Dave, Don't forget that the main wheel is in the stream of warm air flowing
out from the engine compartment! David Joyce
----- Original Message -----
From: <DJA727@aol.com>
Subject: Re: OAT gauge sensor
> In a message dated 12/28/2002 9:18:33 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> David.Corbett@fwi.co.uk writes:
>
> > There is a need to avoid - engine bay heat; exhaust heat; and wind
chill.
> >
>
> Wind chill does not register on an OAT - the "wind chill" is merely the
way
> the temperature "feels" - very subjective. You get a better response from
the
> OAT probe by placing it in the free stream somehow. I am planning to put
mine
> under the airplane -- probably behind the main wheel to have the least
drag
> effect.
>
> Dave
> A227
> Mini U2
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