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Build the ailerons – Dynaflite GPMA0510 Super Decathlon User Manual

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❏ ❏ 2. Using the plans and the leading edge
gauge as a reference, razor plane and sand the
leading edge to shape.

❏ ❏ 3. Hold the 2-1/2" x 2-3/4" x 14-7/8" balsa wing
tip onto the wing tip rib and trace the tip rib onto the
wing tip with a pen. Cut the block on the line you
drew.

❏ ❏ 4. Glue the wing tip in place on the tip rib.
Using the plans as a reference, razor plane and
sand the tip to shape.

❏ ❏ 5. Cut a 1/2" servo lead hole in the bottom
sheeting near the root rib of the wing.

❏ 6. Go back to step 9 on page 9 and build the other
wing half.

BUILD THE AILERONS

❏ ❏ 1. From two 3/32" x 3" x 42" balsa sheets, cut
two aileron sheets 18-9/16" long. Pin one in place
over the aileron section on the plan.

❏ ❏ 2. From a 3/8" x 7/8" x 24" balsa stick, fit and
glue the aileron leading edge to the sheeting.

❏ ❏ 3. Position the two end ribs flush with the inboard
and outboard ends of the aileron sheeting. Glue in
place to the sheeting and to the aileron leading edge.
Glue the remaining four aileron ribs in place, using
the location of the main ribs as a guide.

❏ ❏ 4. From a 3/8" x 3/4" x 24" balsa stick, fit and
glue the four hinge doublers and the one control
horn support.

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