User Manual

Installing the E-ﬂ ite Optional Retractable Landing Gear (Continued)

2.25 in (57.2mm)

1. Measure and mark 2.25 inches (57.2mm) below the coil of the strut, then

cut off the strut (A).

2. Install the included rear wheels (B) on the retract axles (C), using wheel

collars (D) and set screws (E).

3. Loosely ﬁ t the retract axles on the rear landing gear struts (F) using the axle

screws (G)

4. Ensure the wheels move freely in and out of the wheel wells when extend-

ing and retracting, then tighten the axle screws on the struts.

Tip: Use a metal ﬁ le to make ﬂ at spots on both sides of the strut so the axle

screws can be tightened.

Tip: Apply a small amount of threadlock to the axle screws and set screws in

the wheel collars to keep the wheels on the struts.

Installing Retractable Main Gear

1. Where installed, remove 8 screws (H) and the landing gear doors (I) from

the wing.

2. Install the main retracts (J) in the wing using the 8 screws removed from

the landing gear doors.

3. Connect the main retracts to the gear harness extensions (K) in

the fuselage.

Tip: If desired for scale appearance, install the left and right main gear

doors (L) on the respective struts. Operate the landing gear to ensure

they move freely and operate correctly.

3 X 25mm