I'm installing a GAP 26 pitot/AOA probe (heated and unregulated) in RV-10 quick build wings. I'm using a Gretz mount.
Fore & Aft installation question: The Garmin specs state to use manufacture's recommended location. The specs also state that for "optimal AOA functionality" that the pitot tip should be no further aft than 25% of the chord line and no further forward than 2" in front of the wing leading edge. The chord line is 56" and 25% of the chord line is 14". If I install per the Gretz mount installation (aft of the main spar) the pitot tip will be further aft than 25% (14") of the chord line. It appears that the Garmin requirements would dictate putting it forward of the main spar but it's a quick build wing and that section is already rivited.
What have others done that have faced this situation?
Lateral installation question. There is a wing access panel between ribs 4 and 5 (counting from the wing tip) that provides access to the aileron bell crank. Following Van's instructions (but not using their 1/4" tubing probe), I was planning on installing the pitot/AOA probe between ribs 5 and 6 (counting from the wing tip). Any issues in installing there?
Thanks
Jerry
Fore & Aft installation question: The Garmin specs state to use manufacture's recommended location. The specs also state that for "optimal AOA functionality" that the pitot tip should be no further aft than 25% of the chord line and no further forward than 2" in front of the wing leading edge. The chord line is 56" and 25% of the chord line is 14". If I install per the Gretz mount installation (aft of the main spar) the pitot tip will be further aft than 25% (14") of the chord line. It appears that the Garmin requirements would dictate putting it forward of the main spar but it's a quick build wing and that section is already rivited.
What have others done that have faced this situation?
Lateral installation question. There is a wing access panel between ribs 4 and 5 (counting from the wing tip) that provides access to the aileron bell crank. Following Van's instructions (but not using their 1/4" tubing probe), I was planning on installing the pitot/AOA probe between ribs 5 and 6 (counting from the wing tip). Any issues in installing there?
Thanks
Jerry