Originally Posted by
Hugh Jars
Indeed, JD.
The mud wasp is a significant threat in Brisbane at the moment. Our engineers install the pitot covers as soon as we park - even on a 30 minute turn. They are quick little buggers (the wasps).
From memory, we have had 2 instances of unreliable airspeed as a result of mud wasp activity prior to this procedure.
Your remark about safety culture hit the nail on the head
You would not guess where I had the mudwasp incident - no, not Brisbane, Redcliffe!
My Auster had an automatic pitot cover (are you familiar with them?), which was lifted clear by the airflow once the plane was moving at any speed. Unfortunately, I had parked for a few hours facing into wind strong enough to lift the cover off!
John
JDNSW
1986 110 County 3.9 diesel
1970 2a 109 2.25 petrol
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