Radar Contact
Pattern Altitude
For a while now I have noticed at times my radio's get a bit of static in them when receiving ATC. Many times when I'm further from the transmitter but not so far this should be happening. Also at times when I'm close to the transmitter depending on the direction I'm traveling. Additionally, I've had receiving issues with localizer and glide slopes during ILS'es. I took it to an avionics shop many months ago and they said they found a corroded connector, cleaned and tested and all is well. Considering I prefer GPS approaches to ILS a lot of time went by before I checked it but I was still having reception issues.
I noticed several of my static wicks were in bad shape and started researching about it. While the majority of the static issues that effect nav/com's seem to happen while flying through visible moisture, I came across an article explaining that it can also cause these issues in aircraft that cruise above 150 kts in clear air.
So before spending more money at an avionics shop chasing this issue I had my A&P replace the wicks during my annual that just finished yesterday. To my surprise, it completely fixed my bit of static and I was able to receive the localizer and glide-slope normally. I've only had the chance to test it after flying around for 2 days but so far so good.
Just thought I would share my experience in the event anyone else may be having a similar issue.
I noticed several of my static wicks were in bad shape and started researching about it. While the majority of the static issues that effect nav/com's seem to happen while flying through visible moisture, I came across an article explaining that it can also cause these issues in aircraft that cruise above 150 kts in clear air.
So before spending more money at an avionics shop chasing this issue I had my A&P replace the wicks during my annual that just finished yesterday. To my surprise, it completely fixed my bit of static and I was able to receive the localizer and glide-slope normally. I've only had the chance to test it after flying around for 2 days but so far so good.
Just thought I would share my experience in the event anyone else may be having a similar issue.