REFLECTOR: heated pitot

[Ruben Creus]

Lou, 

 

Well, you can tell the guys at that shop them to read the FAR Part,
91.205.(d). Maybe they said they recommend it instead of being required, but
anyway even pitot heat is not a requirement, it is not only a good idea, but
a life-saving idea to have. Sometimes in a cloud you can be surprise what
you can find inside. 

 

http://rgl.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgFAR.nsf/0/d97fa35a1232a
3988625768f005c12de!OpenDocument

 

(d) Instrument flight rules. For IFR flight, the following instruments and
equipment are required: 

 

(1) Instruments and equipment specified in paragraph (b) of this section,
and, for night flight, instruments and equipment specified in paragraph (c)
of this section. 

(2) Two-way radio communication and navigation equipment suitable for the
route to be flown. 

(3) Gyroscopic rate-of-turn indicator, except on the following aircraft: 

(4) Slip-skid indicator. 

(5) Sensitive altimeter adjustable for barometric pressure. 

(6) A clock displaying hours, minutes, and seconds with a sweep-second
pointer or digital presentation. 

(7) Generator or alternator of adequate capacity. 

(8) Gyroscopic pitch and bank indicator (artificial horizon). 

(9) Gyroscopic direction indicator (directional gyro or equivalent).

 

 

Ruben G. Creus

* +1.571.215.0025

*  <mailto:ruben at vainneg.com> ruben at vainneg.com

 

 

 

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From: Lou Stedman [mailto:stedmanlou at roadrunner.com] 
Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 7:37 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: heated pitot

 

That's interesting because the electronics shop that does my transponder
check told me that a heated pitot was a requirement. 

 

From: Brent <mailto:bjb3013 at yahoo.com>  

Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2011 11:50 PM

To: Velocity Aircraft <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>  Owners and Builders list 

Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: heated pitot

 

While it might be a good thing to have, it in not a requirement for IFR
certified aircraft to have a heated pitot.  Do not let this stop you from
getting the IFR pitot static transponder check.

 

Brent

N61VB

Sent from my iPad


On Nov 5, 2011, at 2:49 PM, "Lou Stedman" <stedmanlou at roadrunner.com> wrote:

My standard Velo is an older model and is equipped with a VOR, ILS, and a
GPS for IFR. Unfortunately it does not have a heated pitot, which I
understand is required to have it IFR certified. I am planning on installing
a heated pitot this winter and was wondering what others have used. Any tips
or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

 

Lou Stedman
Velocity SEFG
N7044Q
Olean, NY

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