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Section 4: Hinging the Flaps
Required Parts
• Wing assembly
• Nylon flap hinges (6)
Required Tools and Adhesives
• 30-minute epoxy
• Paper towels
• Rubbing alcohol
• Petroleum jelly
Step 1
Carefully remove the tape holding the flap to the wing.
Locate the hardwood control horn mount in the flap. The
center of the mount is located 5" from the root of the flap
(wide end). The plate is 1
1
/
4
" wide and 1" deep.
Step 2
Locate three of the nylon flap hinges. Apply a small
amount of petroleum jelly to the hinge joint to prevent the
epoxy from preventing movement of the hinge.
Step 3
Locate the holes in the wing and flap for the flap hinges.
Remove the covering if necessary from each hole. There
will be a total of three holes each in the wing and flap.