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Assembly
Join the 2 stabilizer halves together if necessary. Many RC plane elevators are split in two, this accommodates the rudder. Align the elevator with the stabilizer to ensure the elevator will be the correct length after joining. If your plane does not have a split elevator skip this step.
Position the elevator next to the horizontal stabilizer and mark where your hinges will be installed. Be sure to mark both the elevator and the stabilizer.
Use sandpaper and bevel the leading edge of the elevator. The leading edge should look like this < when finished. This allows the elevator to move freely in both directions.
Cut slits in the stabilizer and elevator the width and depth of the hinge. Be careful to cut the slit straight on the centerline and not at an angle. This is the most difficult part of the installation as you are usually working with widths that are ¼" or less.
Cover the stabilizer and elevator at this time. Keep in mind that you will need to trim away some covering from the stabilizer before you glue it in place
Place the elevator and stabilizer in the appropriate slot in the fuselage. It helps to place the elevator first on split elevator planes.
Align the stabilizer and glue it in place. Make sure the stabilizer is centered before gluing. Measure the distance from wing tip to tip of the elevator on each side, they need to be the same.
Glue the hinges into the stabilizer. Make sure the hinges remain free moving and no glue has gummed them up.
Glue the hinges into the elevator. Again make sure the hinge moves freely and no glue has fouled it.
Install the control horn on the elevator. Make sure the holes on the horn are aligned with the pivot point of the hinge. Connect the pushrod to the control horn. This completes the elevator installation.