Stabalator Installation
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 8:13 pm
by WilliamBatten
I’m at the point in my build to install the stabalator - I believe it is drawing T07 - not sure. My Y Tail Spar Assembly is already bolted onto the airframe per the plans. I don’t see how I can install the stabalator without first removing the Y Tail Spar Assembly - or at least loosening the bolts to allow it to move aft about .5 inches.
Am I missing something? How did others install the stabalator?
Thanks in advance,
Bill
Re: Stabalator Installation
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2023 10:41 pm
by Bryan Cotton
Bill,
I have an A model but the tail should be the same. The top skin should not be riveted. You position one of the tail halves up on the bolted in Y assembly, slide it down, and sneak the hockey stick (forward spar) into the cutout of the turtledeck skin. At least that is what I remember. For sure, once I had the Y frame bolted on, it stayed bolted on.
Do you have any pictures?
Re: Stabalator Installation
Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2023 5:36 pm
by WilliamBatten
Bryan,
Actually, your advice was helpful. I just had to open the cutout a bit more - and it worked perfectly.
Thanks,
Bill