Please give Opinion on SCOTT TYPE FREE AIR THERMOMETR from Spruce

[8GCBC]

scottfreeairtherm.jpg
Mounts through 3/8" dia. hole in windshield or cowling. Convenient scale reads
in both Centigrade and Fahrenheit. Stem length is 4". Face diameter 2-1/8".
Sunproof crystal.

SCOTT TYPE FREE AIR THERMOMETR

10-15500

$82.75

[Ursa Major]

I've got one mounted on the side window. Works okay. It came on the airplane when I bought it. Not sure I'd spend 83 bucks for a new one though.

[8GCBC]

Plus shipping! Ouch.

Mr. Major: How long have you owned yours? -8

[sjohnson]

I have one mounted on the left side window. Works ok. In service for 3.5 years. There is enough vibration in that location to shake the needle quit a bit, but even so, there is no problem reading it.

[cubdriver2]

I use a digital indoor/outdoor one from Auto Zone. I put the probe in the shade on the lower wing root fairing. The indoor part is great in the winter in a Cub because it tells you when it's time to start shivering.

Glenn

[N5126H]

scottfreeairtherm.jpg
Mounts through 3/8" dia. hole in windshield or cowling. Convenient scale reads
in both Centigrade and Fahrenheit. Stem length is 4". Face diameter 2-1/8".
Sunproof crystal.

SCOTT TYPE FREE AIR THERMOMETR

10-15500

$82.75

I have had one for many years, works fine. Although so does a .69 cent plastic one taped to the jury strut

[8GCBC]

This looks pretty cool from "AutoZone"
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Features & Benefits
Slim design digital clock thermometer with dual temperature monitoring for those who like to know both inside and outside vehicle temperatures and can select either Fahrenheit or Celsius mode.

• Slim design with lighted display
• Displays inside and outside temperature from -58 to +158F
• Mounts with hook and loop tape included
• Uses (1) AAA battery included

$ 12.00 + plus tax

[phdigger123]

I have on out the side window of my Cub. It was there when I got the plane. Looking at it in the summer just makes me hotter. I would go the AutoZone route.

[texmex]

I've put a Scott type on the left triangle window. Same spot as phdigger123's photo above.
It was a requirement to get the aircraft's "Maintenance Release" in Airwork category. (Australian terms which may mean nothing to you guys)
It was a box ticking exercise and every time I look at it, I think it's in the way which is annoying. Wish I'd put it on the roof where I can't see it.
I'm never going to need it.

[Rob]

I have one in the wing window of the cub, wing root vent of the Cessna, and canopy of the Thrush. Everyone of them works, but everyone of them is mounted 'sideways' and close up, making them difficult to read at best.

The one good thing about it in the cub is that it is the first place I will pick up ice. Everytime.... So, easy to keep in mind and easy to see (the ice)...


Take care, Rob

PS, in the Thrush, where I occasionally really, really need to know the temp I also installed an indoor / outdoor model from Radio Shack. It has a jumbo LCD, which is super easy to read and functions as a clock / timer as well. Cheap, easy, and way more accurate.

[Ursa Major]

Plus shipping! Ouch.

Mr. Major: How long have you owned yours? -8

I've had it for around 11 years. Still firmly in place on the side window. It's high enough that It doesn't block the view, and like Rob says, it is the first place you notice ice buildup.

[8GCBC]

The Scott type thermometer being mechanical (and analog) is good and would prefer this for the bush (But, the "freak'n" price is hard for me to pay).

Thank you for the information and guidance....

-8

[musket]

Sir, the operative word is 'TYPE'. If, IF, the item is the same as the one I got from AS&S, it was made in China.

[bearsnack]

I have had one for many years, works fine. Although so does a .69 cent plastic one taped to the jury strut

The one on 26Z's jury strut is still very accurate, I love it.

[Aviator]

I look for weight I can get rid of rather than add (my own included). If it's not mandatory, think hard and be honest with yourself: Do you really need it or just want it?

[8GCBC]

Sir, the operative word is 'TYPE'. If, IF, the item is the same as the one I got from AS&S, it was made in China.

"Made in China" (for about $0.02 /per 100). Spruce (and all others) are vague about many of their items.

[8GCBC]

I look for weight I can get rid of rather than add (my own included). If it's not mandatory, think hard and be honest with yourself: Do you really need it or just want it?

With the internet it is pretty predictable what conditions someone in an 115mph aircraft is going find flying around the West.

With a seaplane Density Altitude (takeoff performance) is a contested issue. Especially in the summer. A thermometer may help make a common sense decision regarding perfomance before and after touchdown.