Tail dragger option – Carl Goldberg GBGA1077 User Manual

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Place the fully assembled aircraft on a model balancing stand, as shown above. You can make this simple set-

up with a couple of ¼" dowels with rounded tops, spaced 5" apart. Alternatively, lift the model under the wing

near the fuse by your finger tips. (You may wish to get help from a friend if using the latter method.)

Referring

to the recommended balance range for your model, move the position of the plane on the balance stand until the

model is level or the nose slightly down.

If the is tail heavy, shift the R/C equipment away from the heavy end of

the model and recheck until the model will balance within the acceptable range. If shifting the R/C gear still

doesn't balance the model, add weight to the far end of the nose or tail, respectively, until the model is correctly

balanced. The least weight is needed when added as far back or forward as possible. Fasten the weight per-

manently in place.

TAIL DRAGGER OPTION

NOTE: The tail-dragger option is not recommended

for novice pilots. It is best to get plenty of

practice with a tri-gear before converting

your Tiger 120 ARF into a tail-dragger.
This option might require additional weight

added to the nose of the plane to achieve the

correct CG Balance. The amount of weight

you have to add depends on the weight of

the motor you are using.

The tail wheel option shown is available direct

from Carl Goldberg Products by calling 678-

450-0085 Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 2:00

EST. This package includes all the hard

ware

required to turn the Tiger 120 in to a tail drag-

ger version.

LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION

1.

To configure your Tiger 120 as a tail-dragger,

you will need to purchase the following

items. These items are not included in this

kit.

(1)

Main landing gear

(3)

6-32 x 1/2" socket head screw

(2)

axles with nuts

2.

The blind nuts are pre-installed in the fuse-

lage. Rub the covering with your finger and

locate the holes and remove the covering.

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