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. You have strong control authority at these low speeds, so slipping into a crosswind or keeping the upwind wing down is not a challenge.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98

Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

There was a nice crosswind, and I demonstrated landing on a concrete expansion joint, offset from the runway centerline. Repairs included replacing the pitot tube/angle-of-attack sensor and the outside air temperature probe. I could tell that this had the CFI’s full attention. Then off to the other runway for a full stop.

Pitot Tube 88

Pitot Tube Approach Aileron Instrument Landing System 88

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. You have strong control authority at these low speeds, so slipping into a crosswind or keeping the upwind wing down is not a challenge.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Knot Pitot Tube Gross Weight 98