Top Flite TOPA0101 - Manual (Page 34)

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23. Clean the 3/32" x 1-1/2" wires, then insert
them into the appropriate ends of the inner and
outer flaps. The wires should protrude 3/4" out
from the end of the inner flap and 1/2" out of the
outer flap.
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24. Test fit and operate the flaps one more time.
Make any adjustment that are necessary. The
wires will be glued into the inner and outer flaps
after finishing .
WING TIPS
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1. Tape a shaped balsa wing tip in place on the
end of the wing. Use a pen to mark the airfoil and
LE shape onto the wing tip.
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2. Remove the tip and rough cut away some of
the excess wood. You may also hollow out the tip
slightly if you desire.
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3. Glue the tip solidly in place and shape it as
per the plan and photos. The very aft portion will
be final shaped later in conjunction with
the ailerons
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AILERONS
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1. Cut off a 12" piece of tapered aileron/flap
stock. Fit the aileron between the flaps and the
wing tip. Mark a centerline on the wing TE and
aileron LE.
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2. Tape the aileron to the wing TE in the proper
position. Draw lines on the aileron as in the photos
to indicate the taper of the wing. Also mark the top
profile as shown on the plan.
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3. Remove the aileron and carve it to the
approximate shape. Tape the aileron back onto the
wing and finish shaping the aileron and wing tip.
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