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Old 10-25-2011 | 05:56 PM
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Default RE: Thrust line question ?


ORIGINAL: brentg269

Hi guys,

New project Spacewalker 2 40 size..build is going well, nice arf..I do have a question that there is no mention of in the manual..The thrust line looks a little high on the up side to me, the mount is located as per manual shows, no mods..is it my eye or do you guys see it also, will it be ok or should i shim it? Sorry I could not get a shot of the side of fuse at the thrust line, could not hold anything and take a pic at the same time. Motor is mounted equal on the motor mount , if it is off , it is a very very small amount.


Thanks

Brent
You can't necessarily go by that. If you have a wing incidence meter, set the tail to level, or if it is flat, use the level on that. Then see if your engine is 90 deg or has some down thrust. The tail should be parallel to the center line of the fuselage, but the wing may have some incidence in it.