Some time ago I was assembling a new unlimited ship and queried this group
as to what incidence was "correct". I got lot's of answers from very
knowledgeable people (you might want to check the archives). The
suggestions ranged from 0 degrees to 2.5 degrees. The most cogent response
was from a gentleman in Germany who suggested 1.75 degrees which I used and
which gave me very satisfactory results. I now realize that virtually any
setting within this range will work fine.
One very practical suggestion was to use "just a little bit".
Robert Samuels ............... St. Louis
From: Ed Anderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Soaring@airage.com
Subject: [RCSE] Re: Soaring V1 #7744
Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2006 17:15:47 -0400
Looking for Advice on Wing Incidence.
I am looking forward to flying in the June ESL event at LISF on Long
Island.
I hope to see some of you there.
I have a old yellow and blue Airtronics Legend that I am trying to tune up.
I picked up a wing incidence meter and am trying to set the wing/h-stab
incidence. I don't have a recommended spec so I am trying to shoot for
something reasonable.
If I set the stab at 0 degrees on my GP incidence meter, the wing measures
1.5 degrees below the zero. I guess that would be 1.5 degrees positive
relative to the stab, correct?
Any recommendations on a good starting target?
It used to be more but I added 1/32 in shims under the rear wing hold down
to raise the back of the wing about 6 months ago and it seemed to fly
better. So I bought the incidence meter and want to set it correctly.
Unfortunately I have no idea if I am right on the money or way off. I have
the build manual but there is no recommendation in the book.
Would a 0 degree difference between the wing and the stab be a reasonable
starting point? I am thinking that there should be some difference but I
may
have too much.
I hope to be able to upgrade to a Mantis or similar by the end of the
summer, but for now this is what I have to fly. Until then, I will chalk
up
the work I do on this plane as a learning experience. Any advice would be
appreciated.
Best Regards,
Ed Anderson
Long Island Silent Flyers
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