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Old April 24th 06, 06:07 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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What tool or methods do you use to measure flap angles to a datum?

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Old April 25th 06, 11:51 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
accurate to 1/10th of a degree.

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On 23 Apr 2006 22:07:40 -0700, wrote:

What tool or methods do you use to measure flap angles to a datum?


go down to the best hardware store you can find and locate a
carpenter's compound square set. it is the one with the square, the
ruler and the angle doohicky all in one.(two bits that slide along the
ruler) the angle thing has a bubble in it for reference to horizontal.
you discard all the bits except for that bubble angle measurer. it is
more than sufficiently accurate for doing control surfaces.

Stealth Pilot



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Old April 25th 06, 11:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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In article , Jean-Paul Roy says...

A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
accurate to 1/10th of a degree.


I keep hearing about a "smart level" where does one purchase it?

Thanks

Chuck S


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Old April 26th 06, 01:38 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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"ChuckSlusrczyk" wrote in message
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In article , Jean-Paul Roy
says...

A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
accurate to 1/10th of a degree.


I keep hearing about a "smart level" where does one purchase it?

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I have one, and it is invaluable.

Building supply stores, magazines or internet outlets.
http://md-smart-tool.com/
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Jim in NC


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Old April 26th 06, 01:09 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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In article , Morgans says...


"ChuckSlusrczyk" wrote in message
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In article , Jean-Paul Roy
says...

A "Smart level" is a tool of choice. It gives you digital read out and is
accurate to 1/10th of a degree.


I keep hearing about a "smart level" where does one purchase it?

************************************************* ****
I have one, and it is invaluable.

Building supply stores, magazines or internet outlets.
http://md-smart-tool.com/


Thanks Jim I ordered it this AM.

See ya

Chuck S


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Old April 27th 06, 01:56 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.

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Old April 27th 06, 01:57 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.

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Old April 27th 06, 02:12 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.

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Old April 27th 06, 04:01 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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Make sure you perform the calibration instructions each time you use
it. They are great when properly calibrated.


I see that you like to do things with triple redundancy, like these three
posts! g

Seriously, I have not found the need to calibrate mine, other than at
battery change, or a hard fall. Accuracy is still excellent.

I was worried about the accuracy, if it was not calibrated each time, so I
did some testing. I shimmed a piece of square tube so it was perfect, and
verified it by reversing ends of the level. I then calibrated it, and
checked it again.

I could see *no* difference in the readings.

If the 2 foot level is being used on a long structure that may be slightly
"non-straight" then it would be a good idea to get a long piece of aluminum
angle, or rectangular tube, and fasten the 2 foot level to that, then use it
on your long structure.
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Jim in NC


 




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