User Manual

Parts Needed

• Wing

• Elevators (2)

• Fuselage with vertical and horizontal stabilizers attached

Tools and Adhesives Needed

• Thin CA glue

• CA remover/debonder

• Paper towels

• T-pins

Step 1. Locate the elevators and hinges. Trial fit the elevators

into the proper position on the horizontal stabilizer, using the

same hinging techniques learned in Section 1.

Step 2. With one elevator half properly aligned (left and right),

apply thin CA glue to the hinges on both sides (be sure to

remove the T-pins first). Wipe away any excess CA with CA

debonder and a paper towel.

Step 3. After the hinges are dry, make sure they are securely in

place by trying to pull the elevator from the horizontal stabilizer.

Caution: Use care not to crush the structure.

Step 4. Repeat steps 1-3 for the other elevator half.

Step 5. Work the elevators up and down several times to

“work in” the hinges and check for freedom of movement.

Important: If any binding has developed, it must

be removed. You may have to trim away some

covering or balsa to make each control surface

move freely.

Section 7: Hinging the Horizontal Stabilizer

and Elevators