Great Planes Patriot XL Kit - GPMA0450 User Manual

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1. If you have not already done so, make sure the stab and

fin are final-sanded smooth. Mount the wing to the fuselage.

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2. Insert the stab into the slot in the sides of the fuse.

Measure the distance from a center point forward and the
outside corner of the TE of the stab. Also measure the
distance from the outside corner of the TE to the fuse side.
These measurements should be equal as well.

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3. Stand about six to ten feet [2 to 3 meters] behind the model

and see if the stab is parallel with the wing. It may be necessary
to shim the stab to get proper alignment with the wing.

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4. Once the stab is aligned, use a fine tip ballpoint pen

to mark the stab where it enters the fuselage on the top
and bottom.

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5. Remove the stab and mix up a generous amount of 30

minute epoxy. Brush epoxy inside the area you just marked
and slide the stab back into place. Use the lines you drew as
a reference. Clean up excess epoxy with a towel and
denatured alcohol. Verify alignment and allow the epoxy to
fully cure before proceeding.

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1. Cut the threaded end of the rudder torque rod to the

length shown on the plan.

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2. Screw the 4-40 nylon torque rod horn on the threaded

end of the torque rod to the location shown.

Mount the Fin to the Fuse

A=A

B=B

Mount the Stabilizer to the Fuse