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60cc Freestyle 260 ARF QB-L

(Quick Build Light)

ASSEMBLY MANUAL

AEROWORKS

4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320

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Page 1: ...60cc Freestyle 260 ARF QB L Quick Build Light ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome Street Denver CO 80239 Phone 303 371 4222 Fax 303 371 4320 E mail info aero works net ...

Page 2: ...nt wood and hardware have been used in the construction of this model The 60cc Extra 260 Freestyle ARF QB L has been individually hand built cov ered and painted by trained and experienced craftsmen with over 25 years of manufactur ing experience CAD design laser cutting technology and jig built parts assures accu racy in all stages of production WARRANTY Aeroworks manufacturing guarantees this ki...

Page 3: ... Wheels Wheel Pants Aluminum Tail Wheel Throttle Pushrod Set Rud Pull Pull Assembly Pushrod Set w Ball Links Compound Control Horn Set Throttle Servo Mount Engine Mounting Template Part Number AFREX260RB60WT AFREX260RB60ST AFREX260RB60WH AFREX260RB60AG AFREX260RB60AC AFREX260RB60MW AFREX260RB60WP AFREX260RB60AT AFREX260RB60TP AFREX260RB60PA AFREX260RB60PB AFREX260RB60CC AFREX260RB60SM AFREX260RB60...

Page 4: ...tion 3 DLE 55RA 1 DLE 55RA 1 Stock 2 5 Standoffs Included with motor 12 Fender Washers 8 Motor mounting bolts 1 22 x 8 Propeller Most of the recommended hardware can be pur chased directly through Aeroworks Please visit our online store at WWW AERO WORKS NET OR CALL AT 303 371 4222 Exhaust Option 1 1 Jtec Standard Wrap Around Pitts Muffler 2 Muffler Mounting Bolts Supplied with muffler 2 Mounting ...

Page 5: ...Aeroworks 5 Hitec 7954SH Servos for flight surfaces 1 Hitec 5625MG Servo for throttle Recommended Spinner 1 3 1 2 Carbon Spinner Note Spinner available from Aeroworks Electronic Accessories Receiver Option 1 An 8 channel receiver may be used using a receiver with 8 channels will allow the builder to mix both aileron and elevator servos together in the radio Mixing these functions will result in a ...

Page 6: ...xtra 260 Freestyle QB L The following sizes will be used 2 6 Extensions For Aileron Servos 2 6 Extensions For Receiver To Wing 1 12 Extension For Throttle 2 36 Extensions For Elevators Note Extensions available from Aeroworks TOOLS ADHESIVES NEEDED TO COMPLETE Allen wrenches US and Metric Electric drill and selection of bits Razor saw Flat head screwdriver Hobby heat gun Hobby iron and covering so...

Page 7: ...ou will be rewarded with a long lasting beautifully covered model TIGHTENING AND RESHRINKING THE COVERING 2 Using your covering iron with a soft sock gently apply pressure and rub in the covering If any bubbles occur your iron may be to hot Reduce heat and work slowly 3 If bubbles persist use a small pin to punch holes in the bubble to relieve trapped air and reheat 4 Use your heat gun with extrem...

Page 8: ...in CA on the canopy mounting tabs and front dowels as shown DO NOT install canopy on the fuse until glue has fully cured Failure to do so may cause canopy to be permanently glued to the fuse HINGING AILERONS CHECKING GLUE JOINTS 1 Gather the items shown below for the installa tion of the Aileron Required Parts Included 1 Wing Panel 1 Aileron 7 Pin Point Hinges Required Tools and Adhesives 30 Minut...

Page 9: ...or light oil to the hinge joint This ensures no epoxy gets into the hinge during assembly 3 Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered stick to apply the epoxy inside the pre drilled holes in the trailing edge of the wing Apply epoxy to one side of each hinge and insert the hinge com pletely into the hole Ensure the hinge axis is vertical and parallel to the trailing edge of the wing before epoxy c...

Page 10: ...4 IMPORTANT The control horns with the longer base leg are for the Ailerons 5 Use 80 Grit Sandpaper to scuff the control horn where it will be glued to the aileron as shown below 6 Use 80 Grit Sandpaper to scuff the base plate where it will be glued to the aileron as shown below 7 Optional step If you would like to paint your control horns we recommend you prep and paint them at this time Use tape...

