REFLECTOR:Static Port

[Wayne Owens]

Applying a layer of duct tape over the bump should make it read higher.
Sanding it off about 0.015 inch at a time should lower your indicated
airspeed.
Wayne
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott@tnstaafl.net>
To: <reflector@tvbf.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 03, 2003 10:25 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR:Static Port


> 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
>
>
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