MicronWings Soarer Manual Download Page 7

Once the 

Wings Trailing Edge Spars 

are

 glued on, 

glue in place the 

Wings Leading Edge Spars.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Wing Tips Construction 

 
Lay the wing tips parts out and check that you know 
where they all fit. The ribs are in order from largest to 
smallest. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As with the wing construction, first start with the 
second ribs in as shown here and glue them in place. 
Then set the frame 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 time swapping 
from one to the other to allow for drying.  

Note: Make sure you build each wing tip as per the plan so that you don’t have two the same! 

 
Continue to glue in all the 

WingTip Ribs

 and 

Wing 

Tip Half Ribs

, looking along the leading edge to 

ensure they are all lined up straight.  
 
 
 
 
Once the ribs are dry, glue in place the 

WingTip 

Trailing Edge Spar

.   

 
 
 
 
 
 

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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