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Section 5: Installing the Ailerons
Step 2
Locate three CA hinges. Place a T-pin in the center of
the hinges. Place the hinges into the elevator half.
Step 3
Test fit the elevator and stab together. The
elevator joiner wire will be inserted into the
hole drilled in Step 1.
Step 4
Mix 1/2 ounce of 30-minute epoxy and apply it to
the groove and hole in the elevator half. Insert the
elevator joiner wire. Remove any excess epoxy
using rubbing alcohol and a paper towel.
Note
: You can combine the previous step with
the following step if you like. This will hold
the elevator in position while the epoxy cures.
Step 5
Check to make sure the elevator moves freely. It
should not rub against the stabilizer at the tip.
Check to make sure the hinge gap between the
elevator and stabilizer is roughly 1/64". Apply thin
CA to both sides of the hinge. Make sure to
saturate the hinge and don’t use accelerator.
Step 6
Once the CA and epoxy have fully cured, gently
pull on the elevator and stab to make sure the
hinges are well glued. Flex the elevators a few
times to break in the hinges.
