Hangar 9 Ultra Stick 60 Instruction Manual page 21

Section 5:
Installing the Horizontal Stabilizer
Step 7. Remove the horizontal stabilizer from the fuselage and
using a sharp hobby knife and a straight edge, carefully trim
away the covering approximately 1/16 " inside the lines you
just marked.
Caution: It's extremely important that you do not press
hard enough to cut into the wood structure as doing so
could weaken the horizontal stabilizer.
Step 8. Install the wing onto the fuselage. With the fuselage
and horizontal stabilizer together on a flat surface, check
to be sure the wing and horizontal stabilizer are parallel with
each other. If adjustments to the horizontal stabilizer saddle
are necessary because the wing and stabilizer are not parallel,
carefully sand the horizontal stabilizer saddle to adjust if
necessary. Be absolutely sure that the fuse and stabilizer are
on a flat surface and the wing is installed correctly before
removing any material from the saddle area.
Step 9. Mix approximately 1/2 ounce (minimum) of 30-minute
epoxy to install the horizontal stabilizer to the fuselage. Using an
epoxy brush or mixing stick, spread the epoxy onto the top of
the horizontal stabilizer where it comes into contact with the
fuselage. Coat the stabilizer saddle area of the fuselage.
Note: Be sure when joining the horizontal stabilizer to the
fuselage that they are assembled on a firm, flat surface and
that they are level with each other.
Step 10. Lay the horizontal stabilizer onto a flat surface and
position the fuselage onto it, making sure it's centered and
aligned as in Steps 3 and 4. Reference the bare wood you just
exposed to re-align the stabilizer. Place a heavy object (one that
won't damage the fuselage structure) on top of the fuselage to
press the stabilizer and fuselage together.
Step 11. Wipe off any excess epoxy using a paper towel and
rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to cure fully before proceeding
to the next step.
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