Applying the finishing touches to the stabilizer covering. Some of the students became quite proficient at the covering, painting and ironing processes.

Special "bias-ply" finishing tapes were used on the vertical fin and rudder. These tapes could be stretched around the curved edges and cemented into place.

The final coat of Polybrush was applied to the horizontal stabilizer, completing the covering process. All components were now ready for the application of a silver primer to shield the fabric from harmful ultraviolet rays. Due to the toxic nature of this primer it was sprayed on by the EAA members when the students were not present.