Top Flite TOPA0970 - Manual (Page 25)

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4. A pilot seat is included. If you choose to install it,
you will need to make a spacer block from scrap balsa
so it has a fl at surface to glue to. Another option is to
omit the seat and install a pilot bust. We used pilot
fi gure GPMQ9115.
OPTIONAL PNEUMATIC RETRACT
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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1. Install the air tank into the fuselage as shown.
Use silicone to glue the tank to the fuselage former.
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2. Install the retract servo into the servo bay. Cut
three arms from a four-armed servo arm and enlarge
the outer hole with a 5/64" [2mm] drill bit. Center the
servo and install the arm onto the servo as shown.
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3. Mount the retract valve to the plywood valve
mount using four #2 x 3/8" [9.5mm] self-tapping
screws.
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4. Thread a nylon clevis onto a 4" [102mm] pushrod
and connect it to the retract valve. Glue the two plywood
valve mount braces to the mount as shown.