on my KR2. The Mi-24 is full of "lateral thinking" engineering. Another example: the landing gear struts double as compressed air tanks for the pneumatic systems (the Russian like to use a lot of pneumatics, rather than hydraulics, because it is less subject to freezing. Serge Vidal KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud" Paris, France
