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How to Hang RC Planes From the Ceiling

If you̵7;re an airplane RC enthusiast, it̵7;s likely you never want to dispose of old RC planes when they eventually need replacing. After all, you̵7;ve probably flown the plane a lot of hours and it̵7;s special. Rather than put it in the garage or on a shelf where it just collects dust, why not hang the plane from a ceiling? It will always be on view, reminding you of the days when it did actually fly.

Things You'll Need

4 small hooks (1/4-inch eye, 1/4-inch thread)
1 large hook (1-inch eye 1 1/2-inch thread)
Long pin or stud-finder (optional)
Fishing line
Knife
Tape measure

Instructions

- 1
  Screw a small hook into the end of each wing using your fingers. Screw another small hook into the nose of the plane and then screw another small hook into the tail fin. Ensure you put the hooks into places that will support the weight of the plane.
- 2
  Screw a large hook into the ceiling using your fingers. You need to make sure that the hook screws directly into a wooden beam. You can use a long thin pin or stud-finder to locate a beam, if needed.
- 3
  Cut four lengths of clear fishing line using a knife. Fishing line is strong and, because it̵7;s clear, you will hardly notice the RC plane is attached to it. The length of each piece of fishing line depends on how high the ceiling is and how low you want the plane to hang. Measure the distance using a tape measure and cut the line accordingly.
- 4
  Thread the end of each length of fishing line through the eyes of the hooks. Tie double knots in the line and then give each line a quick tug to ensure the knots are tight.
- 5
  Tie the opposite ends of the line together so the four lines meet. Put the line over the hook in the ceiling and hang your RC plane up.

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