§ Main Gear, Retractable (Optional)
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Cut Openings in Wing for Retract
Units and Gear
Required Parts
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Wing [W]
Required Tools and Adhesives
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Hobby Knife
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Flashlight
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Pen
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The retractable gear opening is laser etched into
the balsa wood wing sheathing. The easiest way
to locate it is to shine a flashlight from the root
rib into the wing; this will easily highlight the
outline.
Locate the cutout for the retractable landing gear
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Use an erasable pen to trace around the
template defining the location of your cutout.
Mark the location of the retract cutout
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Cut out the location for the landing gear using a
hobby knife.
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Channels are provided to secure the loose servo
wires to avoid interference with the operation of
the retractable landing gear.