Mount The Motor And Gearbox - GREAT PLANES FlatOuts Extra 300S ARF Instruction Manual

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11. Install the 1 x 323mm [.040" x 12-11/16"] rudder
pushrod the same way.
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12. Connect all three servos to the receiver. Mount the
receiver to the bottom of the right horizontal fuselage with
double-sided foam tape. Make sure the receiver is far enough
forward so that it does not interfere with aileron motion.
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13. Drill two 1.5mm [1/16"] holes in the tail of the airplane.
"Stitch" the receiver antenna through these holes.

Mount the Motor and Gearbox

If mounting the included stick-mounted propulsion system or an
aftermarket geared brushless system, then follow the
instructions in this section. If you are installing a firewall-mounted
system, proceed to "Firewall-Mounted Motor Systems" on
page 16.
Front of Block
(Hole Centered)
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1. The 10 x 10 x 22mm hardwood motor mount block
must be mounted in the correct orientation to insure the
proper right thrust. Identify the top, aft end of the block as
shown in the sketch so you will know how it is to be installed.
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2. Without using any glue, slide the motor mount block
over the fuselage tube. Be certain the block is in the correct
position so there will be up and right thrust. Do not glue the
motor mount block onto the fuselage tube.
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3. Slide the motor/gearbox assembly over the motor
mount block.
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Rear of Block
(Hole Offset, Up
and to the Right)