Aileron Firewall Pitot Tube 
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
In fact, the unusual pitot-tube location—it peeks out from the center of the prop spinner—was chosen to reduce fuselage-to-wing connections. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit).
Plane and Pilot
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
In fact, the unusual pitot-tube location—it peeks out from the center of the prop spinner—was chosen to reduce fuselage-to-wing connections. The large canopy pivots at the firewall, so it’s up and out of the way as you settle in. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit).
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