Airspeed fluctuation

Dick_B

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I have a D100 installed per Dynon install instructions with the AOA probe. In normal flight the airspeed is constantly changing up and down by a few MPH (usually +/- 5). Have checked connections. This has been going on for a good while. Has this been reported by others? Possible solution?
 

Dynon

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The airspeed tape is pretty reactive to pressure changes, so some movement there isn't unexpected. But does it do it ALL the time, or only when it's a bit bumpy out? If you have turbulent flow over the pitot or past the static port, that can cause it to be more reactive than it should be. As a test of the latter, you could vent static to cabin (but be aware that it may not yield perfect altitude, depending on how the cabin pressure is relative to atmosphere. Any chance you can shoot a video of what you're seeing so we can see if what you're seeing is normal?
 
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