1
.
Insert three hinges into the pre-cut slots of the
rudder (do not glue at this time) and install the
rudder to the vertical fin.
2.
Take the tail wheel assembly and place it in the
location to be installed on the bottom side of
horizontal stabilizer as shown.
3.
The tail wheel’s guide wire will be installed into the
rudder. Mark the position where the hole is to be
drilled into the leading edge of the rudder for the
steering rod.
4.
Remove the rudder. Using a 3/32
"
drill bit, drill into
the exact center of the leading edge of the rudder to
accept the tail wheel guide wire as shown.
5.
Re-install the rudder with the tail wheel assembly and
mark the screw location for the tail wheel mounting
plate.
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Note: Using your hobby knife, make a small notch in
the horizontal stabilizer to allow the tail wheel
bracket to lay completely flat on the stabilizer.
6.
Remove the rudder from the vertical fin and drill a
1
/
1
6
"
hole in the two screw locations. Install the tail
wheel assembly to the fuselage using the two 2.6mm
wood screws.
➤
Parts Needed
Tail wheel assembly
Tail wheel
2.6mm wood screws
Fuselage
Rudder
Elevator
Hinges
Tail wheel collar
Locking screw
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Tools & Adhesives Needed
Phillips screwdriver
Drill
Drill bits: 3/32
"
,
1
/
1
6
"
Hobby knife
Pencil
INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
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