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Installing The Ailerons
For the following steps you will need: 1 each left and right wing panels (with ailerons & hinges)
1.
The installation process for the aileron
hinges is the same for all of the control
surfaces on this model. Press the four
CA hinges into the slots in the aileron.
Use pins in the center of each hinge to
keep them centered when pressing
them into the slots in the trailing edge of
the wing.
2.
Mix up a small batch of 5 minute epoxy.
Carefully apply a small amount to the
aileron torque rod groove at the inboard
end of the aileron. Carefully press the
torque rod into the aileron and insert the
hinges into the trailing edge of the wing.
Wipe away any excess epoxy from the
aileron and trailing edge of the wing.
Adjust the aileron so that the tip of the
aileron is flush with the wing tip.
The ailerons should be tight against the pins in the hinges to minimize the gap
between the wing and the aileron. The aileron is now in the proper position for
permanently gluing them in place with thin CA glue.
3.
Flex the aileron down and hold it into this position with a piece of masking tape.
Remove the pins from one hinge and apply 4-5 drops of thin CA glue to the
hinge. We suggest using a fine tipped applicator on the glue bottle to better
control the flow of glue.
4.
Remove the pins from the next hinge and repeat the gluing process. Finish gluing the rest of the hinges in the same
manner. Remove the tape that is holding the flexed aileron in position and flex the aileron in the opposite direction and re-
apply the masking tape to hold it in this position. Now apply 4-5 drops of thin CA glue to the bottom of each hinge on the
aileron. Remove the masking tape and return the aileron to its center position. Because it takes a little time for the glue to
fully wick its way through the entire surface of the hinge and the surrounding wood, allow 10 minutes before flexing the
aileron. Any spilled glue can be removed with Sig Debonder.
After sufficient time has passed, flex the aileron up and down several times to create free and easy movement. You must
also pull on the aileron at each hinge location to be sure that the hinges are firmly bonded in place. Repeat this process to
attach the aileron to the other wing.
Joining The Wing Panels
For the following steps you will need:
1 each left and right wing panels with ailerons attached
1 each 10mm Hardwood Wing Joiner
1.
Slide the 10mm Hardwood Wing Joiner into one of the wing panels and then slide
the other wing panel into position to test the fit of the joiner. The wings should fit
tightly together and the center ribs should fit flush around their edges. If you need
to make any adjustments to get the proper alignment, you may slightly trim the
openings in the wing ribs.