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Old 01-26-2014 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LesUyeda
The Robart incidence meter can be used to check for and measure +/- engine thrust. But what about side thrust?


Just support the plane on it's side/wingtip.

Les
I hate to think the effort needed to make sure the fuselage is level on its centerline while balanced on its wingtip. Definitely a two (or more) man operation.
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