Dynon Avionics FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide - Manual (Page 146)

Appendix
Boom mount
PLUMBING
NOTE: Because the pitot and AOA plumbing tubes have not been annealed, they work-harden
rapidly when manipulated. Make gentle bends, and only bend any given section once.
After mounting the probe, route the pitot and AOA lines from the probe to your FlightDEK-
D180. The tube closest to the snout is the pitot line, while the tube in the rear is the AOA line.
There is no static source on the probe.
After mounting the probe, install adapters to connect the 3/16 plumbing lines from the probe to
whatever plumbing lines run back to the FlightDEK-D180 in your aircraft (AN 919-2D for 3/16
to ¼). We strongly recommend using aircraft grade fittings such as standard AN fittings. Make
sure the plumbing lines do not chafe or interfere with any aircraft control systems.
PRESSURE CHECK
Dynon’s pitot design deliberately has a pin-sized leak hole in each of the two tubes to permit
draining any moisture which might accumulate inside. These holes are located in the middle of
the tube at the bottom. Plugging these holes does not guarantee a pneumatic seal (although one is
sometimes present). The leak that may exist does not affect the performance of the probe. You
will, however, need to take it into account when doing pressure/leak tests on your pitot system
CALIBRATION
CAUTION: It is your responsibility to fly your plane safely while performing any
configuration or calibration in flight. The best scenario would include a second person to
perform any necessary steps on the FlightDEK-D180.
Once you are flying straight and level at a safe altitude for stalls, enter the EFIS > SETUP >
AOACAL menu. While the AOACAL menu is displayed, oscillate the aircraft between ± 5°
pitch 4 times at fast cruise airspeed. During this maneuver the FlightDEK-D180 records the
lowest angle of attack that you usually see during flight. You do not need to push any additional
buttons before starting this maneuver.
Refer to the list below of the stalls recommended to complete the user calibration. The general
idea is to record stall data to find the lowest angle of attack stall. The list we have suggested is a
starting point and produces a good calibration under most circumstances. However, if there are
9-30 FlightDEK-D180 Installation Guide