Top Flite TOPA0101 - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction............................................3
Precautions ............................................3
Die-Cut Patterns ...............................4-5
Decisions You Must Make Early in the
Building Process ...................................6
Engine & Mount Selection ....................6
Full Cockpit (optional) ...........................6
Flaps .....................................................6
Retracts ...............................................6
Common Abbreviations ........................6
Types of Wood .......................................6
Supplies & Tools Needed......................6
Other Items Required ............................7
Get Ready to Build.................................7
Build the Stab ........................................7
Build the Fin ..........................................8
Build the Elevators ................................8
Build the Rudder....................................9
Build the Wing .....................................10
Tip Panels.............................................12
Wing Joining ........................................13
Wing Structure Completion ................14
Wing Sheeting......................................15
Fuselage Top........................................19
Fuselage Bottom .................................22
Wing Mounting.....................................26
Stab & Fin Mounting............................27
Firewall & Engine Installation.............30
Flaps .....................................................31
Tips for Robart Hinge Points...............33
Wing Tips .............................................34
Ailerons ................................................34
Finishing...............................................35
Cowl Finishing ....................................35
Final Sanding .....................................35
Fuelproofing........................................35
Balance the Airplane Laterally ...........36
Covering ...............................................36
Recommended Covering Sequence...36
Apply the Decals & Trim......................36
Hinging .................................................37
Final Control Hardware Hookups .......38
Cockpit Finishing.................................38
Retracts Notes .....................................39
Cooling Notes ......................................40
Control Surface Throws ......................40
Install Receiver, Switch & Battery ......40
Balance Your Model.............................40
Final Hookups and Checks.................41
Preflight ................................................41
Charge the Batteries...........................41
Find a Safe Place to Fly......................41
Ground Check the Model....................41
Range Check Your Radio ...................41
Engine Safety Precautions .................41
AMA Safety code .................................42
Flying ....................................................42
Takeoff ................................................42
Flight ...................................................43
Landing ...............................................43
Flap Operation ....................................43
Three-view drawing ..............Back cover
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