Better than what? Where are you planning on mounting it? Mine is under the
left wing, secured to the jury strut and extends about a foot in front of
the leading edge. The problem with a fixed pitot tube is that at high
angles of attack it doesn't see the full ram air pressure so it reads low at
high angles of attack. Not really a problem as you get used to seeing what
the airspeed indicator reads and fly accordingly.
In reality, I fly the Pietenpol much more by feel at high AoA. The airplane
talks to you very clearly.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jack
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 1:32 PM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: RE: RE: V speeds
Jack and or others...Is there a better place to mount the pitot for improved
accuracy? Longer better?
Thanks, sunny and 45 hear finally!
Jack
DSM
Note that this is an "indicated" speed. My indicated stall speed is 29 mph,
but as referenced with a GPS, it is really about 35 mph. I agree with Greg
with his speeds. Mine are about the same. I have never had mine anywhere
close to 100 mph. It starts feeling weird about 90.
Jack Phillips
NX899JP
Raleigh, NC
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-pietenpol-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jeff
Boatright
Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:26 AM
To: pietenpol-list@matronics.com
Subject: Re: V speeds
Wow, Vso of 28-32 mph is impressive.
--
Jeff Boatright
"Now let's think about this..."
