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Old 05-02-2003, 06:27 PM
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Am scratch building a larger conventional geared hi-wing. For best handling should the main gear have some Toe-In, if so how much would be advisable?
Old 05-02-2003, 08:55 PM
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Yes -- it should have toe-in. A couple of degrees is usually sufficient...
Old 05-05-2003, 05:26 PM
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If it's a taildragger, the main gear should be toed in just a few degrees

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