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Install the landing gear to the fuselage using the four 8/32 bolts, spring washers, and flat washers, and
compression nuts.
With the main gear on, it is time to set the landing gear cuffs. First, cut a slit along the neoprene tubing
and slide the tubing onto the top edge of the gear cuffs, where the cuffs will meet the fuselage.
Next, take some Goop glue and apply it to the landing gear where the bottom of the cuffs meet the gear.
Slide the cuffs up against the fuselage and use tape to hold them in place while the glue sets. Don’t set
the cuffs too tight against the fuselage, as the gear needs some room to flex without cracking the cuffs.
Now let’s get the tail wheel assembly installed.
Once the mains are on, find the pre-drilled hole for the tail wheel assembly. Insert the tail wheel
assembly and lightly tap in flush with a small hammer.
Next, mark the hold down locations, drill and mount them with the four wood screws securing the tail
wheel assembly. Remove the wood screws and coat the holes with thin CA, let dry, reinstall.
Install the steel tiller horn just behind the hinge line on the bottom of the rudder using the two small
wood screws.
Tip#2 Set aside your two tiller springs, we will install those later after the rudder is mounted.
