TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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3
PRECAUTIONS
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4
DECISIONS YOU MUST MAKE
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4
Tail configuration
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4
Engine selection
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4
Exhaust system
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4
Retractable landing gear
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4
Flaps
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4
TOP FLITE SCALE ACCESSORIES
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5
Operational lighting
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5
Scale cockpit interior
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5
NOTES FOR COMPETITION MINDED
MODELERS
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5
DOCUMENTATION
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5
OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED
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5
Accessories
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5
Building supplies
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6
IMPORTANT BUILDING NOTES
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6
COMMON ABBREVIATIONS
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7
TYPES OF WOOD
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7
METRIC CONVERSIONS
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7
NOTES FROM THE DESIGNER
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7
DIE-CUT PATTERNS
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8
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9
GET READY TO BUILD
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10
BUILD THE TAIL SURFACES
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10
Make the skins for the tail surfaces
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10
Build the stab and elevators (straight-tail)
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11
Build the fin and rudder (straight-tail)
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15
Build the stab and ruddervators (V-tail)
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17
Make the stab tips
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20
BUILD THE WING
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21
Make the wing skins
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21
Preparations
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21
Build the outer wing panels
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22
Sheet the top of the wing panels
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23
Finish the outer wing panels
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24
Build the center section
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27
Sheet the top of the center section
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28
Prepare the bottom of the wing for sheeting.28
Sheet the bottom of the wing panels
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Cut out the wheel wells
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31
Build the wing tips
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31
Build the flaps
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32
Build the ailerons
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34
Mount the flap and aileron servos
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34
Join the wing panels
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35
BUILD THE FUSELAGE
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36
Preparation
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:
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36
Build the bottom of the fuselage
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37
Mount the servos
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38
Finish framing the fuse
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38
Sheet the fuselage sides
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39
Glue the tail cone together
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40
Build the turtle deck (V-tail)
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42
Hook up the ruddervators
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43
Fit the tail cone
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44
Center the stab
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45
Align the stab horizontally
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46
Mount the fin
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47
Build the turtle deck (straight-tail)
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47
Hook up the rudder and elevator
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49
Build the dorsal fin
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49
Fit the tail cone
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50
MOUNT THE ENGINE
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50
MOUNT THE NOSE LANDING GEAR
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52
Fixed gear
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52
Retractable gear
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53
FINISH CONSTRUCTION
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55
Hook up the throttle
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55
Sheet the forward deck and bottom
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Fit the cabin top
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57
Mount the cabin top
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58
Fit the windows
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59
Mount the wing to the fuse
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55
MOUNT THE V-TAIL STAB
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40
MOUNT THE STRAIGHT-TAIL STAB AND FIN
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45
Sheet the bottom of the wing center section 60
Make the belly pan
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60
Build and fit the cowl to the fuselage
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61
FINISHING
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63
Fuel proofing
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63
Cabin details
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63
Scale details
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63
Final sanding
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63
Cover Top Flite MonoKote film
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64
Painting
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64
Join the control surfaces
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65
Glue in the windows
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65
Make door and hatch outlines
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66
Apply the decals
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66
GET YOUR MODEL READY TO FLY
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66
Balance your model
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66
Balance the airplane laterally
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67
Install your receiver and battery pack
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Control surface throws
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68
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69
PREFLIGHT
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69
Charge your batteries
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69
Balance your propellers
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69
Find a safe place to fly
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69
Ground check your model
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69
Range check your radio
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69
Engine safety precautions
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69
FLYING
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70
Fuel mixture adjustment
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70
Takeoff
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70
Flying
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70
Landing
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71
TWO-VIEW DRAWING
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Back Cover
Flaps
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71
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