Original Posted By: "Douwe Blumberg"
Today was an absolutly nice day over Mn and West Wi. In Mn speak that is any day over 30 degrees with a wind under 20 mph.I went to the hangar early with a digital level. I havent re balanced my wings on Piet #1 since I built it 4 years ago. I had used the method of measuring the wing to floor at cockpit and then at tips to find 1 inch of washout at tips. With the level, I was able to get the exact angle at cockpit then add exactly 1/2 degree washout at tips. I took it out for a flight for over an hour, the difference is amazing. Most noticably is how much better the power off glide is. It all around handles better and the climb is also better. Now I have to go back and re trim the horiz stab a bit.Dick N.________________________________________________________________________________