Manual

ASSEMBLY

Use a model covering iron to tightly shrink the

covering on the model as required. Be sure all

seams are tightly sealed.

Prepare the Wing

❏ 1. Loosen the screw that holds the bellcrank in place.

Insert the elevator pushrod into the middle hole in the

bellcrank as shown in the photo. Remove the screw,

then reinstall it with a drop of thread locker.

❏ 2. The ply bellcrank hatch is attached with two

small wood screws. Drill a 1/16” [1.6mm] pilot hole for

each screw. Enlarge the holes in the hatch with a

3/32” [2.4mm] drill bit. Mount the hatch with two small

wood screws.

Note: Only one side of the hatch is secured with

screws. The other end slides under the fuselage.

Mount the Engine and Tank

❏ 1. Position the engine on the fuselage and mark

the location of the mounting holes for the engine.The

Great Planes Dead Center hole locator (GPMR8130)

works well for this. Drill 1/8” [3.2mm] holes at the

marks. Mount the engine to the fuselage with four 4-

40 x 1" [25mm] machine screws, lock washers, flat

washers and hex nuts. The cutout for the engine is

sized for an O.S. .25 LA-S engine. If you are using a

different engine, you may need to adjust the cutout.

Note: Four extra flat washers are included and can

be used to establish some out-thrust on the engine

as in the above photo. Out-thrust will help increase

flying line tension.

Caution: Be sure you are mounting the engine on the

right side of the fuselage.The top of the fuselage has a

flat area on it for mounting the horizontal stabilizer. Note

also the white arrow shape in the covering on the top of

the fuselage just aft of the engine.

Note: An R/C engine can be used if the carburetor

arm is held in the full throttle position with some type

of linkage. (not supplied)

❏ 2. Make any needed adjustments to the vent tubes on

the fuel tank so they do not interfere with the engine.

❏ 3. Mount the fuel tank to the model using the supplied

strap and two large wood screws. Make sure that the

tank will clear the wing when it is installed.

❏ 4. Install the fuel line (not included) from the tank

to the engine.

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