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What's this extra pitot tube thing sticking out of the cabin wall on the Piper Arrow?
The Arrow I am flying at the moment hasn’t got one, although it looks as if there used to be one.
However, I hope to be flying an Arrow which I know has this “thing sticking out of the cabin wall” (port side). No doubt I'll be told when the time comes, but would be grateful if somebody could enlighten me as to its purpose now. Anticipated thanks.
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The 'sticky out thing' is a pitot tube for auto gear deployment system. Once the airspeed drops below a certain value, the wheels drop. There is an override down by the flap handle, although this system may have been disabled in many G registered aircraft (cant remember the exact ruling on this one)