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2. Installing Antenna

The antenna can either be installed before or after covering. The cleanest method is to install it before covering, but care has to be taken to not damage it while covering the wing. This method is described below:

8. Mark location of antenna on the underside of one wing half (see plans). Cut a 3mm deep slot along the line drawn. Antenna should run 5-10mm behind leading edge.

Location marked for antenna Cutting slit for antenna

9. You can imbed the original antenna attached to your receiver into the slot; however you will need to cut it several centimeters from the receiver. Make sure to leave enough antenna protruding at the root of the wing so that it will reach the receiver compartment, where it will be re-soldered to the receiver.

Carefully pressing antenna wire into slit

3. Covering Wings - Packing Tape Method

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