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This is a tool (probably) in an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just like a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.



So, what is that and how it works?



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    It's probably just a fuel gauge
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    I scone that. Most likely a float type fuel gauge.
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This is a tool (probably) in an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just like a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.



So, what is that and how it works?



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    It's probably just a fuel gauge
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    – Ron Beyer
    4 hours ago










  • $begingroup$
    I scone that. Most likely a float type fuel gauge.
    $endgroup$
    – Carlo Felicione
    4 hours ago














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This is a tool (probably) in an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just like a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.



So, what is that and how it works?



enter image description here










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This is a tool (probably) in an ultralight airplane. Initially I guessed that it is tilting meter (to level between right and left), but seems it is not as it just like a vertical tube filled up with something like liquid.



So, what is that and how it works?



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  • $begingroup$
    It's probably just a fuel gauge
    $endgroup$
    – Ron Beyer
    4 hours ago










  • $begingroup$
    I scone that. Most likely a float type fuel gauge.
    $endgroup$
    – Carlo Felicione
    4 hours ago


















  • $begingroup$
    It's probably just a fuel gauge
    $endgroup$
    – Ron Beyer
    4 hours ago










  • $begingroup$
    I scone that. Most likely a float type fuel gauge.
    $endgroup$
    – Carlo Felicione
    4 hours ago
















$begingroup$
It's probably just a fuel gauge
$endgroup$
– Ron Beyer
4 hours ago




$begingroup$
It's probably just a fuel gauge
$endgroup$
– Ron Beyer
4 hours ago












$begingroup$
I scone that. Most likely a float type fuel gauge.
$endgroup$
– Carlo Felicione
4 hours ago




$begingroup$
I scone that. Most likely a float type fuel gauge.
$endgroup$
– Carlo Felicione
4 hours ago










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It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.



See here:
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468






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    can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
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    Excellent. Thank you Brother.
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    – AirCraft Lover
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I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.



Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!






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    $begingroup$

    It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.



    See here:
    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468






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      can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
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      Excellent. Thank you Brother.
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      – AirCraft Lover
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    $begingroup$

    It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.



    See here:
    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468






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      can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
      $endgroup$
      – AirCraft Lover
      3 hours ago










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      Excellent. Thank you Brother.
      $endgroup$
      – AirCraft Lover
      36 mins ago














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    $begingroup$

    It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.



    See here:
    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468






    share|improve this answer











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    It's an airspeed indicator for ultralights. The pitot inlet is at the bottom and the pitot air pushes a little red plastic disc up and down on a central rod, with a calibrated clearance between the edge of the disc and the walls of the tube. They are very sensitive and are good down to 10 MPH or less. You'll also see them on hang gliders.



    See here:
    https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/hallwindmeter.php?clickkey=5468







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    • $begingroup$
      can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
      $endgroup$
      – AirCraft Lover
      3 hours ago










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      Excellent. Thank you Brother.
      $endgroup$
      – AirCraft Lover
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    • $begingroup$
      can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
      $endgroup$
      – AirCraft Lover
      3 hours ago










    • $begingroup$
      Excellent. Thank you Brother.
      $endgroup$
      – AirCraft Lover
      36 mins ago
















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    can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
    $endgroup$
    – AirCraft Lover
    3 hours ago




    $begingroup$
    can you guess what is it brand so I can google for more detail?
    $endgroup$
    – AirCraft Lover
    3 hours ago












    $begingroup$
    Excellent. Thank you Brother.
    $endgroup$
    – AirCraft Lover
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    $begingroup$
    Excellent. Thank you Brother.
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    I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.



    Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!






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      I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.



      Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!






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        $begingroup$

        I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.



        Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!






        share|improve this answer









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        I don't see an ASI in the panel. I am unable to confirm this guess, but it could be an airspeed indicator (ASI). Google Dwyer Wind Speed Indicator. The Dwyer is plastic, wider at the bottom, and works by having the wind push a ball up a tube that gets progressively wider near the top. As the airflow pushes the ball up, more air can leak around the ball. Where the ball reaches equilibrium indicates the speed.



        Edit: @John K beat me to it! Thanks, John!







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