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- Page 1 .46-.60 ProX260 ARF-QB & .60-.90 ProX260 ARF-QB (Quick Build) ASSEMBLY MANUAL AEROWORKS 4903 Nome Street, Denver, CO. 80239 - Phone 303-371-4222 - Fax 303-371-4320 E-mail - info@aero-works.net...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Aeroworks Contact Information ………………………………………………………………. 3 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………... 4 Kit Contents 46-60 ……………………………………………………………………………… 5 Kit Contents 60-90 ……………………………………………………………………………… 7 Items Needed To Complete 46-60 ……………………………………………………………... 9 Items Needed To Complete 60-90 ……………………………………………………………... 10 Tightening and Re-shrinking the Covering ………………………………………………….. -
Page 3: Aeroworks Contact Information
Further, Aeroworks reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Aeroworks has no control over the final assembly or materials used for final as- sembly, No liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. -
Page 4: Introduction
CAD design, LASER cut technology, and high quality included hardware. We hope you enjoy building and flying your ProX260 ARF-QB. Great care has been taken in both the design and manufacturing of the ProX260 ARF-QB to allow for the strongest and lightest construction possible. Only the highest quality materials from the covering, paint, wood and hardware have been used in the construction of this model. -
Page 5: Kit Contents 46-60
KIT CONTENTS .46-.60 ProX260 mounting of the control horns. Pre-cut hole - Covered MATERIAL LIST - in bottom of wing for the servo extension. Aileron is in place with (5) CA hinges not glued .46-.60 size ProX260 Servo Hatch Cover in place with (2) nylon small latch hatch (2) 4-40 blind nuts pre installed at wing tip for installing the side force generators... - Page 6 Left and Right Side Force Generators – covered and pre-drilled the holes for mounting (1) 8x80x300mm foam for receiver Horizontal Stabilizer with elevator assembly with (6) CA hinges (not glued)---covered Elevators Pre-drilled for the mounting of the (4) 6-32x1” Hex Head Bolt control horns (4) Flat Washer (4) Lock Nut...
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Page 7: Kit Contents 60-90
KIT CONTENTS .60-.90 ProX260 bottom of wing for the servo extension. MATERIAL LIST Aileron is in place with (5) CA hinges not glued .60-.90 size ProX260 Servo Hatch Cover in place with (2) nylon small latch hatch (2) 4-40 blind nuts pre installed at wing tip for in- stalling the side force generators Fuselage –... - Page 8 Horizontal Stabilizer with elevator assembly with (6) CA hinges (not glued)---covered (4) 6-32 x 1 1/4” Hex Head Bolt Elevators Pre-drilled for the mounting of the (4) Flat Washer control horns (4) Lock Nut (2) Flat Washer for Right Thrust Fin with Rudder assembly Pre-drilled for the mounting of the control horns and steering tiller with (4) CA hinges (not glued) –...
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Page 9: Items Needed To Complete 46-60
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE .46-.60 ProX260 Hardware • Allen wrenches US and Metric. • Dremel cutting disc and sanding drum tool • Electric drill and selection of bits • Razor saw • Flat head screwdriver • Hobby heat gun • Hobby iron and covering sock •... -
Page 10: Items Needed To Complete 60-90
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE .60-.90 ProX260 Hardware • Allen wrenches US and Metric. • Dremel cutting disc and sanding drum tool • Electric drill and selection of bits • Razor saw • Flat head screwdriver • Hobby heat gun • Hobby iron and covering sock •... -
Page 11: Tightening And Re-Shrinking The Covering
TIGHTENING AND RE-SHRINKING THE COVERING 1. Open your kit slowly and take care not to dam- 4. Use your heat gun with extreme caution. Take age any parts of the kit. Remove all parts from care not to apply too much heat to one area for their plastic protective covers for inspection. -
Page 12: Check Seams And Overlaps For Good Seal
IMPORTANT: It is the purchaser / user responsibility to check the covering seams and overlaps for se- curity and a good seal. Aeroworks is not re- sponsible for failure of covering seams or over- laps during flight. This is a never ending process that must be done after each flying secession. -
Page 13: Wing Assembly
WING ASSEMBLY 3. Use a straight edge to make sure that the aileron Aileron/Servo Installation sits flush with the wing-tip. The ailerons and wings come pre-hinged but are not glued. The builder must glue the hinges in place using thin CA. 1. -
Page 14: Control Horn Installation
5. Install the brass servo eyelets in the servos with 7. Ensure the output shaft is centered in the hole as the flanges towards the top of the case as shown shown. below. Note: Trim the servo mounting screws to ensure they will not pass through the top of the wing... - Page 15 2. Place the control horn over the predrilled mount- 4. Thread the two mounting bolts into the control ing holes. horn base plate on top of the aileron. Be careful not to over tighten as this could crush the sheet- ing.
