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100cc Carbon Cub SS 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 1 100cc Carbon Cub SS 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Aeroworks Contact Information ………………………………………………………………. 3 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………... 4 Kit Contents……………………………………………………………………………………… 5 Items Needed To Complete ……………………………………………………………………... 8 Removing Windshield & Checking Glue Joints ...……………………….…………………….. 13 Window Hangars ………………………………………………………………………………… 14 Tightening and Re-shrinking the Covering …………………………………………………… 15 Check Seams and Overlaps for Good Seal …………………………………………………….

  • 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 jig-built assures accuracy in all stages of production. The Carbon Cub SS ARF-QB is designed for gas engines in the 100cc gas category. DLE 111cc engine is shown in the assembly instructions. The aircraft was tested with the DLE 111cc and has outstanding performance.

  • Page 5: Kit Contents

    KIT CONTENTS (1) Top Hatch for engine box pre-installed with: 100cc Carbon Cub SS ARF-QB (4) T2x10mm PWA screws Materials List (2) Fuse Rear Side Window, tinted color, pre-glued Basic Aircraft Parts (2) Fuse Front Side Window (can open), tinted color, pre-installed with the below...
  • Page 6 Left Wing with Aileron, Flap – Covered, pre-drilled (4) Cooper spacers for landing gear for the mounting of the control horns mounting (2) 8-32 blind nuts pre-installed for wing (2) 8-32x25mm hex head bolts for landing mounting gear supports mounting (2) 8-32 blind nuts pre-installed for wing (2) 8-32 lock nuts for landing gear supports struts mounting...
  • Page 7 (2) 4-40x20mm hex head bolts (2) Window Latch set (4) 4-40x16mm hex head bolts (4) T2.6x10 Screws (6) 4-40 lock nuts (2) Window Holder (6) 3mm flat washers (4) Brass Spacers # 13 (4) 4-40 coupler with nuts for steel cable (1) Engine Mounting Template for DA100/ (4) AW Metal Control Horns –...

  • Page 8: Items Needed To Complete

    1 - 27x10-28x10 2 Blade Propeller ◊ 1 - 28x12-29x10 2 Blade Propeller Note: DLE 111 can be purchased through Note: DA 120 can be purchased through Aeroworks. Aeroworks. Engine Option 2: DA 100-L ◊ 1 - DA 100-L ◊...
  • Page 9 4 - Lock Washers ◊ 2 - Smoke brass inlets ◊ 2 - Smoke inlet bolt plugs Note: Available through Aeroworks Exhaust Option 2: Canister Mufflers ◊ 2 - MTW TD 75H Rear Exit Canisters ◊ 2 - 70mm Drop Headers-Flex Headers Recommended ◊...
  • Page 10 Hitec 7955TG Servos may be used for sport flying. ◊ 1 - 4.5” Spinner- Carbon Fiber Recommended If flying more aggressive aerobatics please see servo option two below. Note: Spinner available from Aeroworks Note: Servos available through Aeroworks ◊ 8 - Hitec 7955TG Servos for flight surfaces ◊...
  • Page 11 HARDEWARE NEEDED TO COMPLETE Receiver Power System : Recommended Extensions: 20-22 AWG extensions are recommended through The Aeroworks Power 150 Power package is out the 100cc Carbon Cub SS. The following sizes recommended. The package consists of the will be used: following items: ◊...
  • Page 12 BUILDING ACCESSORIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE Adhesives Tools • 15-30 Minute epoxy • • Blue Loctite Allen wrenches US and Metric. • • Epoxy mixing cups, mixing sticks, brushes Dremel cutting disc and sanding drum tool • • CA kicker (optional) Electric drill and selection of bits •...

  • Page 13: Removing Windshield & Checking Glue Joints

    It is also rec- ommended that this be done after each flying 2. Use thin CA to reglue any accessible glue joint session. If a loose hinge is found, please contact as shown below. Aeroworks for further instructions.

  • Page 14: Window Hangars

    Window Hangars 1. Two Window hangars have been provided with 3. Slide the hook portion of the hangar over the your 100cc Carbon Cub SS. These hangars can bottom edge of the window. be used to hold the windows in the up position while working on the airplane.

