8 The elevator must be attached to horizontal stabilizer using 3 hinges. You may have to trim the
elevator to fit the stabilizer. The stabilizer should be flush with rear of the fuselage as per
the diagram.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE STABILIZER AND THE RUDDER ARE 90 DEGREES TO EACH OTHER, AND THAT THE
WING 15 PARALLEL TO THE STABILIZER.
A good way to check the alignment is to first attach the wing to the fuselage. Slide the
stabilizer into the fuselage, making sure that it is centered. Place the airplane on a table or
some steady surface and then stand back. Look at the airplane from the front, the engine would be
the closest thing to you. Stand back about 8 feet and try to have your sight level with the
engine. It will be immediately apparent if the wing is not parallel with the stabilizer.
Trim the fuselage to fit the stabilizer properly. Fill any gap with scrap wood or epoxy.
Glue vertical stabilizer into the fuselage and onto the stabilizer. The rudder attaches to the
vertical stabilizer with two hinges.
