>. We will install the tubes on the most ouboard point of the stubwing. >My question is.....wat is the dimension from the front of the >leading egde to the front of the tubes. >Stef. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Stef, I would not bother to extend the lead edge of the pitot/static ahead of the lead edge. It only increases the opportunity for them to get damaged by accident. I built the very simple system as suggested in the KR plans, the same as suggested in other posts. The assembly is mounted just outside the propeller arc in the outboard wing panel. They extend approx. 6 inches below the wing and the lead edge of the tubes are nearly in line with the lead edge of the wing. Flying in a number of "no wind" conditions in the last 460 hours, the system seems to be accurate to within 1 or 2 miles per hour as compared to the GPS ground speed. Don't waste time trying to re-invert the wheel. Others have tried to find other static port locations on the aircraft but I don't see any way they will find a better location then the setup suggested in the plans. The critical part is to keep the tubes aligned parallel to the longitudinal axis of the airplane. Keep it simple and go fly. Larry Flesner
