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Using a ruler and a pencil, measure out 3-1/4" from the
centerline of the wing and draw a mark on the bottom of the
wing just behind the leading edge.
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Measure back 5/8" from the leading edge of the wing, at the first mark you drew, and draw a second, intersecting mark.
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Repeat the same procedures on the other half of the wing.
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Place one landing gear assembly onto the bottom of
the wing. The
inside and front
edges of the nylon mount-
ing plate should be aligned with the two marks you drew and
the inside edge of the mounting plate should be
parallel with
the centerline
of the wing.
IMPORTANT
The landing gear axle should point out toward the tip of the wing and the prebent coil should be toward the trailing edge.
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When satisfied with the alignment, hold the assembly in place and trace around the mounting plate using a pencil.
Step 2: Aligning the Landing Gear Assemblies
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Remove the landing gear assembly and use 220 grit sandpaper to roughen the bottom of the nylon mounting plate and
the surface of the wing where the plate will be glued into place (inside the outline you drew).
WARNING
Not roughening both the bottom of the mounting plate and the area of the wing where the plate will be glued will result in the
landing gear assembly popping off during landing. The gluing surfaces must be roughened for the epoxy to adhere
properly.
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Glue the landing gear assembly to the bottom of the wing using a generous amount of 5 minute epoxy. Remove any
excess epoxy using a paper towel and rubbing alcohol, and hold the assembly in place until the epoxy sets up.
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After the epoxy has set up, repeat the previous procedures to install the second landing gear assembly on the other
half of the wing.
Step 3: Installing the Landing Gear Assemblies