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Old 01-02-2003 | 03:13 AM
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Default Float step placement

When setting the angle of the floats in relation to the fuselage... try to have the top level when the plane is flying straight and level at cruising speed. This is typically 2 to 7 deg down from level with the fuselage "datum" line. You are trying to minimize the drag of the floats while in flight. Look at side views of full sale floatplanes in flight. You'll see what I mean.