Dear
Dave,
I am looking at using the 40 A alternater also, but with the Airmaster
prop, am having difficulty with setting it up - will need modified pulleys
? If so , how did you set it up?
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From: <DJA727@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Heated Pitot static tube
> Beware that heated pitot tubes suck a LOT of juice (I think I've heard
> 10 amps??). Unless you plan to add an extra alternator (the 40A belt
> drive will likely be the only one with enough juice), the stock setup
> won't power the pitot tube, strobes, radios, lights, etc.
>
> IMHO, the Europa is NOT a hard IFR machine. By the time it's loaded
> up with all the necessary stuff, it's going to be a pig. Yes, I
> believe it needs some vacuum instruments and basic stuff to get you
> out of trouble, but I'd never consider it an "all-weather" machine.
>
>
> I am using the 40 amp alternator. Yo do not have to be "hard IFR" to have
problems with pitot static icing. The heated probe is only used for an
emergency encounter with icing conditions. I plan to use this airplane to
maintain IFR proficiency and for those mild IFR situations. For 99% of the
time, the pitot heat will be off.
>
> Dave
>
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