Is there any issue with putting the airspeed sensor inside the body of the plane and extended only the front portion of the tube to the outside of the plane?
It would help protect the expensive sensor from damage, but, I am not sure if the static port holes need to be exposed to the free flow air stream or is it ok to have them inside the body of the aircraft but still not covered?
I would think it would be better for it to be inside the aircraft so a crosswind would not effect the readings, but, want to ensure my theory is correct before testing.
Thank you
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@Jason,
That is the way that I have my airspeed sensor installed in my Anaconda and it works quite well.
Take a look at these pictures of my installation Link
Regards,
TCIII AVD
Thank you, but, I think I am incorrectly explaining what I want to do.
I mean put the pitot tube inside the airframe and an extension for only the active pressure sensor (Front hole) outside of the plane.
Is there any reason the static sensor ports need to be in the free airstream?