  • Page 15: Tightening And Re-Shrinking The Covering

    4. DO NOT use a heat gun near the side windows. Heat applied directly to these surfaces will cause the material to deform and bubble. Aeroworks is not responsible for heat related damage to windows/windshield 2. Using your covering iron with a soft sock, gently therefore, will not replace any parts apply pressure and rub in the covering.

  • Page 16: Check Seams And Overlaps For Good Seal

    It is the responsibility of the purchaser / operator to check the covering seams and overlaps for security and a good seal. Aeroworks is not responsible for failure of covering seams or overlaps during flight. Note: If covering continues to lift apply a small amount of thin CA underneath the covering.

  • Page 17: Ultracote™ Colors

    Ultracote™ Colors Red/White Scheme Blue/White Scheme 1. Your model is covered with Ultracote™ covering. 1. Your model is covered with Ultracote™ covering. In case of repairs, the colors are: In case of repairs, the colors are: Red/White Scheme Blue/White Scheme True Red #866 Midnight Blue...

  • Page 18: Wing Assembly

    1 - 3/32” Ball Driver 3. Attach the 48” extension to the aileron servo ◊ 1 - Pushrod Adjustment Wrench (Supplied) lead and secure with Aeroworks Safety Clip. ◊ 1 - Electric Drill Ensure the connectors will not come apart from ◊...
  • Page 19 5. Pull aileron extension through root end of wing. 7. Install servo in servo well with the output arm toward the trailing edge of the wing. Drill holes for servo mounting screws. 8. Install servo with servo mounting screws. Re- peat servo installation process for all aileron and flap servos.
  • Page 20 Aileron/Flap Control Linkage 2. Assemble the pushrod and control horn assem- bly as shown. The ball link goes between the Installation left and right sides of the control horn sides and is secured with a nylon lock nut. Start with the 1.
  • Page 21 6. Align the left and right sides of the control horns 4. Align the control horns over the factory drilled to the mounting holes and mount using six wood holes. screws as shown. 7. Use tape to hold aileron in the neutral position. Plug the servo into the receiver and turn radio on.
  • Page 22 Strut Assembly and Installation 2. Use the 8-32x20mm mounting bolt to install the Strut Assembly and strut mount as shown. Use blue loctite to prevent Installation the mounting bolt from coming loose in flight. 1. Gather the strut assembly items as shown below. Required Parts ◊...
  • Page 23 5. Apply 5 Minute Epoxy to the strut eyelet as 7. Finished strut mount and eyelet assembly shown shown. Screw the eyelet into the predrilled hole below. Repeat the same steps for the remaining in the bottom of the wing. wing before continuing.
  • Page 24 9. Use the 8-32 x 20mm mounting bolts and lock 11. Secure the center strut support using nuts to secure the struts to the strut mounts as 8-32x20mm bolt, 8-32 Lock nut, and Flat shown. Washer. 10. Finished Strut mount shown below. 12.
  • Page 25 13. The remaining 8-32 x 20mm bolts and lock nuts will be used to mount the struts to the fuse. It is recommended that these stay in the struts during transport to insure they will not be misplaced. 14. Finished strut assembly shown. Remove the bot- tom bolts from the center support to fully col- lapse the strut as shown below.

  • Page 26: Window Latch Installation

    Window Latch Installation 1. Gather the window latch items as shown below. 3. Use thick CA on each screw prior to installing to lock screws in place. Required Parts ◊ 2 - Window Latches Note: CA glues have a fast drying time. ◊...

  • Page 27: Rudder And Pull-Pull Cable Assembly

    RUDDER AND PULL – PULL CABLE ASSEMBLY Important: Test fit the rudder to the vertical fin Rudder Installation before applying epoxy to hinges. 1. Gather rudder installation items as shown below 3. Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered stick to apply the epoxy inside the pre-drilled holes in Required Parts ◊...

