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Old 31st Mar 2008, 07:28
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Ascend Charlie
 
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Remember that there are also lateral vibes, caused by mass imbalances or problems with drag dampers. They are usually 1:1.

An engineer needs to know whether it is a vertical or lateral before he can begin to fix it. One way to determine the difference is to sit behind the crew and watch their heads. If they bounce together, it is a vertical vibe.

If they bounce alternately, it is a lateral. Fun to watch.
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