Mark the centerline Align the stabilizer with the fuse
D 9. On the top surface of the horizontal stabilizer,
measure to find the exact center from side to side.
Draw a "centerline" using a felt-tip pen. Next, extend
that line onto the trailing edge, in the hinge gap, as
shown. (DO NOT MARK ON THE ELEVATOR.)
EQUAL MEASUREMENTS
D 11. Attach a piece of string with a T-pin to the center
of the fuselage as shown. Hold the string to one corner
of the horizontal stabilizer. The distance from the pin
to the horizontal stabilizer must be exactly the same to
both corners.
Mark the stabilizer location
Align the stabilizer with the wing
(DO NOT USE GLUE IN THIS STEP)
D 10. Insert the stabilizer into the horizontal stabilizer
slot so it is centered in the fuselage (A). Place the wing
onto the fuselage and secure it with two rubber bands
view the plane from the rear to check for proper
alignment. The stabilizer should be parallel with the
wing (B). If not, sand the high side of the stabilizer
mounting plate a little at a time until correct.
D 12. With the stabilizer properly aligned, use a felt-tip
pen to trace a line around the tail of the airplane on the
top and bottom of the horizontal stabilizer.
Remove the center covering
D 13. Remove the stabilizer and draw two additional
lines, on the top and bottom, 1/16" inside the lines
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