Page 11: ...t control horns 10 Final picture of pushrod and control horn as sembly shown below 11 Place aileron control horns into the pre cut slot with the base plate installed Use a ball point pen to mark the location of the base plate as shown below 12 Use a hobby knife to carefully remove the cover ing Take care not to cut to deep and damage the wood underneath the covering 13 Final picture of removed cov...

Page 12: ...m portant that the control horn is correctly aligned with the hinge line 19 Fasten the pull string from the servo hole to the male plug of the servo extension 21 Install servo in servo well with the output arm toward the leading edge of the wing Drill holes for servo mounting screws 20 Pull aileron servo extension through pre installed rubber grommet in root end of wing 15 Place aileron control ho...

Page 13: ...arm screw with a socket head screw This will allow for easier removal at a later date These screws can be purchased from Micro Fasteners part number SCM2508 22 Install servo with servo mounting screws 25 A pushrod adjustment wrench has been in cluded this will allow the pushrod length to be extended or shortened without removing the servo arm Adjust the pushrod length so the con trol surface is ne...

Page 14: ...l Horn Single output Short base 1 Control Horn Base Plate 1 2 5 4 40 Adjustable Pushrod 2 4 40 Ball Links 2 4 40 Bolts 2 4 40 Lock Nuts 1 Brass Spacer 1 3mm Flat Washer Required Parts Not Included 1 Elevator Servo 4 Servo Mounting Screws Micro Fastener Part number STW0209 recommended 1 1 1 2 Servo Arm 1 36 Servo Extension 1 Aeroworks Safety Clip Required Tools and Adhesives 80 Grit Sandpaper 5 Min...

Page 15: ...ll link goes between the left and right sides of the control horn sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut Brass spacer goes between servo arm and ball link and is not installed between the right and left control horns 10 Place elevator control horns into the pre cut slot with the base plate installed Use a ball point pen to mark the location of the base plate as shown below 5 Use 80 Grit Sandpa...

Page 16: ...his time 15 With elevator centered in neutral position en sure the mounting hole of the control horn is centered on the hinge line as shown Double check this alignment while the epoxy cures it is very important that the control horn is correctly aligned with the hinge line 16 Install servo with the output arm toward the leading edge of the stab Drill holes for servo mounting screws 11 Use a hobby ...

Page 17: ...e servo arms have an additional bolt for se curing arm to servo This bolt can be reached through the servo arm slot in the stab as shown below 19 Install ball link to servo arm correct installation of ball link to servo arm shown below Note Flat washer will prevent ball link from coming loose from brass ball 17 Tape the elevator in place as shown This will help keep the elevator centered while mak...

Page 18: ...elly Isopropyl Alcohol Paper Towels Builders Tip Wet paper towels with isopropyl alcohol before starting rudder installation This will make cleaning any excess epoxy easier once the rudder is installed 3 Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered stick to apply the epoxy inside the pre drilled holes in the trailing edge of the fin Apply epoxy to one side of each hinge and insert the hinge com plete...

Page 19: ...ervo w mounting hardware 1 3 Double Output servo arm Required Tools and Adhesives 1 16 Ball Driver Small Phillips screw Driver Wire Cutters Pliers 1oz Bottle Thick CA Glue Masking Tape RUDDER SERVO PULL PULL INSTALLATION 7 Ensure there is no gap between fin and rudder Check that you have full rudder deflection be fore epoxy fully cures Allow epoxy to fully cure 2 Install control horn base plate an...

Page 20: ...p and damage the wood underneath the covering 8 Use 80 grit sandpaper to scuff the control horn where it will pass through the rudder 9 Use 80 grit sandpaper to lightly scuff the back of the control horn mounting base as shown 4 Place base plate against rudder and mark its lo cation with a ballpoint pen 5 Slide the remaining base plate onto the opposite side of the rudder control horn as shown ...

Page 21: ... 14 Install the remaining 4 40 ball link as shown 15 Before the epoxy has fully cured ensure that full rudder travel can be achieved If the control horns come in contact with the fuse at full throw they may not be properly centered in the slots 10 Apply 30 minute epoxy only to the portion of the control horn that will be glued into the slots in the rudder Apply epoxy to both sides of each control ...

