E-flite LR-1A Pogo ARF 15e - Manual (Page 7)

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Steps 6 through 13 can be performed while
the epoxy is curing on the joiner wire.
 6. Insert the joiner wire into both elevator halves.
Use low-tack tape to keep the joiner wire in
position while the epoxy cures. Use a straight edge
to make sure the elevator halves are in alignment
with each other.
 7. Place a T-pin in the center of each of the four
hinges. This will center the hinges when installed in
the stabilizer.
 8. Use a ruler to determine the center of the
stabilizer. Use a square and felt-tipped pen to mark
the center line on the top of the stabilizer. This will
help in aligning the stabilizer on the fuselage later.
 9. Place the hinges in the stabilizer as shown.
 10. Slide the elevators in position on the stabilizer.
 11. Make sure the tips of the elevators are aligned
with the tips of the stabilizer.
hinging the Elevators
Required Parts
Stabilizer and elevator assembly
Required tools and Adhesives
Pin vise Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm)
Sandpaper Toothpicks
30-minute epoxy Low-tack tape
Square Felt-tipped pen
Thin CA T-pins
Mixing cups Mixing sticks
Paper towels Rubbing alcohol
Ruler or straight edge
 1. Remove the stabilizers from the elevator. Also,
remove the elevator joiner connecting the elevators.
 2. Use a pin vise and 1/16-inch (1.5mm) drill
bit to drill a hole in the center of each hinge slot.
Drill holes in both the elevators and stabilizer at
this time. This creates a tunnel for the CA to wick
into, making a better bond between the hinge and
surrounding wood.
 3. Use sandpaper to roughen the ends of the joiner
wire. This provides a surface for the epoxy to bond
to when the joiner is installed.
 4. Mix a small amount of epoxy. Use a toothpick to
apply the epoxy to the joiner where it contacts the
elevators.
 5. Use a toothpick to apply epoxy into the hole for
the joiner wire and to the exposed wood where the
joiner wire fits the elevators.