  • Page 28: Rudder Servo Installation

    Mix epoxy in mixing cup and use a tapered stick to apply the epoxy inside the pre-drilled Rudder Servo Installation holes in the trailing edge of the fin. 1. Gather the rudder control linkage parts shown below. Required Parts ◊ 2 - 3”...
  • Page 29 Rudder Control Linkage 3. Thread brass coupler half way into ball link. As- semble ball link to control horn. Installation Note: There are two types of 4-40 couplers supplied, 2. Gather the Rudder control linkage parts as two are for the throttle and choke pushrods shown below.
  • Page 30 6. Mount rudder control horns using six wood 9. Pull the rudder cables from rear of fuse to the screws. rudder servo tray. Note: Cables run parallel down fuse and do not 7. Repeat the above steps for mounting the remain- cross each other.
  • Page 31 11. Using an X-ACTO knife clean away any burrs 14. Loop the cable back through the brass swage from brass swags. This will allow the rudder tube. cable to pass through brass swage easily. 12. Thread cable through brass swage tube. 15.
  • Page 32 16. Crimp the brass swage tube with a crimping tool 18. A drop of thin CA may be applied to the swage or pliers. tube to help secure the cable. 17. Cut off excess cable as shown 19. Assemble the rudder coupler pushrod as shown below.
  • Page 33 20. Attach couplers to front servo arm using 4- 22. Install remaining ball links on the rear servo arm 40x16mm bolts flat washers and lock nuts as using 4-40x20mm bolts flat washer and brass shown. Couplers must be installed on the top of spacer.
  • Page 34 24. Install rear servo arm onto rear servo as shown 26. Tape the rudder balance tab to the top leading below. Do not install the front arm until rear edge of the vertical fin in the neutral position as servo has been set for center and endpoint. Fail- shown.
  • Page 35 28. Follow the same steps for the opposite side of 31. Use the pushrod adjustment wrench to perform the rudder as shown below. Rudder pull pull as- final adjustments on coupler pushrod as shown sembly is now complete. below. 29. Once the rear servo has been programmed, at- tach the front rudder servo arm to the servo as shown below.

  • Page 36: Stab And Elevator Assembly

    ◊ 2 - 48” servo extensions (20awg Recommended) ◊ 2 - 12” servo extensions (20awg Recommended) ◊ 2 - Aeroworks safety clips ◊ 8 - Servo mounting screws (Micro Fastener Part number STW0209 recommended) Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ 1 - 5/64” Ball Driver ◊...
  • Page 37 2. Correct installation of ball link to servo arm Elevator Control Linkage Installation shown below. Note: Flat washer will prevent ball link from 1. Gather the elevator control linkage parts as coming loose from brass ball. shown below. Required Parts ◊...

  • Page 38: Stabilizer Installation

    4. Use a drop of thick CA glue on each screw to Stabilizer Installation prevent screws from loosening due to vibration as shown. 1. Gather the stab mounting parts as shown below. Note: CA glues have a fast drying time. Required Parts Remember to work quickly.
  • Page 39 Stab Incidence Adjustment Option 1: 0˚ Stab incidence- Normal Flight 3. Apply blue loctite to each of the 8-32 stab mounting bolts as shown. 1. Ensure that the front mounting bracket is all the way against the bottom of the cutout. This will set the stab at the correct incidence for normal flight.
  • Page 40 Option 3: -1˚ Stab incidence- 4. Once the spacer has been cut from the fuse, it Not Recommended can be removed. 1. 1 degree of negative incidence can be achieved by removing the plywood spacer at the bottom of the mounting slot. This stab position is not recommended but can be accomplished by the removal of this spacer.

  • Page 41: Flying Wire Installation

    Stab Flying Wire Installation 2. Test fit the flying wires in predrilled mounting holes as shown, the upper flying wires will be 1. Gather the following items shown below. longer than the bottom flying wires. Required Parts ◊ 4 - Tail Flying Wires- preassembled ◊...
  • Page 42 4. Loosen the jam nut and adjust the flying wire to 6. Adjust the flying wire length until the holes line the correct length as shown. up with the predrilled holes in the fuse. Note: Flying wires have both a right and left hand thread, loosening the lock nut will allow them to be adjusted without being removed from the airplane.
  • Page 43 8. Adjust the flying wire lengths to ensure that the flying wires are not twisting or stressing the stabs. The flying wires should be adjusted so they are only able to move about 1/2” back and forth or until the stabs have no play in any direc- tion.

  • Page 44: Main Landing Gear Installation

    MAIN LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY 1. Gather the following items shown below for the 3. Mount the remaining rear landing gear/strut main landing gear assembly. mount as shown below. Required Parts ◊ 2 - Landing gear struts ◊ 2 - Shock absorbers ◊...
  • Page 45 5. Slide the landing gear strut in place as shown, 7. Install the remaining landing gear strut following the tapered edge of the strut goes towards the tail the previous mounting instructions. of the airplane. 6. Use 8-32x25mm mounting bolts and 8-32 lock 8.
  • Page 46 9. Slide shock mount onto the bolt followed by 11. Attach shock to shock mount using a 8- another brass spacer as shown. Secure the 32x20mm bolt and lock nut as shown. mounting bolt with a 8-32 lock nut. 10. Repeat the steps for the remaining side. Final 12.

