Return-Path: Received: from wb1-a.mail.utexas.edu ([128.83.126.134] verified) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2b4) with ESMTP-TLS id 123553 for flyrotary@lancaironline.net; Fri, 04 Jun 2004 08:57:28 -0400 Received: (qmail 27655 invoked from network); 4 Jun 2004 12:56:58 -0000 Received: from dhcp-191-101.per.utexas.edu (HELO benefits3.mail.utexas.edu) (146.6.191.101) by wb1.mail.utexas.edu with RC4-SHA encrypted SMTP; 4 Jun 2004 12:56:58 -0000 Message-Id: <5.1.1.5.2.20040604075517.02596ff0@localhost> X-Sender: msteitle@mail.utexas.edu@localhost X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1.1 Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2004 07:55:44 -0500 To: Fly Rotary From: Mark Steitle Subject: Re: Pitot pressure in lb/sq in or inches WG Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed > >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 >> >>-- >>For archives and unsub http://mail.lancaironline.net/lists/lml/