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Useful Stuff, Tips and Tricks

Precision Propeller instructions
Assembly and pitch adjustment instructions for the Precision Propellers 3-blade, ground-adjustable laminated wood propeller (formerly made in Vernal, Utah, USA).
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Download "Precision Props instruction sheet"
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3-blade wooden Precision Propeller

Wing-pin Removal Tools
To avoid damaging the Shadow wing-pins, why not use a special tool to remove them. Simple to make.

PS: The hollow wing-pin is a 265mm long 5/8″ diameter aluminium tube, with 5/8″ steel ends pressed into it. The steel lower end is threaded (3/8″ x 16 UNC) to fit ‘slide’ tool.
Never bash the wing-pins out with a hammer!
Push tools - push from below
​To remove the wing-pin:
  • Adjust the height of the wingtip support, so that the wing-pins are not taking any load
  • Insert the tool into the lower end of the wing-pin
  • Push up on the handle with your hand

Slide tools - pull from above
​To remove a stubborn wing-pin, slip the ‘slide’ tool right down inside the hollow tube and attach it to the lower end. Repeatedly slide the weight upwards – each ‘impulse’ helps draw the wing-pin out. It's kinder to the wing-pin than hitting it out from below!
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Threaded wing-pin 'slide' tool (Murray Hagen, NZ)
My B-D Shadow came with a wing-pin removal tool. It is a 3/8″ steel rod (440mm long), with a threaded end (3/8″ x 16 UNC). 

The ‘slide’ tool screws into the wing-pin's threaded lower end. 
Warning! 
This tool weighs 840g - don't drop it on your toe. 
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Steel rod wing-pin 'slide' tool (Philippe Soulas, FR)
Philippe Soulas made his own slide tool out of 6mm rod. 
​The sliding weight is 30mm diameter and 90mm long.

The long rod goes right thru the hollow wing-pin and a nut/washer is screwed onto its far end.
Cockpit Canopy Cover
A soft cover for the cockpit canopy keeps the polycarbonate window clean and protects it from scratches.
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Make a paper pattern. Then its easy to sew up a useful cover. 
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Made from lightweight nylon fabric, backed with soft polyester 'polarfleece' material (ZK-KLH)
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Made from heavier fabric, with aircraft name sewn onto it (G-SNEV)
Wing Strut Support Strap
The adjustable webbing strap supports the wing strut when moving, storing or transporting the wings.
Prevents the strut attachment getting cracked or damaged from up/down movement stresses.
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Adjustable wing strut support (prevents damage to strut attachment)
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Nylon hook attaches to aileron hinge mount
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25mm webbing with slide adjuster. Loop at one end + nylon hook at other end.
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  • The CFM Shadow + Streak series
  • Flight Tests
  • Manuals + Documents
  • Mods + Upgrades
    • Engines + Props
    • Engine systems
    • Wings + Flight Controls
    • Landing Gear + Wheels
    • Instruments, Avionics + Lights
    • Cockpit + Comfort
    • Fuselage + Windows
  • Other Info
    • Maintenance issues
    • Dimensions + Sketches
    • Useful stuff
    • Rig/De-rig systems
    • Trailers + Road Transport
    • Hangar systems
  • Links
  • Contact