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Old 09-10-2020, 01:17 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by JulianEdgar View Post
After all, even basics like simple averaging pressure measurements with an analog gauge apparently is like rocket science, beyond the reach of normal mortals. (Has even one person on this group done it? It costs under US$100 - for equipment that will last a life-time - and takes about 10 minutes. No, so much better to believe in the absolute BS being constantly spouted than find out the truth for yourself.)
I have. And I just yesterday ordered the digital pressure gauge another poster suggested in a thread earlier this summer and two pitot tubes. (And your book--looking forward to reading it!).
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