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Re: Doug Royer's Artificial Horizon
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2005 Feb 25, 16:16 -0500
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2005 Feb 25, 16:16 -0500
On Feb 25, 2005, at 3:49 PM, Bruce Stark wrote: > I like the idea of a round AH because it's easier to find the > reflection in. Regardless of shape, I first level along the line > between two screws. Then, with the third screw, I level from it > perpendicular to the first imaginary line. This is with a separate > level of course, rather than levels fixed to he horizon. > > Bruce > Bruce, Most analytical balances are leveled with two screws up front, using a bull's eye level. After you learn how, I expect it would be much quicker than trying to level using all three. I used to first level side-to-side, then spin both screws equally in the same direction to level fore and aft. Fewer headaches! Fred
