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Flying-wire Update and Questions

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Chad

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Well I thought I had things under control, but I'm not getting the tensions I'm supposed to on the right wing flying-wires (haven't tried the left because had another issues that we just resolved last night). I have -.1* dihedral on the upper wing and the landing-wires are:

Rear - 700
Front - 775

The flying-wires are:

Back

Rear - 325
Front - 375

Front

Rear - 100
Front - 200

I started with +.4* dihedral on the top so I had a chance of 0 when finished. The only way I can figure how to get more on the flying is to have less on the landing when starting. This will result in a more negative dihedral on the top when finished. What am I doing wrong?

Thanks,
Chad
 

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