Top Flite TOPA0965 User Manual
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PREPARATION
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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 4.
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2. Remove the tape and separate the ailerons and
fl aps from the wing and the elevators from the stab.
Use a covering iron with a covering sock on high heat
to tighten the covering if necessary. Apply pressure
over sheeted areas to thoroughly bond the covering
to the wood.
ASSEMBLE THE WING
INSTALL THE FLAPS/AILERONS
Do the bottom right wing fi rst so your work
matches the photos the fi rst time through.
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1. Drill a 3/32" hole, 1/2" deep in the center of
each hinge slot to allow the CA to “wick” in. Follow-
up with a #11 blade to clean out the slots. Hint: If
you have one, use a high-speed rotary tool to drill
the holes.
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2. Use a sharp #11 blade to cut a strip of covering
from the hinge slots in the wing and aileron.
CLIP CORNERS
1"
1"
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3. Cut twelve 1" x 1" [25 x 25mm] hinges from
a CA hinge strip. Snip off the corners so they go in
easier.
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4. Test fi t the aileron to the wing with the hinges.
If the hinges don’t remain centered, stick a pin through
the middle of the hinge to hold it in position.
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5. Remove any pins you may have inserted into
the hinges. Adjust the aileron 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 or
to slip a piece of paper through.