[NSRCA-discussion] Incidence Meter

[Stuart Chale]

Horizons version is worthless.  Impossible to get a repeated measurement and
the fit of the meter portion allows you to shift it at least a degree in
each direction.  (I have one if you want to buy it cheap :-) )

 

Aeroperfect  http://www.aeroperfect.com/

Expensive but very nice.  Very repeatable measurements.  It is actually an
inclinometer rather than a level.  You set the 0 mark and measure related to
that.  So you can compare tail to wing, or surfaces to the 0 mark on your
fuse without needing a dead level table.  The module is also light enough to
attach to an aileron or elevator on our models to measure throws.  (Probably
too big for smaller models though)  I have one but you can't have it :-)

 

Module from commercial levels (smart level)  These are true levels and can
be placed on a modified Robart or Horizon incidence meter bar.  I add
triangle stock to both sides of the bar to create a platform and set the
module onto it.  I have an extra set of bars to place one on each wing half
or stab half and just move the module over without upsetting anything.  This
is what I used before the Aeroperfect meter.

 

There may be others but this is what I have tried in regards to digital
meters.

 

Stuart

 

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[mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Jay Marshall
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Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] Incidence Meter

 

I know this was discussed in the past but now there are some new products on
the market. 

Does anyone have any experience with digital incidence meters? What brands?

 

Jay Marshall 

 

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