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Old 03-24-2004 | 10:35 PM
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jsn
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Default RE: Do I mount my engin to the right?

In general right thrust is good, it helps counter engine tork… you view right thrust from behind the engine, crankshaft will point to the right. Normally just 2 or 3 degrees is enough, some planes may need more some none at all. I’m not familiar with your plane but some trainers have the right thrust built into the fire wall. Mount the engine straight have someone fly/trim it out for you…any good pilot can tell you if you need right thrust down thrust and so on... it's easy to add it later...not having it will not keep the plane from flying.


John