E-flite Ascent EP Park Glider ARF User Manual

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Parts Needed

Fuselage assembly
Wing assembly
Horizontal stabilizer w/elevator
Vertical stabilizer w/rudder
Tail boom skid

Tools and Adhesives Needed

Hobby knife
Ruler/tape measure
30-minute epoxy
Rubbing alcohol
Paper towels
Masking tape
Felt-tipped pen/pencil
Sandpaper (medium)

Step 1. Locate the horizontal stabilizer with the elevator
attached. With the decals facing up, mark the center of the
stabilizer at the hinge line as shown. Also mark the center of
the tail boom inside below the fin slot with a felt-tipped pen.

Step 2. Place the horizontal stabilizer on the balsa wood saddle
under the tail boom and align the two marks made in Step 1.
The trailing edge of the tail boom should align with the hinge
line, allowing the elevator to move up and down. Use masking
tape to hold the horizontal stab to the boom.

Step 3. Mount the wing to the fuselage and use a long ruler
to measure the distance from the wing tip to the tip of the
horizontal stabilizers as shown in the illustration below. Carefully
adjust the horizontal stabilizer until the measurement (a) is equal
on both sides. Make sure to keep the marks on the trailing edge of
the stabilizer and tail boom aligned.

Step 4. Use a felt-tipped pen and mark the stabilizer on both
sides of the tail boom.

Section 2: Installing the Horizontal and Vertical

Tail Surfaces