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11. Setting Approximate Elevon Neutral Position

Please note that to achieve the precise elevon neutral position you will need to test fly the glider. The method described below will simply get you close prior to test flying.

47. To set the approximate neutral angle (or reflex) of the elevons, place the edge of a ruler against the bottom surface of the wing at the hinge line. When viewed from the side, the elevon should run parallel to the ruler and the bottom part of the wing near the hinge line. You can use a piece of masking tape to hold the elevon in this position as you tighten the set screws on the aluminum pushrod adaptors. Once the pushrods have been secured, trim the excess pushrod protruding from the aluminum adaptors. The pushrod should protrude no more than 5mm from the adaptors. You can trim the pushrods using a sharp pair of wire clippers.

Securing elevon in position with a strip of masking tape Checking neutral position

Securing pushrods to servo arms by tightening set screws Trimming excess pushrod - leave about 5mm protruding from aluminum adaptor

12. Attaching Coroplast Fin-mount

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