metal. This new design has electronics embedded in the Pitot tube. It also comes with a small electronic control module that will mount close to the Pitot tube in the wing. This electronic control module controls the heat of the Pitot and provides information to the pilot regarding thermal and heater performance of the Pitot tube. This information is presented by way of a 3/16 inch diameter multi-conductor cable that has a very small circuit board with three LED's on it. This LED circuit board is already attached to the cable. The LED circuit board is designed to be placed behind the panel and allow the LED's to protrude through the panel at a convenient location to the pilot.
The three LED's are: Green = circuits are working and temperature of Pitot tube is well above freezing: Yellow = current is being provided to the heater due to low temperature: Red = temperature is low at the Pitot tube and needs heat. There will be times when one or two LED's will be lit. If no LED's are lit, there is a problem with power getting to the Pitot tube.
The GA-1000 is great for small electrical generating systems in light aircraft. The heater in the Pitot draws 7 Amps, and that is only when the electronic control module calls for heat. The heater will cycle on and off as needed to maintain the proper temperature. During the times when heat is not needed or called for, the electronic control module draws less than .1 Amp.
The Gretz Aero GA-1000 heated Pitot tube comes complete with: GA-1000 heated Pitot tube, electronic control module, LED circuit board and cable, screws for Pitot tube to mounting bracket installation, mounting hardware for mounting the electronic control module, and of course, complete instructions.
The GA-1000 Pitot tube has a very sleek and modern shape that is pleasing to the eye. It is very dark grey to black in color. If the builder feels the need, it can be painted with automotive high temperature engine paint. This is available at most auto parts stores. The GA-1000 will fit the standard Gretz Aero Pitot Tube Mounting Bracket Kits.
part # GA-1000
$425
Please note: Mounting Bracket kits are not included with Pitot!
NOTICE: Good News!!
The heated Pitot tube part of Gretz Aero, LLC is pending a sale to a new owner! This transfer of this part of the business will take place very soon. It will not be long before the GA-1000 and the GA-500 are again available under a different ownership. I hope you will be content in waiting a short time until everything is back up and running. Thank you to all of you who have contacted me and want to purchase the GA-1000 or GA-500 and are waiting until it is in production again.
I enjoy developing new aviation products. Selling the heated Pitot part of my business will allow me the time to bring some of my newest ideas into product. I fully expect to continue with the mounting bracket part of the business and continue to bring out new products for the aviation market.
Very soon I will make an announcement on this website disclosing the name of the new owner and provider of the GA-1000 and GA-500. At that time I will give the contact information for the business where you can order these fine products
Warren Gretz
