REFLECTOR:A (re)volting problem

John Dibble reflector@tvbf.org
Thu, 02 Oct 2003 15:19:54 -0400


Actually, I was thinking of using the same switch that prevents the gear retracting
below a minimum airspeed (80 kn?) so airspeed and not gear position controls
functionality.  Testing is easy, just blow on the pitot and burn your lips.

John

Chuck Jensen wrote:

> Larry and John get the prize for sharpest eye for catching the 1/4 output.
> And, that's an interesting idea, having an interlock so the pitot can't
> operate while the gear is down.  While it would make the functional check of
> the pitot a bit more difficult, it might avoid your finding the nose of the
> Velo laying in a puddle of melted plastic.
>
> 1/2, 1/4?  Still going to try it as-is.
>
> Chuck Jensen
>