Great Planes Spitfire 25 GP/EP ARF - GPMA1478 - Manual (Page 8)

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1. If you have not done so already, remove the major
parts of the kit from the box and inspect for damage. If any
parts are damaged or missing, contact Product Support at
the address or telephone number listed in the
"Kit
Inspection" section on page 7.
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2. Remove the tape and separate all the control surfaces.
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on medium/high heat
to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure over
sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering to the wood.
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1. Test fit a CA hinge into each of the hinge slots in the wing
panels and ailerons. If necessary, enlarge the slots with a
hobby knife. When satisfied with the fit, insert a CA hinge
halfway into each hinge slot in the wing panels. Push a pin
through the middle of each hinge to keep them centered.
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2. Join the ailerons to the wing panels. Position the
ailerons so that there is a 3/32" [2.4mm] gap between the
inside ends of the ailerons and the wing panels.
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3. Remove the pins in the hinges. Adjust the ailerons so
there is a small gap between the LE of the aileron and the
wing. The gap should be small, just enough to see light
through the gap or to slip a piece of paper through.
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4. Apply six drops of thin CA to the top and bottom of
each hinge without using accelerator. After the CA glue has
hardened, confirm that the ailerons are secure by pulling on
them and deflecting them up and down.
There are servo bays in both the top and bottom of the wing
panels. If you plan to install the optional landing gear (sport
flying), install the servos on the bottom of the wings. If you plan to
use the Combat Spitfire ARF for combat flying, you may choose
not to install the optional landing gear. In this case, install the
servos into the top of the wing panels to protect the servos during
belly landings. The assembly procedure is the same for both.
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1. Locate and remove the covering from the aileron
servo bays on the bottom (or top) of the wing panels using
a sharp hobby knife.
Install the Aileron Servos & Pushrods
Install the Ailerons
BUILD THE WING
PREPARATIONS
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