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INSTALL YOUR RECEIVER, SWITCHES
AND BATTERIES. We like to put the
switches in the cockpit floor ahead of the
pilot, but you can put them almost anywhere
that strikes your fancy.
Before you mount the batteries, assemble the
airplane and check the balance. (The CG
should be 5 ¼” behind the leading edge at the
wing root.) Move the batteries back and forth
to help eliminate any tendency toward nose or
tail-heaviness. After you have decided where
to put the batteries, take the wing off and
secure the batteries with scrap wood.
INSTALL THE WING STRUTS. The wing
struts are not required to support the wing, but
they sure add to the scale look of the Gee Bee.
You will have to remove the struts each time
you remove the wings, but it’s only four
screws and it’s worth it!
There are two red struts for the front of the
wing and two white struts for the rear. Insert
the dowels in the bottom end of the struts into
the wing. The top and bottom ends of the
struts are cut at different angles depending on
where they go. With the wing mounted on the
fuselage, trial fit the struts and mark the one that fits best in each position.
Locate the hardwood blocks factory installed in the fuselage, hold the top of the strut against the
block and drill a 3/32” pilot hole through the predrilled hole in the strut. Fasten the struts to the
fuselage with the 2.6x12mm self-tapping screws provided.
SETTING UP THE AIRPLANE
In order to fly well, this and any other airplane must be set up correctly. Follow these
instructions carefully to insure a successful first flight. The setup below is intended for a flyer
with low wing tail-dragger experience. After becoming familiar with the airplane, you may elect
to change the setup to better suit your individual flying style. The low rates are for the novice
flyer and give smooth and gentle response to the controls. High rates are about right for the
experienced sport flyer.
BALANCE THE AIRPLANE: Balance the 27% Gee Bee Y 5 1/4” behind the leading edge of
the wing at the side of the fuselage. Be sure to balance the airplane laterally as well, by adding
weight to the light wingtip.