  • Page 47: Optional "Inflatable" Tire Assembly

    Required Parts -Not Included ◊ 2 - 6” Inflatable Tires Dubro #600RV - Available from Aeroworks ◊ 2 - Hub Caps -Available from Aeroworks ◊ 6 - Hub Cap mounting Screws Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ 1 - Phillips head screw driver ◊...
  • Page 48 2. A 1/4” drill bit will be needed to enlarge the cen- 4. Slide the wheel followed by a wheel collar onto ter hole for the axle the axle. Tighten the wheel collar set screw. Note: Use Blue Loctite on set screw, this will prevent it from coming loose due to vibration.

  • Page 49: Optional "Treaded" Tire Assembly

    2 - 8 1/4” Treaded Tires Available from Aeroworks ◊ 2 - Machined Aluminum Hubs for Aeroworks wheels ◊ 2 - Hub Caps Available from Aeroworks ◊ 6 - 4-40 Button Head Hub Cap Mounting Screws Required Tools and Adhesives ◊...
  • Page 50 2. If not using the plastic hubs supplied with the 4. Place the hub in the wheel as shown. Reinstall treaded tires remove them at this time. Remove the 4 bolts at this time. the bolts that hold the hubs together and then use two flat head screw drivers to carefully remove Note: Use Blue Loctite to prevent the bolts from the hub from the tire as shown below.
  • Page 51 8. Finished wheel installation shown below. 6. Slide the wheel followed by the remaining wheel collar onto the axle. Tighten the wheel collar set screw. Shortening the length of an L wrench may allow easier access to tighten the wheel col- lar set screw.

  • Page 52: Tail Wheel Assembly

    Tail Wheel Installation Gather the tail wheel assembly items as 3. Apply a drop of thick CA to the tiller arm shown below. mounting screws before inserting in the pre- drilled holes. Required Parts ◊ 1 - Tail wheel assembly Note: CA glues have a fast drying time.
  • Page 53 5. Place a drop of thick CA on tail wheel strut 7. Tape the rudder boost tab in place to keep the mounting screws before inserting in the pre- rudder aligned while tightening the steering drilled mounting holes on the bottom rear of the springs.
  • Page 54 9. Twist spring end tight with pliers. 10. Repeat spring installation for other side. 11. Bottom view of completed tail wheel installa- tion.

  • Page 55: Engine Installation

    ENGINE INSTALLATION Engine Installation 2. Locate the laser cut engine mounting template for the DLE111, DA 100/120. If other engines 1. The 100cc Carbon Cub SS will accept a wide are used the Universal template may be modified range of engine types. The DLE 111 engine for any mounting pattern.
  • Page 56 4. Be sure the engine thrust line of the template are 6. Mount the motor to the firewall using the sup- aligned with thrust lines on firewall. plied 1/4” engine standoffs, as well as 1/4x20 bolts, lock nuts, and fender washers, not sup- plied.

  • Page 57: Throttle/Choke Installation

    Throttle Servo and Choke Installation 2. Use a Felt tip pen or a pencil to mark the loca- 1. Gather the throttle and choke items as shown tion of the throttle servo onto the bottom of the below: motor box. Required Parts Note: If using canisters, temporarily install the ◊...
  • Page 58 4. Install the throttle servo as shown. 6. Assemble the ball link and threaded coupler, install ball link to phenolic arm as shown. Note: If using stock mufflers, it may be necessary to trim the 4-40x16mm bolt so it does not come in contact with the muffler.
  • Page 59 8. Thread a 4-40 ball link onto 4-40x300mm push- 10. Place throttle servo arm onto throttle servo as rod as shown. Ball link should be threaded onto shown. Position the arm so it is parallel to the pushrod approximately half way, this will allow servo case, and open the throttle arm of carbure- for slight adjustment during final throttle setup.
  • Page 60 12. Gather the soldering tools as shown below. 14. Solder the threaded brass coupler to the end of the throttle pushrod. Note: For best results we recommend a high quality Silver Solder like “Sta-Brite” silver solder. 13. Lightly sand end of pushrod for best bond. 15.
  • Page 61 16. If installing a choke servo use the provided 18. We recommend installing the carburetor choke mounting tray and hardware shown below. Fol- pushrod as shown. Attach ball link to choke lowing same installation steps used for installing arm as shown. Use the provided 4-40x300mm throttle servo install choke servo.

