humptybump
Well Known Member
I just watched a video on AoA (https://youtube.com/watch?v=8JcjWnAJGKQ). While very dry, it made me evaluate my own installation.
My system uses the pressure differential design with a pitot tube having both pitot and AoA plumbing. I do not have a dedicated display. I use the AoA which is rendered on my EFIS. My AoA system uses tones to indicate the approach to an excess AoA condition. My system has only a single set of calibration points. I calibrated with flaps deployed.
My experience has been I never see the AoA indication when landing. I typically hear the tone but not until I've already touched down or so close to touch down that no pilot actions would be expected.
I could change calibration is be more cautious and conservative.
Since the AoA is designed to indicate prior to any audable indication, I am not aware of any visual cues which would benefit my flight or improve safety.
I could add a remote AoA display on top of the glare shield.
The above is not intended for suggestions for me. I know what I have and I know what I may to do to change my system if I choose. My intent is to provide a point of reference for others to evaluate their AoA system experience as well as to provide one set of data for those considering AoA for their aircraft or build.
My system uses the pressure differential design with a pitot tube having both pitot and AoA plumbing. I do not have a dedicated display. I use the AoA which is rendered on my EFIS. My AoA system uses tones to indicate the approach to an excess AoA condition. My system has only a single set of calibration points. I calibrated with flaps deployed.
My experience has been I never see the AoA indication when landing. I typically hear the tone but not until I've already touched down or so close to touch down that no pilot actions would be expected.
I could change calibration is be more cautious and conservative.
Since the AoA is designed to indicate prior to any audable indication, I am not aware of any visual cues which would benefit my flight or improve safety.
I could add a remote AoA display on top of the glare shield.
The above is not intended for suggestions for me. I know what I have and I know what I may to do to change my system if I choose. My intent is to provide a point of reference for others to evaluate their AoA system experience as well as to provide one set of data for those considering AoA for their aircraft or build.
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