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Wing Incidence ?

Subject: Wing Incidence ?
From: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
Date: Thu, 11 Jun 1998 18:36:46
>>Should I use the template results or the bridge results? Does anyone have
a
better technique for measuring wing incidence?  Have others noted any
assymetry between wings?  Is it really possible to measure incidence to
1/20
degree?<<

I believe it's the line between the center of the nose radius and the
trailing edge that really defines incidence. So, if you make a Vee (on its
side) for the leading edge and a pad to rest on the trailng edge, join the
two up with a bridge, that should do it. 
I do know that the leading edge profile is important. A certain Europa had
a stall speed 10 kts too high. Turned out to be bad LE profile.
Graham


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