Build Instructions
Empennage
The empennage consists of the horizontal
stabilizer, elevator, vertical stabilizer and rudder.
Assemble parts required for each component of
the empennage over top of your plan set. Dry fit
components together then bond all parts while
holding assembly flat against your work table.
1. Fit and bond the vertical stabilizer from 3/32
in. balsa parts V1, V2, V3 and V4.
2. Fit and bond the rudder from 3/32 in. balsa
parts R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5.
3. Fit and bond the horizontal stabilizer from
3/32 in. balsa parts H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5.
4. Fit and bond one elevator half from 3/32 in.
balsa parts E1, E2, E3, and E4. Repeat for
second elevator halve.
5. Align leading edge (hinge line) of elevator
parts against a straight edge or ruler. Use
medium CA glue to bond 3/32 in. bass wood
part E5 (included in your hardware bag)
between elevator halves as indicated on the
plan set.
6. Lightly sand all empennage parts using 400
grit sand paper and a sanding block. Lightly
radius the leading edge of the horizontal and
vertical stabilizes leaving the trailing edge of
parts square.
7. Follow sanding instructions given on the plan
set under “Tape Hinge Diagram” for
preparing surfaces for hinging.
8. Cover empennage parts using a high quality
light weight covering film. We suggest
AeroLITE by Stevens AeroModel. Note that
the plan set contains a trim guide for the
scalloped covering scheme represented on
the product packaging.
9. Once again, following the “Tape Hinge
Diagram” instruction given on the plan set,
leave a 1/32 in. gap between surfaces at
hinge line then, apply tape hinges to join the
horizontal stabilizer to elevator and vertical
stabilizer to rudder. Note: we prefer clear
tape or covering film for tape hinges.
Tip: Use a low-tack painters masking tape to
tape the parts to be hinged to your work table.
This will make it much easier to retain part
alignment and hinge gap distances while
applying your tape hinges.
Set the empennage aside until final assembly.
QuickOats™ (100)
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