- Page 16 6. Use a small flat stick, an epoxy stir stick works 2. Install the pushrod onto the nylon control horn well, to keep the ailerons in the neutral position using the supplied R/C Link. Center all servos as shown. using the radio, leave the radio on until you have clearly marked the pushrod.
- Page 17 4. Final servo installation shown below. Be sure to 2. Final servo installation shown below. Be sure to use a piece of fuel tubing over the clevis to keep use a piece of fuel tubing over the clevis to keep it secure.
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Page 18: Stab And Elevator Assembly
Stab/Elevator Installation 1. Slide the horizontal stabilizer into the pre-cut 3. Ensure the ailerons are centered with the wing, it slot in the fuse. Use a ruler to center the stab may be necessary to tape them in place. Adjust from the back like shown below. - Page 19 5. Use a pen to lightly mark the stabs position in 7. Insert stab back in fuse and double check align- relation to the fuse on both top and bottom. ment. Allow the Epoxy to dry before continuing. Note: Clean off excess epoxy using rubbing alcohol.
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Page 20: Vertical Fin/Rudder And 40-60 Tail Wheel Installation
VERTICAL FIN/RUDDER INSTALLATION (.46-.60 Tail Wheel Installation) 1. Mix 30 Minute Epoxy and brush onto the ex- 46-60 SIZE ONLY posed portion of the rear post and reinforcement 3. Use 30minute epoxy to secure the steering arm tab on the vertical fin as shown. inside the precut slot in the rudder as shown. -
Page 21: Main Landing Gear, Wheel Pants Assembly
MAIN LANDING GEAR/ WHEEL PANTS ASSEMBLY 46-60 SIZE ONLY 1. Gather the landing gear parts as shown below. 6. Install the tail wheel bracket to the bottom of the ◊ 2 - Aluminum Landing gear struts fuse using the supplied mounting screws. ◊... - Page 22 3. Secure the mounting bolts with the provided 5. Align the flat sides of the axle bolt vertical and 8-32 lock nuts. Make sure to place the flat snug the lock nut against the landing gear strut. washers onto the bolts before the lock nuts. Note: Do not tighten securely yet.
- Page 23 8. Install the inner wheel collar on the axle. Use a 10. Final installation of wheel pant with two mount- drop of blue Loctite on the wheel collar set ing bolts. screw and tighten the wheel collar in place. Note: Make sure wheel turns freely without binding or rubbing against the wheel pant.
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Page 24: Tail Wheel Assembly 60-90 Size Only
Tail Wheel Installation 60-90 ONLY 1. Align rudder tiller steering arm with pre drilled 3. Mount the tail wheel steering tiller using two mounting holes at bottom of rudder. wood screws. 2. Apply a drop of thick CA to the tiller arm 4. - Page 25 5. Attach the rudder steering springs to the rudder tiller arm and tail wheel steering arm. 6. Tail wheel installation is now complete...
