Ripmax mini Bossanova Instruction Manual page 2

Mini Bossanova - Instructions
THE WING
STEP 01
Locate the hinges and insert eight mid-way into the wing's trailing edge (four in each
wing half half). Each of the slots has been pre-cut for the hinges but may need gentle
opening up with a sharp knife. Using thin cyano, pour a couple of drops onto each
hinge - above and below - ensuring the glue soaks into the hinge and the surrounding
wood.
STEP 02
Carefully slide each aileron into position, ensuring a gap-free hinge line. Make sure that
each aileron lines up with the wing tips and that they are free to move through their
entire travel. Minimise any hinge gap, then carefully add a couple of drops of thin cyano
to the top and bottom of each hinge ensuring that the glue does not run through the
hinge line onto the bottom of the wing. Turn the wing over and drop more cyano onto
each hinge from the other side.
STEP 03
Locate the aileron servo apertures in the underside of the wing and
check that your choice of servo fits. Adjust the size of the mounting
holes with a sharp knife if required. Carefully pass each aileron lead
through to the centre of the wing using the length of cotton already
in the wing. You may need to extend the length of your aileron servo
leads using a pair of extension leads. Screw the servos in position using
the mounting screws supplied with your radio.
STEP 04
Locate the aileron control horns. They are simply glued in position
on the aileron at the reinforced section immediately to the rear of
the aileron servo cutout. Align the horn hingeline and centre over the
reinforced area as shown. Mark and pilot drill two mounting holes then
glue the horn in place using cyano. Repeat for the other aileron.
STEP 05
Locate a plain wire aileron control rod. Slide a nylon keeper on
the wire, then form a 90° bend 5mm from the end. Attach a servo
connector to your aileron servo's output arm and slide the pushrod
through it. Now connect the bent end to the control horn and close
the keeper. Centre the servo and aileron, then tighten the servo
connector's screw. Repeat for the other aileron and check for free
aileron movement through the entire range of throw.
THE TAIL
STEP 06
Locate the tailplane. Mark a centreline on the rear of the tail as shown. Temporarily
fit the wing to the fuselage, slide the tail in place and make sure it is square to the
fuselage. Measuring from the rear of the wing to the tailplane on each side, adjust the
tailplane's position until both measurements are the same.
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