User Manual

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18. Next let’s install the rudder onto the fuselage. Glue the hinges into the rudder first with epoxy and
allow to cure. Use a pushrod to apply epoxy to the holes in the rudder post and push the rudder into
position and wipe away any excess epoxy with a paper towel and denatured alcohol.
19. Drill a hole in the bottom of the rudder 3 inches back from the front of the bevel to accept the ball
link for the tiller arm. Secure the ball link with epoxy. When dry slide the tiller arm into the hole in the
ball link and secure the tailwheel assembly to the fuse with the provided 3mm bolts. Again, be sure to use
blue thread lock on all bolts!
20. Next let’s install the engine. We have made this process very easy. If using a DA-50, DA-60, GP-61 or
DLE-61 there are drill marks laser scribed on the face of the firewall (Please note, the DLE-61 mounting
pattern is slightly different than the DLE-55). If using another engine or electric motor simply download
a template from their website and tape it in place over the centering marks that have been laser scribed
into the front of the firewall. Drill at the location of the mounting holes. For best results I always use a
pointed reamer to accurately mark the center of the holes then start drilling with a 1/16" bit and continue
with progressively larger bits until I achieve the correct hole diameter. This ensures that the hole is
accurately drilled in the correct location and makes a much neater hole in the plywood.