Great Planes Super Sportster Brushless EP ARF - GPMA1161 - Manual (Page 16)

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2. Drill 1/16" [1.6mm] holes through the cowl and into
the cowl mounting tabs. Remove the cowl and enlarge the
holes in the cowl to 3/32" [2.4mm]. Thread a 2.5x8mm self-
tapping screw into each hole in the fuse and back it out. Apply
a drop of thin CA to each hole to harden the surrounding
wood. When the CA has hardened, install the cowl onto the
fuse with four 2.5x8mm self-tapping screws and four 2.5mm
fl at washers.
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3. If you plan to install the instrument panel decal and
optional pilot fi gure (not included), do so now. Trim the canopy
along the molded-in cut lines. The canopy can be glued on
using canopy glue or taped in place.
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4. Install the spinner backplate, propeller, prop washer,
prop nut, and spinner. Be sure to balance your prop fi rst!
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5. Trim the covering from the six battery cooling holes on
the underside of the fuse just behind the wing.
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6. Cut a piece of the loop side from the included self-
adhesive hook and loop material and stick it to your battery
pack. Test fi t the battery into the battery compartment and
use the strap you made to secure it in place. You will need
the battery installed when balancing the airplane.