Check The X100 Body; Check The Pitot Tube - Gatewing X100UAS System Manual

19.2.2

Check the X100 body

P
REREQUISITES
● Soft brush and water
● Repairing materials prescribed by Gatewing
The body of the X100 must be clean. Dirt and gravel on the body will decrease the lift and
increase the drag during flight. Damage to the body might lead to failure as well.
1 Clean the body with water and a soft brush.
C
AUTION
2 Check the body for cracks and repair them as prescribed by Gatewing. When in doubt,
contact Gatewing or your local dealer.
C
AUTION
Changing the shape of the body changes the aerodynamics of the aircraft.
19.2.3

Check the pitot tube

The pitot tube must be in perfect condition as it is used during flight by the X100 to measure
the total air pressure.
1 Remove the pitot clamp.
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Prepare for flight
Checks and preparations
: Do not use high water pressure or a steel brush to clean the body.
: Make sure the surface of the body is smooth after repairing the crack.
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