Carl Goldberg GPMA0955 EAGLE 2 - Manual (Page 10)

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On Stab & Fin, Mark center
lines at hinge locations
On elevator & rudder, mark
center lines along entire lead-
ing edge.
Use your CG Hinge Marker to mark
the center of the wood surfaces to be
joined.
Carefully cut a slot approximately 1/2”
deep and slightly wider than the
hinge, using your favorite knife
blade.
After all slots have been made, mark
the center of
your hinge and insert a
pin (see illus.) This will hold the hinge
in place while sliding the matching
part (aileron, etc.) onto the JET
HINGE.
DO NOT GLUE!
With both surfaces hinged and
assembled, check the alignment. For
good control response, the hinge gap
should be as small as possible, but
should allow for full deflection when
needed.
Remove the hinges and complete the
construction of the airplane.
Note: in the next few steps the hinges will be TEMPORARILY
installed - they are not permanently installed until after
the model is covered.
Flat sand fin and stab, round outer edges
(except bottom & lower 2" of fin L.E. Sand
elevator tips to blend with stab.