Quote:
Originally Posted by ATAG_MajorBorris
Type: Feature
Aircraft:Ju88
Description: High alttitude does not effect cockpit instruments/Pitot tube.
Tested:Online
Workarounds: Pretend it works and turn pitot heat on when exterior temp drops to 0.
Additional Information:
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Pitot heat is usually NOT needed at high altitude, except when flying through clouds in icing conditions.
At 0°C the humidity is usually too low for ice to build up.
Pitot heat IS needed when the cold airframe descends into warmer, more humid air, as with carb. heat. Afaik