Page 22: ...he nose of the airplane 21 Feed one rudder cable through the pre installed cable exit tube in the rear of the fuse toward the front of the fuse Repeat for other side 16 Finished rudder control horn installation shown below Notice that the ball link mounting loca tions are in line with the hinge line 17 Install 4 40 couplers into the two remaining ball links at this time Builders Tip Only thread th...

Page 23: ...le through brass swage tube 26 Thread cable through the threaded coupler hole and back through the brass swage tube as shown 27 Loop the cable back through the brass swage tube and pull tight 22 Loop or tape cable to fuse to prevent cable from being pulled into fuse 23 Pull the rudder cables from rear of fuse to the rudder servo tray Note Cables run parallel down fuse and do not cross each other ...

Page 24: ...all 32 Tape the rudder balance tab to the top leading edge of the vertical fin in the neutral position as shown This ensures the rudder is straight when the cables are attached 33 Plug the rudder servo into the rudder channel of the receiver and power up Turn on transmitter to center rudder servo Ensure servo trim and sub trims are centered Note On metal geared servos use blue Loctite for all serv...

Page 25: ...il Wheel Assembly 3 Tail Wheel Mounting Screws 1 Steering Tiller 2 Tiller Mounting Screws 2 Steering Springs Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips Screw Driver Pliers Wire Cutters 1oz Bottle Gap Filling CA Glue Notice Please note optional carbon fiber tail wheel available from Aeroworks All mounting steps will be identi cal for carbon fiber tail wheel 34 Attach the ball link to the rudder control ...

Page 26: ...rews before inserting in the pre drilled holes 6 Align the tail wheel with pre drilled mounting holes on the bottom of the fuse 7 Place a drop of thick CA on tail wheel strut mounting screws before inserting in the pre drilled mounting holes on the bottom rear of the fuse 2 Tape the rudder balance tab to the top leading edge of the vertical fin in the neutral position as shown This ensures the rud...

Page 27: ...or full rudder deflection and that they do not bind 9 Attach the steering spring to the rudder tiller Center the spring between both tail wheel and steering tillers 10 Wrap spring around steering tiller and then back around itself as show below This is best per formed by hand but pliers can also be used 8 Mount the tail wheel struts using three wood screws ...

Page 28: ...rs 5 Install the axle into the gear strut with lock nut Only snug tighten axle lock nut at this time MAIN LANDING GEAR AND WHEEL PANT INSTALLATION 1 Gather the following items shown below for the main landing gear assembly Required Parts Included 1 Aluminum Landing Gear 2 3 5 Foam Wheels 2 Axles with Lock Nuts 2 Wheel Collars 4 Flat Washers Wheel Spacers 4 8 32 Mounting Bolts 4 8 32 Lock Washers 4...

Page 29: ...ve been preinstalled in wheel pant 10 Repeat above steps for other wheel and wheel pant 6 Check alignment of axle with cutout in wheel pant Check alignment of wheel pant mounting holes with mounting holes in gear Once all is aligned securely tighten axel to gear strut 7 Install two washers to help center wheel in wheel pant 8 Install 3 5 wheel and outer wheel collar Use blue Loctite on the wheel c...

Page 30: ...he template ENGINE STOCK MUFFLER INSTALLATION 1 The 60cc Freestyle Extra 260 will accept a wide range of engine types The DLE 55RA engine with Stock Muffler was used for the test flights Gather the following items needed for engine installation Required Parts Included 1 Mounting Template DLE55RA Required Parts Not Included 1 50cc Engine DLE55RA Shown 4 DLE 55 Standoffs w Mounting Bolts 8 1 2 Diame...

Page 31: ... flat fender washers to mount engine to firewall 9 Temporally mount muffler to check fit and en sure muffler will not hit engine box 10 Distance from front of firewall to front of engine prop hub is 6 7 8 Note Use aluminum standoffs supplied with engine and washers not supplied to achieve correct distance Mounting Distance is 6 7 8 6 7 8 6 Use a 3 16 drill bit to drill the engine mounting holes in...

Page 32: ...be weighted down on a flat surface to prevent warping 4 Remove front exhaust tunnel hatch of fuselage 5 Use a sealing iron to ensure the covering is bonded to the bottom of the fuse frame around the pre cut hot air exit holes 1 Gather the canister items as shown below Required Parts Included 1 Plywood Canister Mount 65mm 4 Silicone Tubes 2 4 40 Mounting Bolt 2 4 40 Washers Required Parts Not Inclu...

