User Manual

Section 6: Installing the Horizontal and

Vertical Stabilizer

Parts Needed

• Fuselage assembly

• Wing assembly

• Horizontal stabilizer

• Vertical stabilizer

Tools and Adhesives Needed

• 30-minute epoxy

• Hobby knife

• 90-degree square

• Tape measure

• Masking tape

• Rubbing alcohol

• Paper towels

Step 1

Locate the horizontal stabilizer and elevator assembly and remove

the elevator. Use a felt-tipped pen/pencil and ruler to mark the

center of the stabilizer at the trailing edge as shown. Using a

triangle, extend the center mark forward to the leading edge of

the stabilizer. Make sure the line is 90 degrees to the trailing edge

of the stabilizer.

Step 2

Mark the center of the stabilizer saddle at the trailing edge of the

saddle as shown.

Step 3

Lay the horizontal stabilizer on the saddle and align the rear mark

of the stabilizer with the mark on the saddle. Align the front of the

stabilizer with in the middle of the opening for the vertical ﬁn.

Once you are satisﬁed with the alignment, carefully place a couple

of T-pins through the stabilizer and the saddle.