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of the packs. Pieces of 1/8" end grain balsa
fiberglass laminates were used in the setup in
the picture to save weight. Each pack of the
same size has the pieces glued to the same
spot. Different size packs will have the
pieces attached in the right position for those
packs to balance the plane at the same
position as the other packs.
The battery hold down used is shown. It
screws into a blind nut in the battery tray.
The second carbon fiber rod acts as a spacer
so that the hold down can be tightened
without deforming and breaking it. Different
sized hold downs can be made for different
brands of batteries. Simple Velcro straps can
of course be used as well.
The Strake
Here are the installation instructions and
photos for the Strake
The strake was designed for enhancing the
stability of the Valiant and providing in-
creased rudder power while also providing a
softer neutral feel for precision of input. You
will notice a better exit from snaps, easier
stall turns and a more locked on feel in the
wind.
I recommend flying the Valiant for a while
before installing the Strake to feel how well
it actually works. You will be amazed at how
well this simple devise works.
#1 Clean the top seam on the fuse with
some MEK or Prep Solve cleaner to remove
any mold wax. Then using a #11 exacto
blade lightly scrape the seam to remove any
flash and to level the seam.
#2 Set the strake on the fuse and make sure
you have a good fit.Using tape, Mark on the
fuse where the strake begins to find where to
start applying the glue. Using Thick C/A
apply a small bead of glue from the front
mark to the front of the fin do not use thin or
med. C/A or there is a chance that you will
have a run.
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Instruction Manual "Valiant" (Draft Version)
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