AV Web

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Windows and doors should be firmly latched and engine inlets, pitot tubes, and static ports covered. A lap belt secured to the control wheel can serve as a substitute for external aileron and elevator locks. Then, chock the wheels as well as tying down the airframe. Gust locks are also recommended.

Pitot Tube 89

Pitot Tube Aileron Lift Hangar 89

Northstar VFR

OCTOBER 27, 2024

If ailerons affect the longitudinal axis of the plane, then how do they turn the plane? Ailerons control the roll of the plane by turning around its longitudinal axis. Ailerons (“little wings” in French) are like smaller wings attached to the trailing edges of the main wings. You are at 8,000’ MSL and climbing at 85kt.

Longitudinal Axis 78

Longitudinal Axis Pitot Tube Checkride Pilot 78

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It can also disrupt sensors needed for flight safety, like the pitot tubes. If ice blocks a pitot tube, your aircraft’s instruments will provide inaccurate airspeed readings. Most aircraft are equipped with a pitot heater to prevent icing in the pitot tube.

Pitot Tube 52

Pitot Tube Drag Lift Airfoil 52

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Out in the practice area, I did some of my favorite beyond-ACS but still normal category exercises—alternating steep turns with full aileron deflection, extended low speed flight, and Dutch rolls to 45-degree bank each way, again with full aileron deflection. Then the CFI gave me a few unusual attitudes, and all was well.

Approach 52

Approach Pitot Tube Aileron Instrument Landing System 52

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. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). It’s also why the 20 gallons of fuel is carried in a robust tank behind the two seats.

Airplanes 86

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 86

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. On the walkaround, you doubtlessly noted the full-span flaperons (flaps plus ailerons as one unit). It’s also why the 20 gallons of fuel is carried in a robust tank behind the two seats.

Airplanes 76

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 76