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Summary of Contents for Laine's Planes GIA NORMAN

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  • Page 2 Fuselage Assembly - Tail Section Page 2...
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  • Page 8 Two 6” lengths of 3/4” triangle stock Page 8...
  • Page 9 Fuselage Assembly - Forward Section Align firewall layers using 1/8” diameter holes. Right and Left sides should have a slight offset between each layer to allow for right thrust angle when installing firewall. Page 9...
  • Page 10 1/4” x 1/8” Rare Earth Magnet to hold Hatch shut M4 is glued on top of N4 Be sure to assemble Left hand and a Right hand versions Page 10...
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  • Page 14 After laminating parts as shown: Tap holes for 1/4-20 bolts and harden threads with CA Enlarge holes and press in 1/4-20 T-Nuts After laminating parts as shown: Enlarge holes and press in 1/4-20 T-Nuts Page 14...
  • Page 15 After laminating parts as shown: Tap holes for 1/4-20 bolts and harden threads with CA Enlarge holes and press in 1/4-20 T-Nuts Page 15...
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  • Page 18 1/4” x 1/8” Rare Earth Magnet to hold Hatch shut Page 18...
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  • Page 20 side view Form Radius to approximately 11.5” Prior to covering, test fit Axle Shaft. Axle length will be dependant on your choice of wheels. Allow an extra 1” of length for suspension bands/cords. Axle Shaft: 5/16” Diameter fiberglass rod (Lowes driveway reflector) Page 20...
  • Page 21 Fuselage Assembly - Hatch 1/4” x 1/8” Rare Earth Magnets Watch orientation of poles Needs to hold hatch shut, not keep it open Page 21...
  • Page 22 5" After to covering, re-install the Axle Shaft, then fabricate and install the suspension Suspension Anchor: anchor. 1/8” Diameter piano wire Fit the suspension anchor wire into the slot in the bottom of the fuselage and use #6 or #8 self tapping screws and the GS straps to retain it.
  • Page 23 Suspension: Heavy Duty Rubber Bands Bungee Cords (adjust to suit desired suspension firmness) NOTE: T o prevent the wheel hubs from rubbing on the suspension, place a second LGS washer over the axle after the rubber bands or bungee cords are in place Page 23...
  • Page 24 Control Surface Assembly - Vertical Stab & Rudder Page 24...
  • Page 25 Stringers (ribs) for the these surfaces need to be hand cut to length. Approximate lengths are shown on the drawing. 6.20 4.66 6.94 7.99 7.85 7.36 6.44 Suggested locations for CA hinges. When using CA hinges keep these areas free of glue when laminating left and right sides to make cutting of hinge slots easier.
  • Page 26 Control Surface Assembly - Horizontal Stab & Elevators Page 26...
  • Page 27 Stringers (ribs) for the these surfaces need to be hand cut to length. Approximate lengths are shown on the drawing. 4.08 5.56 4.08 6.39 5.07 4.08 Suggested locations for CA hinges. When using CA hinges keep these areas free of glue when laminating top and bottom surfaces to make cutting of hinge slots easier.
  • Page 28 Prior to covering, bevel leading edges of rudder and elevators. Page 28...
  • Page 29 Install tail surfaces after covering and hinging. Page 29...
  • Page 30 Wing Assembly - Center Section Page 30...
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  • Page 32 1/4” x 6” Dowel or CF Tube/Rod Page 32...
  • Page 33 After laminating parts shown above: Tap holes for 1/4-20 bolts and harden threads with CA Enlarge holes and press in T-Nuts Be sure to make a left & right pair Page 33...
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  • Page 36 Wing Assembly - Tip Section Page 36...
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  • Page 41 Wing Assembly - Joint Reinforcement Sand wing joint surfaces on wing center and wing tips to remove any high spots (such as the spar ends). Insert the wing joiner and slide the wing tip onto the wing center. Bolt the tip in place. Laminate upper wing joint reinforcements.
  • Page 42 Glue the lower wing joint reinforcements into place. Clamp the reinforcements across the joint until the glue dries. Repeat the upper & lower joint reinforcement for the opposite wing tip. JS11 JS10 JS12 Page 42...
  • Page 43 Wing Assembly - Ailerons Page 43...
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  • Page 45 Prior to covering, sand edges of ailerons to shape. Pay particular attention to the areas highlighted in the image below. Laminate parts AH3 & AH3 to create the aileron horns. After covering the ailerons, cut open the slot at rib A2 and glue the aileron horn into the slot.
  • Page 46 When hinging the ailerons to the wing tip sections, 0.1” be sure to position the aileron about 0.1” out from the wing joint to provide sufficient clearance for aileron movement. Page 46...