Top Flite TOPA0110 - Manual (Page 53)

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6. The aileron servo hookup can be seen in
the above photo. It uses a 2-ended ball link
c o n n e c t o r a n d s o l d e r - o n B r a s s T h r e a d e d
Couplers. You may want to relieve the pushrod
notch in W-1 to allow for some extra clearance.
7. A throttle linkage is not included, but a
cable, such as the one shown in the photo on the
previous page, works well for most installations.
MOUNT THE
LANDING GEAR
FIXED LANDING GEAR
1. Locate the slot in the landing gear rail by
measuring the location on the plans and marking
it on the wing. Probe the area near the marks
with a straight pin to confirm the exact location of
the slot. Cut away the balsa wing sheeting from
over the slot.
2. Plug in the bent wire main landing gear.
3. Hold the flat Nylon Straps in place as
shown on the plans. Mark the hole locations.
4. Drill 1/16" pilot holes through the marks.
5. Secure the landing gear with the nylon
straps and #2 x 3/8" Sheet Metal Screws.
6. Install your wheels.
RETRACTS
1. Mark on the lower wing skin the location of
your retract and tire. Make a small cut-out to
confirm the correct location.
2. Gradually increase the size of the cut-out
until the retract, strut, and wheel fit properly.
3. Mark and drill mounting holes for your
retracts.
4. You may make wheel well liners from
vertical grain 1/16" balsa, 1/64" plywood, or a
number of other methods -OR- you may leave
your wheel wells open.
5. Fuelproof the inside of the wing.
6. Hook up the air lines to the retracts and
route them to the center of the wing.
7. Bolt in the retracts, hook them up, and test
their operation.
NOTE: Die-cut landing gear doors are
provided in the kit. Refer to the wing
plan for installation drawings.
COCKPIT FINISHING
(Basic cockpit)
1. Sand the inside of the cockpit around the
edges with 320-grit sandpaper. True up any
uneven edges in the cockpit area.
2. Test fit the pilot into the model. Our
Williams Brothers scale pilot required a 3/8" block
under him to adjust his height. Assemble and
paint your pilot.
3. You may make a seat back from scrap
balsa like the one shown in the photos.