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wanted a sturdier solution since the tow line would hit the tail section during tow. Therefore, I connected the two elevator halves with one 1/8" plywood sheet on the top surface and one on the bottom surface. I removed the covering where the plywood sheet would touch the elevator surface to ensure safe bonding of the epoxy. After all parts fit I epoxied them together (picture 019 & 020). After finishing the tail section I installed the main landing gear using four 3/16" machine screws with blind nuts and washers. I chose 5" wheels for added prop clearance. Do not use light wheels. The foam is too weak and will get dents with every landing (picture 021). The installation of the tail wheel can be seen in pictures 016 and 019. The last thing to do was to add the clevises. I used threaded pushrods to connect the servos with the moving surfaces. The long pushrods for the tail wheel absorb some energy, which helps to prevent excessive tear and wear on the tail wheel servo. Final steps: Install your receiver and receiver battery unless you are using a BEC. I positioned my receiver battery right in front of the trailing edge former. Use a heavy-duty switch. I balanced my Telemaster a little on the nose heavy side within the range specified in the manual. 19 20 21 22 23 40 R/C Soaring Digest
Further modifications: I have modified the wings to accept flaps for a Telemaster I built for a friend. It is not difficult; you just need another two servos and control horns and pushrods for the flaps. The flaps are 14" long (picture 022). Feel free to check out my website with useful re<strong>com</strong>mendations on aerotowing: Videos I have taken on both the Telemaster and glider in tow: My video from an electric aerotow event only: Vendor links: Cheapbatterypacks: Hobby-Lobby: SKSS: TnT Landing Gear: Tower Hobbies: Xcitebatteries: <strong>Apr</strong>il 2009 41
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