Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Hey Folks,,,
I'm building an Eagle 2 ARF, and there's a word that is used in the instruction manual, which I'm having a problem understanding its meaning ... <span style="color: #ff0000"><u>WICK</u></span>.

The manual instructions:
"Although the control surfaces of the Eagle ARF have been glued in at the factory, apply a drop of Instant (thin) CA glue at each hinge location, for added security. Allow the glue to <span style="color: #ff0000"><u>wick </u></span>into the hinge slot."

1. Now before you answer this question, is it correct that the <u>control surfaces </u>refer to the <u>Ailerons</u>?
2. And why apply glue to this area when it is already attachedby a small metalrod?
3. what will happen if I don't apply glue to the control surfaces?

James<br type="_moz" />

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Wick means to apply the CA to the hinge line and then allow capillary action to pull the CA throughout the hinge so that is gets firmly glued to the wood the hinges is in. Simply apply 4-6 drops of CA to each hinge and allow it to wick into the entire hinge. Also, turn over the wing and apply 4-6 more drops to the opposite side of the hinge as well.

To answer your three questions

1. Now before you answer this question, is it correct that the <u>control surfaces </u>refer to the <u>Ailerons</u>?

Yes, "Control Surfaces" means the ailerons. It also means the rudder and the elevator as well. All of these are considered control surfaces</p>

1. And why apply glue to this area when it is already attached by a small metal rod?

The "small metal rod" does not attach the aileron to the wing. This rod is called a torque rod and it's purpose is soley for movement of the aileron. It is what transfers the motion of the servo to the aileron. Hinges are what secure the ailerons to the wings.</p>

1. what will happen if I don't apply glue to the control surfaces?

The control surfaces will more than likely come off in flight and the plane will crash.

Ken

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RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Thanx RC,,,
just to be sure I understand, the photos below indicate where the glue should be. Is that OK? And a word or two about: Hinges are what secure the ailerons to the wings. What's holding the aileron to the wing? It appears to be part of the covering but is this the hinge you speak of?

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Yes, those are the locations of the hinges.

I should have done this in my first post, and I apologize. RCU member Minnflyer has created in excellent How-to on installing CA hinges. Read through it and it should answer all of your questions.

Installing CA Hinges

Ken

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Thanx Ken,,,
Wow, now I know what <span style="color: #ff0000">WICK </span>means. I applied the CA, and man did it <span style="color: #ff0000">wick</span>. So to understand fully what I did, by applying CA to this area I created a hinge with the glue. <u>The glue becomes the hinge</u>. So when I take the Eagle out to fly the ailerons will move up &amp; down as they should? I ask this question because before the glue, the control surface was flexible, now the airleron is static (fixed in one position). This is the goal, correct?

James

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Thanx Ken,,,
Scratch that last statement about the CA glue becoming the hinge(s).I mistakenly glued parts of the aileron/wing section along with the hinges. CA DEBONDERis on the way from Tower Hobbies.

You live and learn.

Thanx again

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Thanx Ken,,,
Scratch that last statement about the CA glue becoming the hinge(s).I mistakenly glued parts of the aileron/wing section along with the hinges. CA Debonderis on the way from Tower Hobbies.

You live and learn.

Thanx again

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

You do have little 3/4" x 1" rectangular bits of hinge material in those slots, don't you? The hinges are the little fuzzy coated pieces of Mylar that the CA glue binds after thay are positioned into slots cut in the balsa edge strips.

http://www2.gpmd.com/image/g/gpmq3950.jpg

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

I do Charlie P,,,
I made the mistake of applying the glue without my eye-glasses, and put a few drops where I thought the hinge was.

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

That's another advantage of running a "T" pin through the midpoint before setting them in place. #1 you know they are equally set and #2 you can find them. Also helps to flex the control surface to the desired high-rate throw before applying the drops along the hinge-line. Then flex it the other direction and hit the opposite sides. This also assures you won't have binding from overly tight mating surfaces.

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

The term "wick" comes from the wick of a candle or kerosene lamp.

Dip a cloth wick into a liquid and the liquid will seep into the cloth even upward, against gravity - the way the kerosene does.

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

good luck with your eagle Sooperflye, Its a great trainer, Its what I soloed on my first time out. I still take it out sometimes for a lazy day of flying.

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Sooper Flye,
It sounds like you are a beginner.
Welcome to the hobby!
I hope you aren't planning on trying to teach yourself to fly.
Please, find a local club and get their help.
Not only will they teach you to fly but will help you with your builds.
Good Luck,
KW_Counter

ps: I learned on an Eaglr II - it's a GREAT trainer and plane

RE: Define: WICK for (Eagle 2 ARF)
 

Thanx Guys,,,
for the help. Yeah, just starting out and I'm loving this hobby. I've run into a few pratfalls, but it's all good learning what not to do.

James,,,

as for joing a club, yes, I plan on it.