Page 33: ... mount as shown 10 Assemble the canister to the header with the Tef lon coupler and clamps in accordance with manufactures instructions 11 Slide the canister into the canister tunnel as shown below 6 Remove covering over the precut air exit holes as shown below 7 Finished canister air exit holes shown below Note Reseal all edges with a covering iron to prevent fuel from soaking into the wood ...

Page 34: ...ister installation shown below once satisfied with canister position reinstall radio tray floor 16 Install header using the supplied gasket or high temp silicon gasket material and securely bolt to cylinder head as shown 12 Slide canister mount onto rear of canister as shown below 13 Use blue locktite on canister mount mounting bolts ...

Page 35: ... weighted down on a flat surface to prevent warping 4 Remove front exhaust tunnel hatch of fuselage 5 Use a sealing iron to ensure the covering is bonded to the bottom of the fuse frame around the pre cut hot air exit holes 1 Gather the tuned pipe items as shown below Required Parts Included 1 Plywood Tuned Pipe Mount 60mm 4 Silicone Tubes 2 4 40 Mounting Bolt 2 4 40 Washers Required Parts Not Inc...

Page 36: ...loctite to insure the bolts do not come out from vibration 10 Bolt tuned pipe mounting bracket to pre installed blind nuts in fuselage 11 Installed tuned pipe mounting bracket shown below 6 Remove covering over the precut air exit holes as shown below 7 Finished pipe air exit holes shown below Note Reseal all edges with a covering iron to prevent fuel from soaking into the wood ...

Page 37: ...n Please refer to exhaust manufacturer instructions for proper header length and header to pipe spac ing 16 Slide pipe into fuse if may be necessary to ro tate the pipe slightly so it can move through the fuse 17 Reinstall motor to standoffs and secure mount ing bolts with a drop of blue loctite 12 Install the silicone canister supports in pre in stalled rear pipe mounting bracket as shown The rea...

Page 38: ...Tools and Adhesives 1 Pencil Felt Tip Pen 1 Phillips Screw Driver 1 5 64 Ball Driver 1 Electric Drill 1 1 16 Drill Bit 1 7 64 Drill Bit 1 Rotary Cutting Tool with Cutting Disk 1 Wire Cutter 1 Soldering Iron 1 Silver Solder Sta Brite Recommended 1 80 Grit Sandpaper 1 34oz Bottle Blue IC Loc Thread Locker 2 Mark the location of the throttle pushrod on the firewall as shown 3 Drill hole through firew...

Page 39: ...all point pen 8 Apply 5 minute epoxy to the side of the servo mount that will be in contact with the engine box side 9 Align throttle servo mount with alignment marks Use a 1 16 drill bit to drill through the box side and into the throttle servo mount Use caution not to drill into the throttle servo 10 Use 10mm mounting screws to secure the throt tle servo mounting tray to the box This adds as a s...

Page 40: ...lder like Sta Brite Silver Solder 14 Solder the threaded brass coupler to the end of the throttle pushrod 15 Lightly sand end of pushrod for best bond 16 Attach the throttle pushrod with the 4 40 ball links and secure Power up the receiver and throttle servo and adjust pushrod for proper op eration Ensure the servo or rod does not bind or jam at closed or full open positions 17 Drill a small hole ...

Page 41: ... Spacer Required Parts Not Included 1 Large Nylon Tie 2 Small Nylon Ties 3 Location of manual choke pushrod shown be low 2 We recommend installing the carburetor choke pushrod as shown Use nylon ties to provide support and holding friction for the choke push rod Place silicon fuel tubing over the wire pushrod to prevent damage from vibration and provide holding friction Solder a threaded in sert o...

Page 42: ...PI Shown 4 Aeroworks Safety Clips Required Tools and Adhesives 1 Pencil felt tip pen 1 Electric Drill 1 1 16 Drill Bit 1 Wire Cutter IGNITION INSTALLATION 2 Position the ignition module on the side of the engine mounting box and mark the location of the nylon tie holes as shown 3 Use a 1 4 bit to drill the ignition module mounting holes 5 Roll foam rubber to make a pad as shown Make the pad slight...

