STABILIZER PREPARATION
1. Locate the horizontal stabilizer. Slide the stabilizer into the slot
prepared in the previous section. Position the stabilizer so that it is
centered in the fuselage and that the trailing edge of the elevator is
90' to the center line of the fuselage. Insert a pin through a piece of
string and attach the pin to the fuselage on the center line as shown.
Stretch the string to the comer of the elevator. The distance from the
pin to the comer must be equal on both sides. This method will adjust
the stabilizer so it is 90' to the center line of the fuselage.
2. Mark on the stabilizer where the fuselage and the stabilizer touch.
Do this on the top and the bottom of the stabilizer. Remove the
covering in between the two lines. This will allow a more secure glue
joint when the stabilizer is epoxyed later. Do not cut the balsa wood
under the covering.
3. Locate the vertical stabilizer. Remove the covering from the lower
vertical stabilizer base.
INSTALLATION OF
HORIZONTALSTABILIZER
IMPORTANT: This next series of steps will determine how well your
Hobbistar 60 will fly. So please read and reread these steps so that you
are totally familiar with its sequence.
1. Using wing saddle tape, apply a strip to both sides of the wing
saddle area as shown.
2. Using four rubber bands (#64) temporarily secure the wing to the
fuselage. This becomes your basic reference point.
3. Lay the fuselage with wing attached on any flat surface. Mix a batch
of 30 minute epoxy. You will have plenty of time to work so don't
hurry. Using a scrap piece of plywood left over from the aileron servo
tray, apply a generous amount of epoxy to the inside area; top and
bottom, and along the sides of the stabilizer slot as shown.
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