I am considering using a boom style pitot tube on my Patrol. I have considered using the AN5812 style pitot tube and mount but I like the look of a boom style. There are three options that I can find for a boom.
1. Build my own using the AN5816-1 "sharkfin" style. I like the look (old aircraft) of this pitot static system, but I would need a third party AOA system.
2. Using the Dynon boom. This supports AOA but is not drilled to drain water like the Dynon AN5812 style. I would need to add some water capture capability to the pitot / AOA lines.
3. Use the Steen boom. This does not support AOA as well, so back to a third party AOA.
Has anyone tried using an AN5816-1 style pitot static boom? If so, any problems with accuracy?
While on the topic of booms, does anyone have any photos of the retention device used to attach the boom to the leading edge of the spar. Eric has a few images on his CD, I was hoping to see how others might have solved this design. A few mention it on websites but don't show any photos of where it is attached to the spar. I'm planning on the fourth "bay" in from the tip or just outside the aileron support frame.
Thanks
1. Build my own using the AN5816-1 "sharkfin" style. I like the look (old aircraft) of this pitot static system, but I would need a third party AOA system.
2. Using the Dynon boom. This supports AOA but is not drilled to drain water like the Dynon AN5812 style. I would need to add some water capture capability to the pitot / AOA lines.
3. Use the Steen boom. This does not support AOA as well, so back to a third party AOA.
Has anyone tried using an AN5816-1 style pitot static boom? If so, any problems with accuracy?
While on the topic of booms, does anyone have any photos of the retention device used to attach the boom to the leading edge of the spar. Eric has a few images on his CD, I was hoping to see how others might have solved this design. A few mention it on websites but don't show any photos of where it is attached to the spar. I'm planning on the fourth "bay" in from the tip or just outside the aileron support frame.
Thanks
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