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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 09:58 AM
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Hey there, I've recently installed my GTC 200 wing on my AP2 and was wondering if someone could tell me how I can measure the angle (called AOA I believe).
I've searched the forums and APR's website but couldn't find any information.

For the reference, I've used a level give more angle but were not able to quantify how much

Thanks in advance
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 10:01 AM
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the rear of the pedestal has the adjuster locked by an upper and lower nut. loosen the nuts and twist the adjuster to raise or lower the rear of the wing.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000ellier
the rear of the pedestal has the adjuster locked by an upper and lower nut. loosen the nuts and twist the adjuster to raise or lower the rear of the wing.
Make sure you loosen all the other bolts on the wing also or you will strip the turnbuckles. Angle of attack is measured in the center of the wing from the back edge to the front edge.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:05 AM
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thank you both for the replies, I meant to say measure the angle . I had splitter rods in the past and have no issues with the adjusting the angle but not sure how I can measure it.

Can you please elaborate? What exactly do you mean by from the center? If I remember correctly, some people measure it by using the end plates but not sure how

Thanks again
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:18 AM
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I use a app on my phone. Put a block of wood in the center of the wing element, place phone on wood. Adjust until angle is what I want.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by slowd16
I use a app on my phone. Put a block of wood in the center of the wing element, place phone on wood. Adjust until angle is what I want.
great idea!
mind sharing the name of the app? or better yet a short "how-to" with a picture
I have a metal level that I can use for a block of wood
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:25 AM
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1st one to pop up in the app store for free lol
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by slowd16
1st one to pop up in the app store for free lol
aaand it's called? .. (almost there lol)
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by slowd16
I use a app on my phone. Put a block of wood in the center of the wing element, place phone on wood. Adjust until angle is what I want.
I did the exact same thing. The app I used is called 'stanelylevel'.
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MerlinV12
Originally Posted by slowd16' timestamp='1466450280' post='23997827
I use a app on my phone. Put a block of wood in the center of the wing element, place phone on wood. Adjust until angle is what I want.
I did the exact same thing. The app I used is called 'stanelylevel'.
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