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12th Jun 2009, 01:19

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milsabords

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What about a design change: connect the closed end of the Pitot tube to a high pressure pump. Whenever erratic air speed indications are suspected, push a burst of fluid via this connection to dislodge ice, dirt or leftover scotch tape.

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