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Old 12-24-2011, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Planespotta View Post
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How does it do that?! Go up on one wheel?
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Well, the nose strut is inclined forward--let's say 10 degrees.

When the wheel is turned 90 degrees left, the axle (which is rigid) would be inclined the same 10 degrees.......

I didn't get the Audrey Hepburn reference..
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