User Manual

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Recommendations for assembly

2.8 Installing the aileron pushrods

Figure 2.33 - Install the aileron linkage and the supporting carbon plates (green)

Cut the flaperon tube housinge and carbon fiber plates in

length, as shown in ( Fig. 2.33 )

Glue the tube to the edge of the carbon plate with

superglue . ( Fig. 2.34)

Insert the flaperon control rod/tube assembly into the

fuselage .

Connect the pushrod to the aileron horns . Pay attention to

the correct direction of the linkage. ( Fig. 2.35 )

Screw the wing (use screw M3H10 for front fastening and

M3x6 for the rear ) .

The pushrod should be straight to get a direct connection

between the servo and the flaperon horn . Pay attention to the

how the rod will be bent for the insertion in the servo .

( Fig. 2.36 )

(JW – I recommend that the flaperon servo horn be angled

aft by about 15-20 deg when the flaperon is neutral, this

provides sufficient movement for landing flap deflection)

Tape the control surface in a neutral position. Bend the

rod 90 degrees to insert into the servo control horn. Trim

excess rod length and insert rod into servo horn.

Turn carbon sheet to contact the fuselage tube and

superglue it, as far as possible under the cowl. Ensure that

Figure 2.34 – Flaperon housing tubes with reinforcing plates