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1.
These instructions are presented in a logical
order to help you put your Orbital Transport
™
to-
gether quickly and efficiently. Check off each step
as you complete it and we hope you enjoy putting
this kit together.
ASSEMBLY
2.
There are many different balsa parts in-
cluded in this kit. Use the guide below to identify
the parts that are called out in these instructions.
Some of the parts are similar, but will not work if
exchanged. Sheet A and Sheet B are similar, except
the main wing parts (1) and (2) are mirror images
for left and right. The balsa parts will be referred as
(#) in these instructions.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
3.
Lightly sand each side of the laser-cut balsa
fin sheet. Carefully push the laser-cut fins from the
sheet. Start at one point on each fin and slowly and
gently work around the fin.
BALSA PREPARATIONS
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GLIDE TRIMMING
52.
Locate a clear grassy area free of objects
that will damage your glider. Face the wind and
gently toss the glider with a slight angle of attack
upward. The elevons may be adjusted with a little
heat applied to the glue joint using a light bulb or
hair dryer on low heat. If the glider stalls, lower
both flaps and try again. If it dives, raise the elevons
slightly and retry. If it dives, lower them slightly. If it
turns in flight, lower the elevon on the side that
turns until it glides straight. If you have a very small
field, you may want the glider to turn to stay in the
area.
51.
After the paint has dried, decals should be
applied. The decals supplied with the Orbital Trans-
port
™
are waterslide decals. Refer to the photo on
the front and the diagram below for decal place-
ment. Check for fit before wetting the decal. A drop
of detergent in the water will allow for more move-
ment before the decal sets.
