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Install and center the main wing tube. Look at the plane
from the back forward to make sure that the horizontal
stabilizer is parallel with the wing tube. If the stabilizer is
not aligned use shims or sand inside the pocket until
it’s
parallel.
Push the horizontal stabilizer all the way forward in the
pocket. Position the stabilizer parallel to the main wing
tube. Measure from each corner of the stabilizer to the
canopy latch. Adjust the stabilizer until the
measurements are equal on both sides. (Install the
horizontal stabilizer without the elevator attached.)
Extra time spent aligning the stabilizer will go a long way
to improve the flight characteristics of your airplane.
When the horizontal stabilizer is positioned glue it in
place with thin CA glue. Wick glue in on both sides, top
and bottom. The use of an applicator tip is suggested to
control the flow of thin CA and get it exactly where you
want it. It is not necessary to cut the covering from the
center of the stabilizer. Gluing to the covering provides
enough strength.
Elevator
Roughen up the jointer plate for the elevator halves with
a piece of sand paper so the epoxy will adhere better.
Test fit the elevator joiner plate to each elevator half.
Insert the joiner plate into both halves and look down the
hinge line. It should be straight. If not use a small file
and adjust the slots a little at a time. (Do not glue it yet.)
