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RUDDER/TAILWHEEL
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Locate two control horns for the elevators. You will also need four
2mm x 15mm bolts to attach the control horns to the elevators. Mark
and drill the holes for the control horn screws on each right and left
elevators. Attach the clevises to the control horn as shown.
VI. Rudder and Tailwheel
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Locate the tail wheel assembly then mark and drill the holes in the
bottom of the fuselage for the tailwheel bracket.
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Drill 1/8”(3mm) holes at the mark.
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Push the tailwheel bracket into the holes then secure with 3x8mm
and 3x15mm wood screws.
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With the tailwheel bracket installed, make a mark on the rudder so
the tailwheel wire can recess on the rudder.You might need to cut a
slot at the bottom of the rudder for the tailwheel torque wire. This
could make rudder closer to the fuselage. Install the hinges on the
rudder same procedure of aileron installation.
Install the rudder
control horn and connect the rudder pushrod.
Install the tailwheel by using the 3mm x 3mm set screw and the small
wheel collar.
VII. Fixed Landing Gear
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Cut away the excess plastic from each wheel pant half. Trial fit the
halves together and trim as needed. Use thick CA to join the halves at
the overlap and let cure.
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Drill two 5/16”holes on either side of the pants where marked.
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Slip the wheel pant onto the landing gear and at the same time
install the wheel and wheel collar on either side. The landing gear
strut will extend beyond the outside of the wheel pant.
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Secure the pants with a metal landing gear strap and 3 x 6 mm bolts
and nuts. Pre-drill 1/8”(3mm)holes.
