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This booklet divides the construction into sub-assemblies; wing, fuselage, etc. Please read each section carefully before starting on that particular sub-
assembly. There is a complete description of all parts under "Kit Contents" Please check to make sure your kit is complete. We are human, and occasionally
miss something! If you have trouble identifying a part, or are missing something, please contact us and we can help.
During the construction process the steps will outline what part to use. We have used actual pictures instead of unclear or often inaccurate illustrations to
assist in the building process. This manual was intended for English users, and all measurements are made in standard units. (Inch, foot, etc.)
Should you experience a problem building or flying this kit, we recommend you see your dealer first. If you are unable to solve the problem, feel free to call or
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This product is sold with exclusion of all warrantee, expressed or implied, statutory or otherwise. Pilot assumes all risk.
Pilot assumes all risk in building and operating this model. Refer to and abide by AMA rules at
Flying Thingz
"The Gull"
A Sport Scale
Flying Bird
Made In The USA!
About This Construction Manual
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Flying Thingz
P.O. Box 19183
Spokane, WA 99219
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- Page 1 Flying Thingz “The Gull” Kit# FT3007 A Sport Scale Flying Bird Made In The USA! About This Construction Manual This booklet divides the construction into sub-assemblies; wing, fuselage, etc. Please read each section carefully before starting on that particular sub- assembly.
- Page 2 Page 2 Kit Contents Part No. QTY. Dimensions Description 1654 CNC Cut ply Wing mounting disks 1654 1/8” x 3” x 18” Balsa sheet Balsa aileron facing sides 1661 CNC Cut Foam Sea Gull body 1655 1/16” x 4” x 3” ply Head spar and wing mounting reinforcement 1656 CNC Cut Foam...
- Page 3 Page 3 Tools and materials you will need □ □ □ Masking tape #80; #120; #400 sand paper Steel straight edge □ □ □ Sanding blocks Hobby Knife and extra blades Scissors □ □ □ Razor saw Pencil and Pen Needle nose pliers/cutters □...
- Page 4 Page 4 Body Construction: After you have sanded to perfection, use the glass cloth to You will start by separating the finish the fuselage. Start at the top foam beds from the body. Leave the and spread the epoxy out. There wing cut out in for sanding.
- Page 5 Page 5 Sand the excess balsa down Tape another set of 12” skins to the cores. Again, make sure not to change the angles of the wing tip together for the top and bottom of the outer panel. Lay both of the and root joints.
- Page 6 Page 6 You should now have a Glue the balsa block wing tips completed wing half that looks like in place then sand to match the the picture. Use a straight edge to shape of the wing. trim the balsa TE to meet at each panel.
- Page 7 Econocoat or Ultracoat Lite, flights! Balance the bird by placing and then paint the gull body entirely your fingers under the wing at the white with acrylic paint. The result first gull panel. The plane should looks good, and the finish is also balance slightly (1/4”) forward of the...
- Page 8 Page 8 and trim changes on the elevons to get the flight “feel” that you want. An aft CG will be extremely pitch sensitive. Add weight to the nose if it is twitchy. Hints: This plane has no rudder, so if you are flying in strong wings and desire more “tracking”...
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