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Optional Engine or Tow Hook installation
Now is the time to decide if you are going to fly the Gentle Lady ARF with a glow engine (.049 to
.061) or with a Hi Start tow line. Either method will work well with the Gentle Lady.
Tow Hook Installation
1.
Measure back from the firewall 10-3/4” and make a
mark.
Measure across the width of the fuselage at that
mark and find the center of the fuselage.
Drill a 1/8” hole at the mark in the center of the fuse-
lage.
Centered
10-3/4” back from firewall
Tow Hook
Nut
Washer
Washer
Nut
Install the tow hook like shown above
Tail
Engine Installation
Correct
Incorrect
Glue the nose cone on the front of the fuselage.
Make sure the you mount the nose cone on the cor-
rect way.
1.
Center the engine on the firewall doubler
Mark engine hole mounting locations.
mix up some epoxy and place some onto the fire-
wall doubler.
Hold the firewall onto the fuselage with masking
tape till the epoxy has dried.
2.
When the epoxy dries drill 1/16” holes at the marks
for the engine mounting.
Screw the engine to the firewall.
Hint:
Paint the firewall before you mount your
engine using fuel proof paint. You can also coat
the firewall with CA glue. This will help prevent
fuel from soaking into the wood while the engine
is running.
Fuselage Bottom
Make sure you read your engine instructions
to know what fuel and propeller is recom-
mended for you engine.
Firewall Doubler
Mounting Nose Cone
Summary of Contents for Gentle Lady ARF
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