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Trimming 6" of edge off horizontal stabilizer and elevator

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blane.c

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See attached below, Fuselage Tube 4" dia. Total width from outer edge to center fuselage tube is 50" (12.25"+12.25"+12.25"+10"+1.25"+2"). Total width of tail 100". Total width of trailer to put it in, inside dimension 90". Bracing cable attaches 11" from outside edge each side.

What is best way to trim off 6" from each side? Does the loss of area matter? Could the area trimmed off be compensated for by the addition a trim tab?



Flyer Horizontal Stab..jpg

Thank you.

P.S. the 1 5/8" dimensioned is 3/8" short of the center of the fuselage tube.
 
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