What do you recommend the incidence should be a 70 percent of span? As there is
washout it can't be the
same as the root incidence given in the manual.
Tony
wrote:
> >> there is a small unwanted error in the washout of the wing leading edges<<
>
> Since none of us can guarantee exactly equal wings, this is what I am now
> advising everyone to do.
> Build the wings as per normal, trying to keep them as straight as possible,
> then
> make a template to give you a level at 70% span. When you set the incidence,
(&
> bond on the lift pin sockets,) Make the incidence of each wing the same at 70%
> span, not at the root. I might be tempted to guess a slight deflection to
> counteract engine torque, but no more than .1 degrees. The extra incidence on
> one side at the root will have little effect on roll trim.
> Credit for this tip should go to Tim Dewes, who I believe isn't on here. He's
a
> glider repairer and inspector.
>
> Graham
>
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