GREAT PLANES Pluma, User Manual

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of the wings, lightly sand the slot using 150-grit sandpaper 
until the stab is aligned.

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3. When you’re satisfi ed with the fi t of the horizontal stab, 

run a generous bead of thin foam-safe CA down the left and 
right stab to the fuselage joints. Turn the model over and glue 
the bottom of each joint as well.

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4. Make sure that the upper and lower fuselage is aligned. 

Apply a few drops of foam-safe CA to the aft fuselage seam 
and glue the seam together. 

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5. Defl ect the elevator up and down, checking for free travel. 

Hinge the Rudder

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1. Locate the 7-1/2" [190mm] strip of hinge tape. Cut the 

tape so that you have one 4" [100mm] piece, one 2-3/4" 
[70mm] piece, and one 3/4" [20mm] piece.

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2. Position the rudder so that the LE of the rudder gently 

touches the vertical fi n and that the top of the rudder is even 
with the top of the fi n. Remove the backing paper and apply 
the 100mm strip of tape to the top of the rudder on the right 
side. Apply the 20mm piece to the bottom of the rudder. 
Note:  Pushing the rudder too hard against the fi n can fold 
the beveled edge over and cause limited rudder throw.

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3. Apply the 70mm piece to the center section of the 

rudder, making sure that you press the tape tightly into the 
crease. A straightedge is helpful here.

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4. Defl ect the rudder left and right and check for free travel.