Page 43: ...oworks safety clip and secure wire to engine stand offs to prevent wires from touching hot engine or rubbing against inside of cowl 9 Using a small piece of hook and loop material secure the Smart Fly ignition regulator to the en gine box floor 10 Mount ignition switch in accordance with the switch manufacturers instructions and hardware Note Ensure ignition switch location does not interfere with...

Page 44: ...ps Screw Driver Wire Cutter Soldering Iron Silver Solder Sta Brite Recommended 80 Grit Sandpaper FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY Fuel Line In stallation Kit and Tank available separately from Aeroworks 2 Solder a brass fuel barb to the fuel line pick up tube This will keep the weight of the fuel clunk from pulling the fuel line off the brass tube Note No brass barbs are required for the air vent lines 5 Final ...

Page 45: ...k Secure the fuel tubing with nylon ties to the pick up tube and clunk 10 Please note that if using an optional smoke tank both tanks must be mounted on their side in or der for them to fit inside the fuselage 8 Insert the rubber stopper assembly into the tank with the vent tube at the top of the tank 9 Secure the rubber stopper with set screw Take care not to strip threads by over tightening set ...

Page 46: ... is recommended you always use a fuel filter on your gas can filters should not be installed inside the airplane Inline fuel filter can clog and cause your engine to quit T Fill Line Carb Vent Line 3 Use small nylon ties to secure fuel line Note Gasoline will cause the fuel line to expand over time Always secure fuel lines with nylon ties to prevent them from pulling off during flight 6 Tighten ny...

Page 47: ...as shown below Note Vent dot available from Aeroworks 10 Use a hole template to mark a 3 8 hole in the desired location of the fuel vent exit dot 11 Use a hobby knife to cut a hole in the bottom of the fuse forward of the landing gear plate to al low the fuel vent exit dot to pass through 12 Route the vent line through the hole made in the previous step and attach to the fuel vent exit dot Use saf...

Page 48: ...ders Tip In order to prevent the fuel from siphoning out of the tank place fuel dot higher than the clunk line of the fuel tank 17 Use a hobby knife to remove covering followed by the underlying balsa as shown below The use of a new blade is recommended for a clean easy cut 18 Use thick CA to secure fuel dot in fuse 19 Feed filler line through dot and plug line into filler plug as shown 20 Secure ...

Page 49: ...tructions for antenna orientation 5 Finished radio installation shown below RADIO AND BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Gather the radio and battery installation items as shown below Required Parts Not Included 2 8x80x300mm Foam Pad 2 356x12 5mm Velcro Straps 1 Receiver 6 8 Channel Recommended 1 Batteries 5200mah Li Ion Shown 1 Regulators Fromeco Sahara Shown 1 Receiver Switch Smart Fly Shown 1 Adhesive back...

Page 50: ...wl mounting blocks 5 Mark the side of the template that will come in contact with the cowling This will help when transferring the cut out locations onto the cowl COWL INSTALLATION REGULAR MUFFLER 1 Gather the following items for the cowling in stallation Required Parts 1 60CC Freestyle Extra 260 Cowling 1 8 x 11 Card Stock for Muffler Template 1 Front Air Inlet Template Required Tools and Adhesiv...

Page 51: ...of clearance be tween the cowl and the motor Make any adjust ment to the cylinder head cut out at this time 6 Trace around the head of the engine being care ful to keep the template in the same location 7 Use a hobby knife to cut out the engine cylinder exit opening as shown 9 Align template with mounting bolt holes in cowl Use a felt tip marker to transfer the template cut out pattern to the cowl...

Page 52: ... cowl template Mark the location of the muffler exit stingers at this time 15 Align template with mounting bolt holes in cowl Use a felt tip marker to transfer the tem plate cutout pattern to the cowl and mark cut location 16 Remove the template and use a rotary cutting tool and sanding drum to cut out the openings in the cowl 17 Bolt cowling in place and check fit If the cowl ing comes into conta...

Page 53: ...ocks 5 Mark the side of the template that will come in contact with the cowling This will help when transferring the cut out locations onto the cowl COWL INSTALLATION CANISTER OR PIPE 1 Gather the following items for the cowling in stallation Required Parts 1 60CC Freestyle Extra 260 Cowling 1 8 x 11 Card Stock for Muffler Template 1 Front Air Inlet Template 1 Bottom Air Exit Template Required Too...

