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Sulatna Jim
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Hi folks, does anybody now the dihedral for an M-7 using a smart level.
thanks, Jim

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Post by Duane »

according to the maint manual available for download at www.mauleairinc.com dihedral is 1.2 degrees

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Duane, thanks for quick response. Is the 1.2 degree collective ie. .6 per side? thanks, Jim

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Not entirely sure on that Jim.. I'll check on that when i get to work tomorrow

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Each wing is 1.2 degrees up from the wing root attach point.
To use the Smartlevel, you will need a straight edge or long level as the 8" length of the basic Smartlevel is too short.
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Post by Duane »

Jeremy is, as usual, correct. 1.2 degrees per wing.

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