Top Flite TOPA0708 - Manual (Page 24)

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10. Trim the fl oor to fi t. If the fl oor needs to be
shortened, remove the excess from the aft end of the
fl oor. If you plan on installing a pilot (not included) a
scrap of wood should be glued inside the raised seat
pedestal for additional support. Remove the fl oor.
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11. Trim the left cockpit side to fi t. The top of the
cockpit should set on the top of the fuselage side.
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12. Trim the right cockpit side to fi t. The top of the
cockpit should set on the top of the fuselage side.
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13. Trial fi t all the cockpit parts in the fuselage
before gluing. Insert the cockpit fl oor fi rst. Then, insert
the rudder pedal followed by the sides and fi nally the
instrument panel. Make any adjustments needed. Then
glue the parts in. Canopy glue works well. It allows time
to position the parts and wipe off any excess glue.
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14. Center and glue the armored head rest to the
back of the cockpit.
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15. Sand the bottom center of the seat and the top
of the seat pedestal. Clean the area with denatured
alcohol and glue the seat to the pedestal.
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16. If you are installing a full body pilot, now is a
good time to install him before the control column is
installed. Trim the control column. The handle can be
painted fl at black for a more scale appearance. Glue
the control column in the slot in the fl oor.