Not always so simple. A number of pitot (not static) entry tubes on certified aircraft, for example Mooneys, have a small drain hole at their lowest point to allow escape of water. This is corrected for during calibration of the indicator itself and is one reason why one should be wary of simply swapping ASI’s around between aircraft. It does mean however that the leak test will show a leak. Always remember to check for its existence and cover the small hole with tape before doing the test described.
John Martindale Sapphire Beach New South Wales AUSTRALIA > On 18 Apr 2021, at 8:37 am, Flesner <fles...@frontier.com> wrote: > > On 4/17/2021 1:05 PM, Steve G. wrote: >> One little side note with new aircraft, I know KR guys are cheap but it may >> be a good investment to PAY to have an actual pitot static test performed by >> a licensed shop to make sure your system is operating properly. >> >> Steve Glover > > +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ > > While not being a "calibrated" test / setup the following would at least > indicate your ASI is working. That should give you an indication of the > airspeed to use on approach after doing a power off straight ahead stall at > altitude. > > https://www.kitplanes.com/plane-and-simple-23/ > > While not "dis"ing Mark for his 60 or so high speed taxi runs I have pointed > out in the past that anything beyond proving the aircraft is controllable is > adding additional risk and is more for pilot comfort level that proving > anything about the airplane. You might want to get comfortable in something > other than in an airplane that has never flown before if possible. We each > have our own level of comfort and self determined ability. Do your own thing > and accept the results. > > Larry Flesner > ________________________________ > -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html > -Change list delivery options at > https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board > -Search recent KRnet Archives at > https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ > -Search John Boyea's decades of archive at > https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/ ________________________________ -Please see LIST RULES and KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html -Change list delivery options at https://list.krnet.org/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ Affinity List Info Board -Search recent KRnet Archives at https://list.krnet.org/empathy/list/krnet.list.krnet.org/ -Search John Boyea's decades of archive at https://www.mail-archive.com/krnet@list.krnet.org/
