What is this object on an ultralight?
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This is a tool (probably) in on an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is a tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.
So, what is that and how does it work?
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This is a tool (probably) in on an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is a tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.
So, what is that and how does it work?
aircraft-design flight-instruments ultralight
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This is a tool (probably) in on an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is a tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.
So, what is that and how does it work?
aircraft-design flight-instruments ultralight
edited 22 hours ago
Notts90
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asked yesterday
AirCraft LoverAirCraft Lover
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This is a tool (probably) in on an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is a tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.
So, what is that and how does it work?
aircraft-design flight-instruments ultralight
aircraft-design flight-instruments ultralight
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It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.
See here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468
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I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.
Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!
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Skip MillerSkip Miller
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The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
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– Johnny
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It's indeed an airspeed indicator. Here's one at Oshkosh 2018, with me blowing about 27 knots into it.
answered 8 hours ago
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It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.
See here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468
answered yesterday
John KJohn K
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$begingroup$
It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.
See here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468
answered yesterday
John KJohn K
17.6k12252
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add a comment |
$begingroup$
It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.
See here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468
answered yesterday
John KJohn K
17.6k12252
$endgroup$
It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.
See here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468
answered yesterday
John KJohn K
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answered yesterday
John KJohn K
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John KJohn K
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I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.
Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
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The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
$endgroup$
– Johnny
7 hours ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.
Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
$endgroup$
$begingroup$
The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
$endgroup$
– Johnny
7 hours ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.
Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
$endgroup$
I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.
Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
answered yesterday
Skip MillerSkip Miller
9,0432046
9,0432046
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The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
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– Johnny
7 hours ago
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The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
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– Johnny
7 hours ago
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The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
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– Johnny
7 hours ago
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The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, Isn't it wider at the top?
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– Johnny
7 hours ago
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It's indeed an airspeed indicator. Here's one at Oshkosh 2018, with me blowing about 27 knots into it.
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
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$begingroup$
It's indeed an airspeed indicator. Here's one at Oshkosh 2018, with me blowing about 27 knots into it.
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
$endgroup$
add a comment |
$begingroup$
It's indeed an airspeed indicator. Here's one at Oshkosh 2018, with me blowing about 27 knots into it.
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
$endgroup$
It's indeed an airspeed indicator. Here's one at Oshkosh 2018, with me blowing about 27 knots into it.
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
answered 8 hours ago
Camille GoudeseuneCamille Goudeseune
1736
1736
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