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leading edge of the aileron. Be sure to line up the arm of the
control horn with the servo output arm. Also make sure that the
holes in the control horn are directly over the hinge line. Then
mark the control horn's 4 mounting hole locations onto the aileron
with a fine point marker pen. Drill 3/64" (or #56 drill) pilot holes into
the aileron at each mark. Mount the control horn in place, using
the M2.6 X 10mm phillips-head screws. Repeat this procedure for
the remaining three control horns.
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11) Four 4-40 x 3" pushrods have been provided for the
ailerons. Each pushrod is pre-assembled at the factory with two
4-40 R/C Links, two 4-40 Jam Nuts, and two Spring Keepers.
Connect one end of the aileron pushrod to the servo output arm
and adjust the length of the pushrod by turning the R/C/ links in or
out until the connecting pin matches the middle hole of the control
horn. Snap the R/C Link in place onto the horn. Tighten the jam
nut against the R/C link and push the spring keeper in place over
the R/C Link. Note: Just tighten the jam nuts snuggly at this time,
further adjustments may be necessary during Final set-up.
STABILIZER & ELEVATOR ASSEMBLY:
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12) Hinge the elevators to the stabilizer in the same manner as
in Step #4.
The hinges are slightly smaller than the hinges used
for the ailerons and require the use of a 3/16" drill bit to enlarge the
mounting holes in both the stabilizer and elevators.
FIN & RUDDER ASSEMBLY:
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13) Again, install the hinges in the same manner as the ailerons
with the exception of the bottom hinge. Glue this into the fin at this
time only. The bottom hinge will be permanently glue in place
when the fin and rudder are assembled to the fuselage.
ENGINE MOUNTING:
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14) Gasoline engines, like
the FPE 3.2 pictured here, fit
best in the Sun Dancer when
mounted inverted.
You will
need to purchase mounting
bolts and blind nuts to fit your
particular engine installation.
a.
The FPE 3.2 gas
engine measures 6" from the
prop drive washer to the back of
the engine mount, while the
Sun Dancer is designed with a
firewall to prop washer distance