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Step 6: Assembling The Landing Gear - Mountain Models Flashback Manual

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Aileron pieces (Figure I)
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Putting together the ailerons
Trim the nubs off of the aileron pieces, and then position the pieces as shown in the
1.
following picture.
Make sure that you note where the control horns are located, and then glue the joints
2.
together.
Beveling the ailerons
Bevel a 45° degree angle into the leading edge. The bevel should be such that
the aileron touches the top of the wing, not the bottom.
and right aileron. Make sure you create one left aileron and one right aileron, this is
EXTREMELY important. We recommend determining left and right so that the control
horns are facing forward, towards the nose of the plane.

Step 6: Assembling the Landing Gear

At this point you are ready to begin assembling the landing gear.
You will need:
2 plywood landing gear reinforcements (Figure M)
Mountain Models Flashback
Control horn
slits
The side you sand will determine which will be the left
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