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Pitot Heat
Did I miss this in my training?
I thought Pitot Heat was only needed in icing conditions. Tom Haines column in this months AOPA mag recommends turning it on in or near moisture at any temperature. Is this a typical recommendation? Is there an effect like a carburetor that could cause ice to from in the pitot at above freezing ambient temperatures? Since the heat is provided by a hot filament, having it on a lot unnecessarily would make me worry about finding that it's not there when you need it. -- Roger Long |
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