At 08:57 AM 3/23/2013, you wrote: >For those interested in alignment, see how I did N56ML's at >http://www.n56ml.com/kgear.html +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
If you don't want to go the laser route, a simple process that worked for me was using plumb bobs and an eight foot straight edge. Set the fuselage to level, and drop a plumb bob from the center of the rear fuselage and another from the center of the firewall. Extend that line forward another four feet or so. Attach an eight foot straight edge, such as a steel stud, eight foot level, etc., centered on the wheel ( without tire mounted for greater accuracy) and measure from each end to the centerline of the fuselage, making each distance equal. Do each side separately as distance from center to wheel may differ from side to side. This sets toe-in / toe-out to zero which I think is ideal for best ground handling and minimum tire wear. Camber can be set later when aircraft is loaded using washers or shims. This setup produces such little tire edge wear that I don't bother to even rotate tires on the rims for the entire life of the tire. As always, your results may vary.......... Larry Flesner
