Section 10: Installing The Naca Droops - Hangar 9 F-22 Raptor Assembly Manual

Section 10: Installing the NACA Droops

If you are not comfortable soloing your F-22 Raptor ARF,
you may want to install the anti-spin NACA droops. This
is done by simply taping them on the top and bottom
of the wing tape, along with double-sided tape between
the wing and droops. The droops will greatly improve
the stability and stall characteristics of your F-22 Raptor,
making it suitable for use as a trainer aircraft.
Without the droops, your F-22 Raptor ARF will be an all-
out jet-like fighter. Have an instructor nearby for the first
few flights. Without the droops, the F-22 Raptor ARF will
descend more quickly and land faster like a sport model.
In the air, it will be able to do a variety of aerobatics such
as rolls, loops and spins.
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Step 1
Test fit the droops into position on the wing. The tip
will slide fully rearward until the it aligns with the end
of the aileron. Once you have determined the fit of the
droop, apply the double-sided tape to the inner edge on
the top and bottom of the droop, as well as to the inside
of the wing tip.
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Step 2
Position the droop back onto the wing. Start by taping the
wing tip into position using clear tape. Carefully pull the
backing from the double-sided tape while pressing the
droop onto the wing.
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Step 3
Complete the installation process by applying clear tape
to the droop to secure it to the wing on both the top and
bottom of the wing.
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