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Wing Span: 27.25 inches | Wing Area: 100 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 2.25 ounces

Build Instructions - Version 1.18 (revised 11.05.2016)

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Page 1 Wing Span: 27.25 inches | Wing Area: 100 square inches | Average Flying Weight: 2.25 ounces Build Instructions - Version 1.18 (revised 11.05.2016)
Page 2 For product assembly support, replacement parts, hardware, and electronics to complete this model, please contact Stevens AeroModel at www.stevensaero.com. Stevens AeroModel 26405 Judge Orr Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80808 USA 719-387-4187 www.stevensaero.com Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 2...
Page 3 Our version of this classic bit of aviation history, the Pacemaker 100, captures the essence of this iconic model. The Pacemaker 100, while reminiscent of those bygone years, offers a refreshingly modern design that builds trouble-free and quickly, thanks to laser-cutting processes pioneered by Stevens AeroModel.
Page 4 Please feel free to use whatever products you prefer. ☐ DEFT clear lacquer-based sealant (available at most hardware stores) ☐ Design Master Color Tool, lacquer-based spray paint (available at most arts and crafts stores) Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 4...
Page 7 Please check our website for updates to these instructions before starting the build. To obtain downloads and updates to this model aircraft kit, please visit the product page at stevensaero.com Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 7...
Page 8 Final bond all parts together with thin CA. □ Fit parts F11 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to the front of former F4, against each fuselage side, and bond with thin CA. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 8...
Page 9 Step 5 Cont. Bond Bottom View Bottom View Step 3 Step 5 Cont. Top View Bond Formers Underneath Bottom View Step 4 Step 6 Bottom View Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 9...
Page 10 Turn the assembly up side down. Fit and bond parts F18 and F19 (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) to the bottom of F17a. □ Fit and bond the assembly to former F20. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 10...
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Bottom View Bottom View Step 8 Step 12 F17a F17b F17b Bottom View Step 9 Step 13 Bottom View Bottom View Step 10 Step 14 Bottom View Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 11...
Page 12 Fuselage Bottom - Turn the fuselage up side down, and fit the forward fuselage bottom F27 (sheet 01/10, 1/16 in. balsa) to formers F8, F22, and F13 of the landing gear pocket. Bond with thin CA. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 12...
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Build Instructions Step 15 Step 18 Cont. Step 16 Step 18 Cont. Step 17 Step 19 Step 18 Step 20 Bottom View Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 13...
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F35. Bond the stringer to each former with thin CA. Repeat this step to install the middle stringer on the right side of the fuselage. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 14...
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Build Instructions Step 21 Step 25 Bottom View Step 22 Step 26 F29b F29a Step 23 Step 27 Middle Notch Bottom View Step 24 Step 27 Cont. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 15...
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H1 through H7 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) for the stabilizer, and E1 through E5 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) for the elevator, bonding with thin CA. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 16...
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Build Instructions Step 28 Step 31 1/2 in. Step 29 Step 32 1 in. Step 30 Step 33 Step 30 Cont. Step 34 Lower Stringer Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 17...
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Fit and bond the leading edge web W5 (sheet 06/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the front of ribs W3. □ Fit and bond the leading edge W6 (sheet 05/10, 3/32 in. balsa) to the front of W5. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 18...
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Build Instructions Step 35 Step 40 45 deg. W2 Behind Bottom Step 36 Step 41 Step 38 Step 42 Step 39 Step 43 Alignment Hole Alignment Hole Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 19...
Page 20 Fit and bond the diagonal braces W20 through W23 (sheet 03/10, 1/16 in. balsa) between the ribs, spar, and leading edge. Refer to the plan on the detail sheet for the correct location of each brace. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 20...
Page 22 Round the leading edge and front of the wing tip. Leave the trailing edge square. Sand the ends of the turbulator spars to flow smoothly into the wing tip. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 22...
Page 23 Centered 3/32 in. x 1/8 in. On Edge Step 53 Step 55 Cont. 1/8 in. x 3/32 in. Lying Flat Step 53 Cont. Step 56 Flush Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 23...
Page 24 Slit the covering over the lower exit slot on the right side of the fuselage and pass the elevator push rod through it. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 24...
Page 25 Step 57 Step 60 Bottom View Step 57 Cont. Step 60 Cont. Bottom View Bottom View Step 58 Step 60 Cont. Upper Exit Slot Left Side Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 25...
Page 27 Exit Slot Right Side Step 61 Step 64 Bottom View Step 62 Step 65 Bottom View Step 63 Step 65 Cont. Spikes Spikes Bottom View Bottom View Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 27...
Page 29 Left Side Step 68 Step 72 Bottom View Right Side Step 69 Step 73 Heat Shrink Tube 3/4 in. Two Pieces .015 in. Wire Left Side Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 29...
Page 30: Landing Gear
Slit the covering over the slot at the bottom rear of the fuselage. Press the tail skid TS (sheet 09/10, 1/32 in. ply) into the slot and secure with medium CA. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 30...
Page 31 Heat Shrink Tube Bottom View Step 76 Step 79 Bottom View 1/32 in. Wire Black Wire Long Arm Step 77 Step 80 Bottom View 90 deg. Bend Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 31...
Page 32 (supplied in your kit) around the dowels and under the wing. Congratulations! Your Stevens AeroModel Pacemaker UM is now complete! Please proceed to the Setup and Preflight sections to prepare your model for it’s first flights. Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.!
Page 33 Build Instructions Step 81 Velcro Bottom View Step 82 1/8 in. x 2 in. Dowels Step 83 Rubber Band Bottom View Complete Pacemaker 100 - Build Instructions © 2016 Stevens AeroModel, all rights reserved.! Page 33...
Page 34 Moving the elevator stick forward should move the elevator down. The Pacemaker UM was designed to be a very docile flyer. We set up our flight controls with fairly minimal throws. With the push rods connected, per the instructions in this manual, set the control throws...
Page 35 Once you’ve completed your first flights, you will have noticed that the Stevens AeroModel Pacemaker UM is a very stable model airplane. When built straight, and trimmed for level flight, it should readily return to “wings level” from any attitude. When flying, we never miss an opportunity to allow an onlooker to get a little “stick-time”.

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