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It's a brand new pitot tube as of 2-3 months ago (before airspeed loss) and always covered, so no. I also took a very close look with a flashlight and no obstructions found.

Interesting calculator, Jeff. Thank you. I will try that on my next flight. Also, very interesting suggestion regarding the castering nosewheel and that perhaps it is going askew while in cruise. Nothing was changed on the nosewheel though so I can't fathom that it would suddenly be going...

Ron, the pitot-static technician told me many VFR-only unpressurized airplanes just have a 6 inch tube coming off the back of their altimeter and effectively taking in cockpit static pressure. So could a leak in the static really be causing this?

Attached is a diagram of my pitot-static system. My altimeter reading and GPS altitude has always been within 75 feet of each other before and after the airspeed change. Some times it's within 15 feet, other times more, but I've never seen it more than 75 feet apart.

:lol: Merry Christmas!

Haha, yes I've forgotten to raise flaps once or twice, but that's not the problem here. 0 degree flap reading on PFD and verified with looking over both wings that flaps are always at 0. And yes, the cooler weather should have been giving me even better numbers. I was flying at 120+ KTAS in the...

I have a minor mystery of the universe on my hands. My airplane always flew at 120+ KTAS (120-126). Then one day, a few weeks ago, it began flying about 10 knots slower INDICATED and no one can figure out why. It's as if I'm now towing an open parachute while I fly. I have spoken to multiple...

Does anyone know where I could rent a compact 2 person aero raft in Florida for an overwater flight? Buying one would cost $1500-$2000, have to be serviced once per year, and this overwater trip could be the only one I do for years so I don’t want to invest in buying a raft just for one trip if...

I did exactly what KE5BM suggested and it came out perfect! Thanks again!

Thanks, Ross! This is helpful! Appreciate you.

Hmmm, thank you. Yes, it's quite small. Could you link me to the type of fine bastard file and type of Scotchbrite pads I would need? Would I want to use the bastard file first, then finish with the Scotchbrite pads?

It's always stumped me. Is there a Dremel attachment that will make already smooth-to-the-touch blemishes visibly smooth? In this photo, I have a spot on a knob that I lightly sanded to smooth it down. The sanding attachment left these marks. I know it doesn't look smooth to the touch, but you...

Does anyone know what the consequences of going with a shorter or longer spinner cone than the one that came with the plane would have? I would assume the length of the spinner was a conscious choice by the manufacturer that goes beyond looks? A prop manufacturer is telling me that switching...

That's fantastic. Thank you very much. It's not a certified aircraft.

This question comes as I look at buying a new prop and decide which diameter to get. The prop manufacturer suggests that 7.87-8.66 inches is the ideal ground clearance from prop tip to the ground. And the prop manufacturer also says that you want as large of a prop diameter as possible, which...

I'm selling my 3 bladed Sensenich 3B0R5 propeller that came on my 2014 airplane. It only has 500 hours on it and is in great condition. Switched props because I wanted something with different performance. Just wanted to see if anyone was interested in buying it. $800 or best offer. If you're...

It seems you can search by anything else, even as granular as the number of days since last inspection, but I can't find anywhere to search for aircraft accidents by a specific type of engine. Does anyone know where or how to filter aircraft accidents by type of engine installed on the airplane...

Oxygen requirements are based on pressure altitude, right? Why not based on density altitude? When it’s hotter out, the air is thinner and the plane suffers in performance as a result; the engine makes less power because there’s less air, the wings develop less lift. But the oxygen remains the...

The finish on my landing light switch has chipped off and I'd like to buy a new one. Does anyone know the brand of this switch and where I could order it? Thanks in advance! EDIT: I think I found that the manufacturer is COBO. But this is far as I've gotten. Is there any aircraft supply shops...

I think I found that the manufacturer is COBO. But this is far as I've gotten. Is there any aircraft supply shops that sell these buttons with the LANDING LIGHT text on it? https://www.cobointernational.com/products/rocker-switch