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E-flite Pitts Model 12 15e ARF Assembly Manual
4. Align the stabilizer so it is in alignment with the
wings as shown.
5. Double-check the alignment of the stabilizer. Use a
felt-tipped pen to trace the outline of the fuselage onto
the stabilizer.
6. Use a hobby knife with a new blade to trim the
covering inside the line drawn in the previous step.
Note
: Use care not to cut into the underlying wood of the
stabilizer. This could significantly reduce the strength of
the stabilizer and cause it to fail in flight.
Hint
: Use either a hot knife or soldering iron to cut the
covering, as this will reduce the amount of pressure
needed to cut the covering, and in turn, reduce the
chances of cutting into the underlying wood.
