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415-C Engine Mount Offset/Angle

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25 May 2025 07:01 #1 by Michael (Todd) Owenby
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Thanks tons. I believe adjusting the thrust angle down to spec was the missing piece for the sim. Great site, too. Thanks again.

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23 May 2025 20:52 #2 by Ronald Raty
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Here is a link to the drawing for the engine mount.

www.ercoupe.info/uploads/Main/drawings/a-654.jpg

It shows the thrustline angled 3.5 degrees to the right of fuselage CL, and 5 degrees down from the fuselage centerline. Lots of other good Ercoupe drawings at this site, also.
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23 May 2025 17:52 #3 by Michael (Todd) Owenby
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Perhaps an odd question but I'm trying to find the above values. I've read the engine is mounted slightly off-center but no definitive amount. I've also read the engine is mounted on the centerline but slightly angled to the right. I've also read (and seen in pics) a significant downward prop angle, but also seen pics that show basically no downward angle (i.e. Smithsonian). 

I'm not an owner (yet) nor have I flown one. In the meantime I'm trying to build an accurate flight model in X-Plane.

Thanks in advance.

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