At the point of figuring out timing on installing the pitot. I have the Dynon with AOA pitot. I have the bottom covering on and was going to mount the pitot mast now. However, I am thinking that I need to go ahead and install the actual pitot tube now since I need to make the tubing connections and it would be easier with no top covering on instead of working through an inspection hole afterwards. Thoughts? How did most do it. Having the mast sticking out will be a pain anyway so I thought that its not much more trouble having the pitot tube on there as well?

Also, the 1/4" nylon tubing tubing fits nice and tight over the aluminum 3/16" aluminum tubing. Anyone just do that? Any type of clamp, zip tie or safety wire? Or is it better to use connectors?