MicronWings Soarer Manual Download Page 14

After the epoxy glue has dried, add more epoxy glue 
to the base of the vertical stabiliser to add additional 
strength.  

Note: The leading edge of the vertical stabiliser 
attaches at the point where the 

Rudder Control 

Line Hole 

is. 

 
 

 

Glue two of the 

Tailplane Mounts

 as shown here. 

The L shape one will support the leading edge and 
the other one toward the trailing edge of the tailplane.  
 
 

 
Set the fuselage up in a rig to hold it vertical and 
apply a small amount of epoxy to the 

Tailplane 

Mounts

 and glue them in place. 

 
Setting the tailplane on top and levelling it by 
supporting each end will assist in getting the mounts 
level. Refer to the next image to see the orientation of 
the mounts. 
 
After the mounts have dried, add more epoxy to the 
bottom to support the mounts. 

Note: Leave 5mm of the tail boom protruding at the 
back to hook the rubber band over. 

 

 
 

 
The tailplane attaches as shown here. Put the rubber 
band over the tail-boom shaft first and then place the 
tailplane on top and stretch the rubber band back and 
hook it over the end of the tail boom. The two dips in 
the front mount act as guides for the rubber band.  
 
 
 
 
Clearance for rudder to swing.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Hole here 

Summary of Contents for Soarer

Page 1: ...up wing airframe but also a built up tailplane with an airfoil section Carbon bracing is used extensively to give exceptional strength while retaining its light weight Whether set up for hand launchi...

Page 2: ...ne Main Ribs Tailplane Half Ribs Tailplane Boxing Wings Trailing Edge Spars Fuselage Inner Former Wings Main Spars Wings Inner Half Ribs Wings Outer Half Ribs Wings Outer Ribs Wing Spar Joiners WingTi...

Page 3: ...s Ballast Weights Towline Hook Rudder Control Line Rudder Hinges Rudder Deflection Bands Rudder Horn Towline Hook Forward Hard Stop Towline Hook Spacers WingsTip Main Spar Carbon Capping Strips flat 3...

Page 4: ...et to the work surface ensuring it is completely flat and free from wrinkles Tailplane Construction Lay the tailplane parts out on the plan and check you have all the correct parts The Tailplane Main...

Page 5: ...ne Boxing pieces to allow them to fit neatly in between the two centre ribs Trim the leading edge piece as shown and glue in place The tailplane section is now finished except for the sanding of the T...

Page 6: ...and Wing Outer Rib in place Glue one at a time and set the frame down on the flat surface to adjust the rib so it sits flat Swap from one wing to another to give time to dry while building Next glue t...

Page 7: ...rame on a flat surface and ensure all four points sit flat on the surface Allow to dry before proceeding because these two ribs will be used to align all the others Work on both wing tips at the same...

Page 8: ...otrude Glue in place the WingTip Capping Blocks which will be sanded back later It s now time to attach the wing tips to the main wing The WingTip Main Spar slides into the slot created by the Wing Sp...

Page 9: ...in place Masking tape can also be used to pull the two parts together for gluing Once the wing tips are securely glued to the main wing you can glue in place the WingsTip Cornice pieces On this piece...

Page 10: ...capping blocks on the tailplane and wing tips to match the curvature of the ribs Cut them down using the rib s shape as a guide and then finish off by hand with sandpaper and round them off Your comp...

Page 11: ...rudder at this stage Use a hair dryer to gently and evenly heat the covering all over Start with the hair dryer about 30cm away and move closer as needed to allow the covering to shrink Work a little...

Page 12: ...l boom in place yet Use the Wing Attachment Spars to insert and make sure the holes are not filled with glue Glue in place the Wing Root Joiners and insert the carbon Wing Attachment Spars to make sur...

Page 13: ...surface of the Carbon Tail Boom to allow the glue to stick to it better Do this from the Rudder Control Line Hole all the way back to the end of the Carbon Tail Boom Use BlueTak to hold the airframe v...

Page 14: ...plane Mounts and glue them in place Setting the tailplane on top and levelling it by supporting each end will assist in getting the mounts level Refer to the next image to see the orientation of the m...

Page 15: ...e in the Carbon Tail Boom and tape a piece of masking tape to the end to prevent it being pulled through Thread the other end through the hole in the Towline Hook and twist the end back around the con...

Page 16: ...screw Remove the rubber band from the vertical stabiliser With the Towline Hook held firmly against the adjusting screw centre the rudder and pull the Rudder Control Line taught through the hole in th...

Page 17: ...ling out Leave the left Fuselage Outer Former off but still attach the wings Add or remove ballast to balance the glider Once the glider is balanced replace the left Fuselage Outer Former and re check...

Page 18: ...se yourself 2 The location of the balance point compared to the towline hook position is very important For correct operation the balance point should be slightly behind the towline hook position This...

Page 19: ...of the red arrow Most people will tend to go to the opposite side the glider is veering to in an attempt to keep the glider on track However this will have the opposite effect and worsen the situatio...

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