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Guys, I'd like some input on making a change to my AOI. Ed Fisher had pointed out that the Smith has 0* AOI on the top wing and 1.5* on the bottom. His suggestion was to make them the same which I agree with as it will improve flight characteristics and speed.
Question is: Do I cut the cabanes and the N struts and increase to 1.5* or zero the lower wing? The wings are basically stock with the 4412 airfoil.
There is less work in changing the attach points on the fuselage and being able to adjust the trailing edge with the fittings on the N struts.
Pros and cons please.
Mark
 

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