.
39. Glue the rudder to the fuselage being careful to maintain proper alignment.
40.
Sand parts #57 to an oval cross section and then test fit them to the fuselage. Cover these parts with tissue and then glue
them into position on the model.
41.
Carefully glue the windshields into position on the model.
42.
Drill a small hole into #4 in the proper location and glue the tail wheel assembly into position.
43.
Attach the thread rigging to the model on the wing and the tail.
44.
Carve and sand the spinner from the balsa block.
Test fit on the propeller. When satisfied with the fit
cover with tissue.
45.
Assemble the propeller, shaft and bearing. Glue the spinner to the propeller assembly. Tie the rubber motor. Install the prop
and motor, using the 3/32" dowel to retain the motor at the aft end of the model.
46.
Do a final balance of your model and add weight (modeling clay) to the nose or tail as required to balance the model at the
position shown on the plan.
Your First Flights
1.
Make sure that all flying surfaces are straight and
warp free.
Safety Rules
1. Fly your model in a large open area that is free of obstructions,
people or their property.
2. Do not fly your model in the vicinity of power lines, trees, streets or
buildings.
3. Never try to retrieve any model stuck in power lines, in trees or on a
roof or other high place. Never run into a street to retrieve any
model.
4. Position yourself at least 150' from spectators before launching
model.
5. Never launch model directly at another person or other object.
6. Never stick your fingers into a spinning propeller. Do not try to stop
a spinning propeller with your hand or fingers. Never stick any object
into a spinning propeller.
7. Fly your model only on calm days. Do not fly when the wind is
blowing.
8. Get proper permission before retrieving your model from private
property.
2.
Wind the motor about 100 turns.
3.
Point the nose of the model into any gentle breeze
that may be blowing.
4.
Release the propeller and after it starts turning
gently toss the model aiming the nose at a point
on the ground 100' in front of you. Adjust the
model to circle while increasing the number of
turns in the motor. Adjustments can be made by
gently bending the tail surfaces and wing trailing
edge.
5.
A properly trimmed model will circle to the left
while climbing under power, level out as the power
runs down and transition into a right hand gliding
circle.
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