So, since you all know that I am not an engineer, pilot or anything close to knowing about these things in any technical manner read the following with the proverbial grain of salt.
I have no idea how pitot tubes work, but i assume they operate on the basis of wind pressure. I assume since they are tubular, the infiltration of water and ice causes them to stop functioning, despite the presence of heaters.
Since airspeed not ground speed is critical for maintaining flight, why not have a backup device that can be deployed by the crew in the event pitot tubes fail. something as simple as a windmill type anenometer.
since the windmill type as larger external parts, as opposed to relatively tiny pitot inlets, i assume it would be easier to protect them from icing by using heat, which apparently does not work with pitots...at least in some circumstances and instances...
I have no idea how pitot tubes work, but i assume they operate on the basis of wind pressure. I assume since they are tubular, the infiltration of water and ice causes them to stop functioning, despite the presence of heaters.
Since airspeed not ground speed is critical for maintaining flight, why not have a backup device that can be deployed by the crew in the event pitot tubes fail. something as simple as a windmill type anenometer.
since the windmill type as larger external parts, as opposed to relatively tiny pitot inlets, i assume it would be easier to protect them from icing by using heat, which apparently does not work with pitots...at least in some circumstances and instances...
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