10 Questions
What should be parallel with the spar chord line when measuring incidence angle?
Bottom
What is used to measure the incidence of acrobatic type wings?
Bevel protractor
What should be level when checking the incidence of an aircraft?
Aircraft
How should flat bottom airfoils like the Clark Y series be measured for angle of incidence?
Using a ruler
What should be used to measure dihedral in inches for an aircraft?
Wood blocks
What is the significance of a 1" rise in 57" in relation to dihedral?
Equals one degree of dihedral
What can be inadvertently induced into the wings when tightening the wing wires?
Extra stress
What is used to measure stagger for an aircraft?
Plumb bobs or weights
Which tool is NOT used for checking the incidence of an aircraft?
Chocked wheels
What type of wings were mentioned in the text that require special consideration for measuring their incidence?
Acrobatic type wings
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