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32.The battery hatch cover is held in place with
pre-installed magnets. Note that these are purely intended
for holding the hatch cover on and are not to be used as the
only means of holding your flight battery in place.
▢ 33. Smear a small skim of epoxy on the battery tray in the
area of the hook and loop tape that will eventually secure
the battery. Allow to dry and then attach the tape. Note:
Hook and loop tape is not supplied in the kit).
This completes the electric power system installation. Note
that the battery tray can hold up to a 4S 5000mAh LiPo and
that you can also use hook and loop straps to hold the
battery in place. Should this be your preferred option we'd
recommend using a slip mat beneath the battery instead of
the double-sided hook and loop as the latter limits space in
the battery compartment to the point that you may not be
able to put the hatch on.
IC engine installation
Our recommended engine for regular club flying is a Force
52 two-stroke. In the past people have fitted .90cu. in.
engines to their Panics however this isn’t recommended
without taking measures to reinforce the firewall. If you fit a
90, you’re on your own!
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34. Attach the undercarriage as detailed in Step 26 then
bolt your chosen engine mount to the firewall. Before doing
this, orientate the engine on the firewall so that the exhaust
exits between the undercarriage legs, as shown in the
image. Once happy, drill the holes and use the M4 captive
nuts and bolts to secure the mount in place.
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35. Mark the point at which the supplied throttle pushrod
passes through the firewall, drill a suitable hole, pass it
through, then connect it to the throttle arm using the
supplied plastic clevis.
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36. Having chosen to power your Panic with an IC engine,
the battery hatch cover between the cabane struts should
be permanently glued in place and reinforced with the
supplied triangular stock balsa. Do this now before installing
the fuel tank.
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37. Assemble the fuel tank in accordance with the
illustration below.