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Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:48:46 -0500
To: Fly Rotary <flyrotary@lancaironline.net>
From: Mark Steitle <msteitle@mail.utexas.edu>
Subject: Fwd: [LML] Re: Pitot pressure in lb/sq in or inches WG
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I'm forwarding this post from the Lancair list for the benefit of those 
with retractable landing gear.  Seems like a neat solution to a problem.

Mark S.



> > Ian Crowe wrote:
> >
> >
> > Due to my gear up landing I want to fit a pressure switch in the pitot 
> line.
> > I need to know how to convert airspeed into pressure units in order to 
> buy the
> > correct switch.  Electronics catalogs have adjustable pressure switches at
> > under $20.
>
>I have used the Ellison switch with no problems for a couple of years.  It is
>easy to adjust using the airspeed indicator.
>
>http://www.ellison-fluid-systems.com/accessories/accessories.htm
>
>Bob Belshe
>L235/320
>
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