REFLECTOR:Static Port

Scott Derrick reflector@tvbf.org
Thu, 03 Jul 2003 20:25:14 -0600


In this months Sport Aviation there is an article on how to calibrate 
your airspeed indicator.  The article mentions that the most often 
problem with incorrect airspeed indicators is the static port not 
providing a true static pressure.

I'm sure mine is off at cruise speeds. I think it reads a lower pressure 
than it should thus causing the airspeed indicator to register a higher 
indicated speed than it should.

I have the standard 3 tiny holes in a vertical pattern  with a small 
aluminum block in front of the holes.   This is located about 10 inches 
below the pilot side elevator on the fuselage.

Any body else determine theirs was not optimal?  Any easy fixes?

Scott