Measuring incidence

[Rcmaster199 at aol.com]

Rick, Tim, years ago I had access to a transit and used it to make  extremely 
precise measurements on Phoenix 8 and later an Arrow(many years ago).  It's 
an excellent method but I admit I haven't continued the approach since I  never 
sprung the grand or so to actually own one. Now, with some  inexpensive 
transits available, it is a subject worth revisiting. 
 
The beauty is hands completely off the model and the eyepiece with its  built 
in crosshairs allows a perfect view.
MattK
 
In a message dated 3/7/2005 4:58:24 PM Eastern Standard Time,  
rickwallace45 at hotmail.com writes:

 
 
<gulp> here goes: I'vwe done it two ways:  
1. Measure the incidence of the stab itself without the elevators  mounted  
-- with either with a meter or with center lines on the stab LE  and TE.  
2. If the elevators are mounted lock them in neutral with tape, sticks,  etc, 
and measure away.  
Can't wait to hear other solutions to this!  
-Rick 



>From: "Tim Taylor" <twtaylor at ftc-i.net>  

>Reply-To: discussion at nsrca.org  

>To: <discussion at nsrca.org>  

>Subject: Measuring incidence  

>Date: Mon, 7 Mar 2005 15:46:28 -0500  

>  

>Hi guys and Gals  

>  

>I was wondering how one goes about measuring this with no tips  on the stab? 
How do you make sure the elev is level to the stab? 



 
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