BE2c
36
7/8”
Page
10
Copyright©
2007
‐
11
M.K.
Bengtson
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Rights
Reserved
Rev
07/11
Tail
skid
Bend
a
piece
of
1/16”
music
wire
to
the
shape
shown
on
the
plans.
Cut
two
pieces
of
1/16”
balsa
3/16”
x
1
‐
5/8”
and
two
pieces
1/16”
x
1/16”
x
1
‐
5/8”.
The
1/16”
kit
sheet
that
held
the
aileron
ribs
is
a
good
donor
for
these
balsa
parts.
As
shown
on
the
plans
form
a
‘box’
around
the
1/16”
music
wire
with
the
balsa
strips.
Fit
the
skid
to
the
wire
with
a
small
washer
either
side.
Ensure
the
skid
is
going
to
sit
correctly,
you
may
have
to
‘fix’
the
inside
washer
to
the
mount
to
get
everything
to
sit
straight.
When
you
are
happy
install
the
outside
washer
and
bind
the
end
of
the
axel.
Trim
axel
to
suit.
Make
sure
the
skid
still
moves
on
the
axel.
Arrange
a
mount
near
the
top
of
the
structure
for
the
elastic
‘shock
absorber’
shown
on
the
plans.
This
shock
absorber
could
be
thin
dressmakers
elastic
or
even
a
suitably
sized
rubber
band.
Trail
Assembly
Using
no
glue!
This
is
a
dry
test
assembly
run
to
ensure
all
major
components
fit
well.
Place
the
top
wing
upside
down
on
your
work
surface,
support
under
the
mid
section
with
the
1”
dihedral
blocks
we
used
to
set
the
tips
so
that
the
wing
has
some
support.
Fit
the
fuse
to
the
top
wing
by
inserting
the
carbane
struts
into
their
sockets
in
the
top
wing,
make
sure
they
seat
all
the
way
down.
Use
some
light
tape
to
hold
in
place.
Place
some
support
under
the
fuse
tail
to
level
things
up.
Check
the
distance
between
some
fixed
point
on
each
wing,
say
the
root
end
of
the
aileron
space
(or
where
the
last
wing
tip
rib
meets
TE)
and
the
point
of
the
aft
end
of
the
fuse.
This
should
be
the
same
on
both
sides
and
tells
how
well
you
put
the
carbane
struts
and
fuse
sides
together.
If
there’s
any
discrepancy
it
will
need
adjustment
during
final
assembly.
With
the
assembly
still
upside
down,
install
four
IP
struts
(note
there
are
Forward
and
Aft
IP
struts
FIP
and
RIP)
in
one
side
of
the
upper
wing.
Position
lower
wing,
locating
IP
struts
between
the
wings,
and
wing
dowels
and
spar
ends
into
the
fuse
cut
outs.
Repeat
for
the
other
lower
wing.
Use
tape
to
hold
everything
in
place.
Tape
the
undercarriage
in
place.
Turn
the
assembly
over
and
slide
the
horizontal
stabiliser
into
place.
Locate
the
vertical
fin
into
its
slot
in
FS6.
Install
the
tail
skid
assembly.
There
…
looks
great!
FLYING
•
The
model
should
ROG
on
grass,
pavement
or
hard
surfaces.
•
Let
the
model
gain
altitude
slowly
off
the
runway.
•
Applying
too
much
up
elevator
at
slow
speeds
risks
a
stall.
•
Make
your
turns
gently
as
tight
turns
risk
tip
stalling
in
any
model.
•
Don’t
expect
the
elevator
to
make
the
model
climb.
•
Think
of
the
elevator
as
a
device
to
change
the
attitude
of
the
model.
•
The
wing
and
airspeed
ultimately
make
the
model
climb.
•
Often
down
elevator
applied
at
stalling
can
avoid
a
major
crash.
The
most
important
details
for
proper
flight
operations:
•
Correct CG location
.
•
Straight
non
‐
warped
wings.
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