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*** Make sure Page Scaling is turned OFF ***

**PRINT THIS PAGE FIRST** to checkthat the printed scale is correct. The

black line below should be five inches

long. If it measures to 5 inches then

print the rest of the pages.

*You will need to trim any side of a pagethat has the red guide lines. These lines

should match up exactly and will be 3

inches long.

PDF NOTES and TIPS

5 inches

Print scale


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3 Motor Mount Pieces. M ake sure the front

piece is glued first to the front of the fuselage.

It must follow the angle of the nose to give themotor the propper down angle. Then glue eithera small piece if thin plywood or several pieces of

popscile sticks to the front motor mount to givethe motor screws something to screw into.

1/4 wooden dowel or BBQ Skewersglued on the fuselage with hot glue

or epoxy. Their location is

approximate but needed to stiffenup the fuselage

BBQ Skewers glued at about a 45 degreeangle between the fuselage and the wing

with hot glue or epoxy. Their location is

approximate but needed to support thefuselage from folding over on the wing.They also help support the wing.

Servo

Servo

Aileron servo strap

Popcicle stick

pushrod support

3D Side View


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Top View

BBQ Skewers glued at about a 45 degree

angle between the fuselage and the wingwith hot glue or epoxy. Their location is

approximate but needed to support thefuselage from folding over on the wing.

They also help support the wing.

3 Motor mount

pieces.

Aileron servo straps

Popcicle stick

pushrod support


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MAX elevator deflection 3/4 inch up and down.


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Glue 1/4 inch dowel here


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Plane Requirements*11.1V 1300-1800 mAh Li-po.

*Brushless motor with flat mount. 47 gram 2200kv motor for

super fast flying. Or 1400kv motor for fast speeds or 1000kv

motor for more moderate speeds.

*25 - 30 amp speed control.

*6 X 4 prop. om the 2200kv motor OR 10 X 6 prop on the other

motor combos.

*3, 9 gram servos.

Build Materials*1/4 inch Foam core for the fuselage, wings and tail.

*About 8 Popsicle sticks.

*1/16 Drill Rod (from a hardware store) or RC pushrods,

about 20 inches are needed.

*Hot glue or 5 min epoxy.

*1/4 inch wooden dowel (20 inches) OR 4 BBQ skewers

to add stiffness to the fuselage.

* 4 wooden BBQ skewers to support the fuselage / wing.


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Aileron servo straps


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Center of gravity window is,

2.75 - 3.0 inches back fromthe leading edge.


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SetailerondeflectionforC

Some aviation humor just for fun.You May Be A Redneck Pilot If...

... you think sectionals charts should show trailer parks.

... you have mud flaps on your wheel pants.

... your toothpick keeps poking your mike.

... you have a black airplane with a big #3 on the side.

... you refer to flying in formation as "We got ourselves a convoy!"

... your go/no-go checklist includes the words "Skoal" or "Redman."


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Cut 2 BBQ skewers this long.

Cut 2 BBQ skewers this long.


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