Page 54: ...sily removed Also When using rubbing alcohols or other paint removers always test on painted parts before using 10 Remove the template and use a rotary cutting tool and sanding drum to cut out the openings in the cowl 11 Temporarily mount cowl to fuse ensure that the cowl does not come in contact with the engine and that there is at least 1 4 of clearance be tween the cowl and the motor Make any a...

Page 55: ...les may need to be made in the cowling 12 Locate the supplied front air inlet template and tape to cowl The front air inlets should be cen tered both vertically and horizontally on the en gine head This will allow cool air to pass through the cowl and into the fins of the engine Transfer the template cutout pattern to the cowl and mark cut location 13 Locate the supplied bottom air exit template a...

Page 56: ... plate to bottom of engine box to give a thicker mounting area for securing the servo mounting screws DA70 TWIN ENGINE THROTTLE AND COWL INSTALLATION 1 The DA 70 Twin engine with standard mufflers was also used for the test flights Gather the fol lowing items needed for engine installation Required Parts 1 DA70 Mounting Template Required Parts Not Included 1 DA70cc Engine 16 1 4 Spacers 8 1 2 Diam...

Page 57: ...the location of the bottom cowl mounting tabs as shown 11 Install 4 40 cowling mounting screws through template material and into the bottom cowl mounting blocks 6 Finished throttle servo installation shown below Power up the receiver and throttle servo and ad just pushrod for proper operation Ensure the servo or rod does not bind or jam at closed or full open positions 7 Finished ignition install...

Page 58: ...n below 17 Check the fit of the template at this time It may be necessary to make small adjustments to the cutout to get it to fit properly 12 Mark the side of the template that will come in contact with the cowling This will help when transferring the cut out locations onto the cowl 13 Lift the template material so that it contacts the bottom of the muffler exhaust stacks Trace the location of th...

Page 59: ...out the bottom of the cowling Transfer the template cutout pattern to the cowl and mark cut location 23 Finished cowl installation shown below Note Aeroworks has found this method to provide sufficient cooling for the engine It is still important to check motor temperatures to en sure it is not running too hot If your engine does run hotter than the manufacturer suggests additional cooling holes m...

Page 60: ...al long enough to reach the plug cap on the engine Tape this strip to the side of the fuse Mark and cut out for the location of the plug cap Repeat for other plug cap 25 Remove plug and plug cap and bolt the cowl in place and slide the template over it Use a pen to transfer the location of the cut out onto the cowl Repeat for other plug cap 29 To give your plane a more finished look we rec ommend ...

Page 61: ...ashers Required Tools and Adhesives 5 64 Ball Driver 34oz Bottle Blue IC Loc Thread Locker Note SFG s are optional and available from Aeroworks WING AND STAB SFG INSTALLATION 2 Test fit the bottom wing inner SFG ensuring that the top SFG s mounting tab keys fits into the matched slot in the lower SFG 3 Locate the pre installed slot for the wing inner SFG Cut covering away from slot 4 Using your se...

Page 62: ...asher as shown below 8 Repeat inner SFG mounting steps for the re maining wing 10 Locate the pre installed blind nuts at the tip of the wing and remove covering from location for the mounting bolts 11 Mount the outer SFG using the supplied 6 32 mounting bolts and 6 bonded washers Repeat outer SFG mounting steps for the remaining wing 12 Using similar mounting method used for the wing inner SFG mou...

Page 63: ...hown below 6 Factory decal placement shown below 1 Gather the items listed below for the installation of the supplied decal package Required Parts 1 Custom Decal Package Required Tools and Adhesives Straight Edge Hobby Knife Scissors DECAL INSTALLATION 2 Cut each decal away from the decal sheet and remove backing Place decal on airplane in de sired location ...

Page 64: ...s on the wing mounting bolts and insert bolts through the fuse side and into the wing root blind nuts Tighten snugly but do not over tighten and crack the fuse or wing root wood 6 Install hairpins into both front and rear aluminum anti rotation wing dowels to provide additional security Bend at dotted line PREFLIGHT PREPERATIONS 1 Gather 8 4 40 cowl mounting bolts and 8 6 small rubber backed washe...

Page 65: ...les and into the fuse blind nuts Tighten snugly but do not over tighten and crush the hatch or the fuse sides 7 Gather 4 4 40 stab mounting bolts and 4 6 small rubber backed washers these will be used to secure the stabs to the fuse 8 Slide the stab tube in the fuse stab tube sleeve Slide the stabs on the stab tube and connect pushrod to servo arm Slide the rubber backed washers on the stab mounti...

