Instruction Manual
6. Attach the wing to the fuselage and test the
position of the elevator and adjust it as shown.
7. When you are sure that everything is aligned
correctly, mix up a generous amount of 30
minute epoxy. Apply a thin layer to the bottom
of the stabilizer mounting area and to the
stabilizer mounting platform sides in the
fuselage. Insert the stabilizer in place and
re-align.
Double
measurements one more time before the epoxy
cures. Remove any excess epoxy using a
paper towel and rubbing alcohol and hold the
stabilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape.
Glue with epoxy
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8. After the epoxy has fully cured, remove the
masking tape or T-pins used to hold the
stabilizer in place and carefully inspect the glue
joints. Use more epoxy to fill in any gaps that
were not filled previously and clean up the
excess using a paper towel and rubbing
alcohol.
9. Repeat step from the installing aileron for the
installing elevator.
Tail gear INSTALLATION
1. The tail gear set.
2. Secure the wheel.
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Wheel
Collar
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Collar
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