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Page 26: Elevator/Rudder Servo Installation
Elevator/Rudder Servo Installation 1. Locate the pre drilled mounting holes and install 4. Remove the stick holding the pull string from the rudder and elevator control horns using the inside the fuse as shown. same method used on the wing. Both horns should be on the same side of the fuse as shown. - Page 27 6. Loop the pull string through two of the wires on 8. Pull the guide string through the fuse, be careful the male end of the extension. Make sure the to not pull to hard and cause the string to break extension will stay straight while being pulled or come undone.
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Page 28: Stroke Engine And Throttle Servo Installation
2 STROKE ENGINE AND THROTTLE SERVO INSTALLATION 1. With the engine positioned as far forward as 4. Place 2 of the 3.5mm flat washers onto the possible in the cutout mark the position of the mounting rails as shown. This will provide the engine mounting holes on the engine mounting required right thrust. - Page 29 6. Place engine between mounting rails and allow 2. Install the throttle servo using the servo screws all four bolts to pass through. Install flat washer provided with the servo. and 6-32 lock nuts onto mounting bolts and tighten them evenly. Ensure that the wood does 3.
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Page 30: Stroke Engine And Throttle Servo Installation
2. Install the throttle servo using the servo screws 4 Stroke Engine Installation provided with the servo. 1. Test fit 4 stroke engine in mounting rails as 3. Install throttle servo linkage as shown below. shown. Follow steps 1-6 on pages 28-29 for mounting instructions. -
Page 31: Fuel Tank Assembly And Installation
FUEL TANK ASSEMBLEY AND INSTALLATION 1. Gather the Fuel Tank parts as shown below. 3. Install the 4 threaded eyelets as shown below. ◊ 1 - Fuel tank ◊ 1 - Fuel tank stopper assembly Note: Thick CA may be used on the threads of the ◊... - Page 32 5. Install the fuel tank using the provided nylon ties and foam pad as shown below. 6. Install the fuel lines to the carburetor and muf- fler as shown.
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Page 33: Radio Installation
Attach the servo lead to the extension and secure with wire. Note: If the wings will be removed frequently an Aeroworks Safety Clip is recommended to secure the extension. -
Page 34: Decal Installation
Decal installation 1. Decals supplied with kit may vary from photos 3. Factory placement of decals shown. below. Note: Clean surface and tighten all covering before any decals are applied. 4. Factory placement of decals shown. 2. Factory placement of decals shown. -
Page 35: Preflight Preparation
PRE-FLIGHT PREPARATION 1. Slide the wing tube in the fuse wing tube sleeve. Slide the wings on the wing tube and plug in the servo connectors. Slide the rubber backed washer on the wing mounting bolt and insert bolt through the fuse side and into the wing root blind nut. -
Page 36: Center Of Gravity (C.g.) / Control Throws
The control throws are shown in degrees and inches of de- 1. Balance the ProX260 ARF-QB without fuel in flection measured at the widest point of the con- the tank with the batteries installed and ready to trol surface for both low and high rates. - Page 37 3. Use the widest part of the elevator as shown to 5. Slide the throw meter under the rudder boost tab. measure the elevator throw in inches. Use scotch tape to secure the throw meter to the vertical fin. 4. Gather the Rudder Throw Meter (Supplied) and 6.
- Page 38 Throw meter is available from Aeroworks. 8. Use the widest part of the aileron to measure the aileron throw in degrees. 9. Use the widest part of the elevator to measure...
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Page 39: Control Throw Deflection Table
Control Throw Deflection Table Control Throw Deflection Table .46-.60 ProX260 .60-.90 ProX260 Low Rate High Rate Low Rate High Rate Aileron 1 1/2 ” or 20˚ up 2 1/2” or 30˚ up Aileron 2 ” or 20˚ up 3” or 30˚ up 1 1/2 ”... -
Page 40: Preflight Checks
Preflight Checks Aerobatics Center of Gravity: Check CG is set properly. The ProX260 ARF-QB is capable of any aerobatic maneuver. After you gain some confidence and Engine: The engine should run smoothly at all little experience flying the airplane you can cut throttle settings with smooth transition from loose and perform any maneuver you can think of.
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