Page 66: ...ng use the following throws High Rate Aileron 4 3 4 or 40 up 4 3 4 or 40 down Rudder 55 left 55 right Full rudder deflection is typically recommended for all out 3D Elevator 4 1 2 or 50 up 4 1 2 or 50 down Recommend Expediential 25 expediential on low rates 45 expediential on medium rates 60 expediential on high rates Use the given rates as a starting point Then adjust rates to suit your own flyin...

Page 67: ... aircraft until the fuselage is parallel to the table top 8 Use the widest part of the aileron to measure the aileron throw in degrees Note Throw meter available from Aeroworks 9 Use the widest part of the elevator to measure the elevator throw in degrees 5 Secure the tabs to the fin using clear tape 6 Degrees are measured at the tip of the boost tab as shown below ...

Page 68: ...el by moving the batteries and receiver before adding any ballast 5 Attach loop to cable attachment as shown below 6 Slide wing back against fuse insuring both wings are pushed firmly against fuse CG Can also be measured at the wing tip CG is located 3 7 8 from the leading edge at the wing tip 2 Slide wings away from fuse and install the CG Buddy on the wing tube and front rotation dowel as shown ...

Page 69: ... Extra 260 settle in for a perfect 3 point landing It is always a good idea to check your air plane before each flying session Listed below are a couple of key areas that should be checked before each flying session checking these items will result in an airframe that lasts for many years Covering Seams and Overlaps Glue Joints Engine Mounting Bolts Prop Mounting Bolts Servo Mounting Screws Servo ...

Page 70: ... associated with flying the model aircraft are allowed at or in front of the line In the case of air shows demonstrations straight line must be established An area away from the line must be maintained for spectators Intentional flying behind the line is prohibited 5 I will operate my model aircraft using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC...

Page 71: ...nted with pre drilled mount ing holes 8 4 40x14mm Button Head Bolts for cowl mounting 8 6 Bonded Washers 8 3mm Split Ring Lock washers 2 1 5mm Aluminum Main Landing Gear 4 8 32x25mm hex head Bolts main landing gear mounting 4 4mm flat washers for main landing gear mounting 4 4mm split ring lock washers for main landing gear mounting 2 5x45mm AL Axle bolts 4 5mm Flat Washers Wheel Spacer 2 M8 Lock ...

Page 72: ...end 1 4 40 Ball Links 1 4 40x16mm Hex Head Bolt 1 4 40 Lock Nuts 1 Brass Spacer 11 3 Engine Mounting Template DLE 55 DA50 DA60 DA70T and DLE 55RA and Universal 1 Card Stock 8 x11 for making the template for cutting of cowling 1 Pre cut Paper Template for Front of Cowling 1 Pre cut Paper Template for Bottom of Cowling 12 2 Mounting Brackets for Canister 65mm hole and Pipe 60mm hole 8 Silicon Tubes ...

Page 73: ...tly on the 60cc Freestyle Extra 260 The carbon leaf spring adds tremendous strength compared to the stock aluminum tail wheel at a reduced weight Aeroworks Safety Clips Made from flexible plastic the Aeroworks Safety Clips provide a easy and safe way to secure your servo connections 2 5 Gallon Hand Crank Gas Fuel System The 2 5 gallon hand crank gas fuel system is perfect for pilots venturing into...

Page 74: ...to monitor engine RPM while conveniently mounted inside the airplane Vent Exit Dot Clean up your fuel vent exit on the bottom of your model with these clean looking vent exit dots Ma chined from high quality aluminum these exit dots are compatible with all fuel types 60cc Freestyle Extra 260 Custom Dash Panel Dress up the cockpit of your model with this 3 dimen sional dash panel Made from rigid pl...

Page 75: ...ered aircraft 3 feet of 1 8 ID DU BRO tygon tubing is pro vided Simple turn fuel dot provides a nice finished look to any model Aluminum fuel T with 1 8 ID will provide superior fuel flow Simple and Secure way to mount your Battery and Radio Equipment The Velcro One Wrap design secures too itself for an easy and fast way to mount your radio gear SFG Side Force Generators Custom Designed Side Force...

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