I’m also wanting to try an alternate static port, as both the plans one on the wing and inside the cockpit are wildly inaccurate. I am considering trying Mark Langford’s location if 18” aft of the firewall and 3” below the longeron, on both sides. See if that works better.
Todd Thelin N825MW Spanaway, WA Sent from my iPhone > On 8 Mar 2026, at 6:57 PM, Chris Gardiner via KRnet <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Wondering what most KR builders have done for pitot /static probe mounting > locations. > > Specifically the static source as per the plans (upper tube for pitot and > lower for static) built option has been poor . > Turbulence and air flow over the wing and wheel pant cause unstable vertical > speed fluctuations. > > Looking to change my static source to the side of the fuselage like a Cessna > or something else. > > Any thoughts or ideas on this ? > > Thanks > Chris Gardiner > KR2S > > > Sent from my iPad > -- > KRnet mailing list > [email protected] > https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet -- KRnet mailing list [email protected] https://list.krnet.org/mailman/listinfo/krnet
