31. Locate the vacuum formed decoration and place it
as shown . Drill four 1/16" (1.5mm) mounting holes and
secure it with four 2x5mm wood screws.
32. Locate and trim the molded cutting line at tail of side
fuselage for the horizontal tail. Trial fit the horizontal tail
in the fuselage and make sure it is centered then secure
the tail with epoxy
33. Route the antenna to the tail and drill 2mm(5/64”)
hole at the center bottom fuselage then tape it along the
tail as shown.
34. Trail fit the front fuselage to the rear fuselage.
Decide the mounting holes then make marks on the
fuselage. First drill 1.5mm(1/16”) pilot holes, next
remove the front fuselage then epoxy the small
plywood doublers inside the rear fuselage where you
drilled. Use the hole as the guide then drill again on
these doublers.
Before you secure the front fuselage, get an extension
cord to connect battery and switch harness Finally
secure the front fuselage in place with 2x8mm wood
screws.
Test Flight
1. When hovering your Ecureuil, try to keep rotor speed
at approximately 1600~1700 RPM.
2. Check the helicopter and fuselage to see if any screw
loosened after each flight.
3. Trim the elevator when switch on the Idle for speed
flight if necessary.
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