Great Planes Spirit Elite 2-Meter Sailplane Kit - GPMA0535 User Manual

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1/16" X 3" X 24"

[1.6mm X 76mm X 610mm]

BALSA SHEET

Step 22

Install the top center sheeting.

Step 23

Sand the root and the
outer ribs smooth.

Bevel the leading edge so the balsa
will follow the shape of the rib.

Cut 2-1/2" [63.5mm] from one of the 1-3/4" x 24"
[44.4mm x 610mm] balsa triangles and glue in
place at the wing root.

Trim off and sand the leading
edge smooth.

Finish the slot in W1A
for the wing dowel.

Epoxy the wing
dowel and W1C
to the wing root.

Step 24

Step 25

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