  • Page 62: Ignition Installation

    IGNITION INSTALLATION 1. Gather the ignition module, battery, switch, 3. Use a 1/4” bit to drill the ignition module regulator and installation parts as shown below. mounting holes. Required Parts ◊ 2 - 8x80x300mm Foam Pad ◊ 2 - 8x450mm Nylon Ties Required Parts -Not Included ◊...
  • Page 63 5. Roll the supplied foam rubber to make a 4 layer 8. Mount ignition battery to motor box side using pad as shown. Make the pad slightly larger than foam pad and nylon tie as shown. the ignition module. 6. Secure ignition module with nylon tie as neces- sary.
  • Page 64 10. Finished switch and installation shown below.

  • Page 65: Fuel Tank Assembly And Installation

    2 - Phillips head bolts ◊ 4 - Brass Barbs for Fuel Line Required Parts -Not Included ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Fuel Line Installation Kit Required Tools and Adhesives ◊ 1 - Pencil/felt tip pen ◊ 1 - Phillips Screw Driver ◊...
  • Page 66 5. Final assembly of rubber fuel stopper with fuel 7. Install the fuel tubing and clunk. Secure the fuel pick up tube shown below. tubing with nylon ties to the pick-up tube and clunk. 6. Install air vent tube into rubber stopper and bend 8.

  • Page 67: Fuel Tank Installation

    Inline fuel filter can clog and cause your engine to quite. Note: The fuel “T”, and fuel line are not supplied, but are available through Aeroworks. Fill Line Carb Vent...
  • Page 68 4. Use small nylon ties to secure fuel line. 6. Option 2: for fuel tank location shown below. This location will cause the CG to change Note: Gasoline will cause the fuel line to expand slightly in flight, but will improve the scale ap- over time.
  • Page 69 8. Install foam rubber pad for fuel tank to rest on. 10. Gather the fuel filler dot and drill bits as shown Foam rubber will help prevent fuel from foam- below. ing or getting air bubbles from engine vibration Note: We recommend you start with a smaller size drill bit then increase the bit size to the correct size to fit your filler dot.
  • Page 70 13. Drill a hole for the vent line to exit the bottom of the fuse as shown. 14. Install a rubber grommet to prevent fuel line from chaffing 15. Feed vent line tubing through bottom of fuse. Cut off excess fuel line. Note: Place a zip tie around the vent line as shown.

  • Page 71: Standard Muffler Installation

    STANDARD MUFFLER INSTALLATION Special Note: Refer to cowl installation on page #72 before installing standard mufflers. 1. Gather the standard muffler parts as shown be- 3. Use a drop of blue Loctite on muffler bolts be- low: fore installation. Note: Compact mufflers pictured, standard mufflers will also work.

  • Page 72: Cowl Installation For Standard Mufflers

    COWL INSTALLATION FOR STANDARD MUFFLERS 1. Gather the following items for the cowling in- 3. The provided template has been pre cut to clear stallation. the carbon air scoop on the cowling. Position the template over the air scoop and tape template to Note: If using canister mufflers please skip to page fuse as shown.
  • Page 73 5. Mark “Cowl Side” on the top side of the tem- 7. Use a hobby knife to cut out the muffler exit as plate. It is very important that the template does shown. not change position when attached to the cowl. 8.
  • Page 74 10. Use a felt tip marker to transfer the template cut- 13. Slide the bottom half of the cowling over the out pattern to the cowl and mark cut location. exhaust and onto the fuse as shown. Ensure that the exhaust stingers do not come in contact with Note: Pay close attention to the marker you the cowl at this time.
  • Page 75 15. Place the top half of the cowling in place, using 17. It is recommended that the canister vents be cut the (16) 4-40x10mm bolts, fasten the top half of open to help cool the motor regardless of ex- the cowl to the lower half. haust used.

  • Page 76: Canister Installation

    CANISTER INSTALLATION Canister Installation 3. Use a hobby knife to remove the covering around the hot air exit holes. Gather the canister muffler parts as shown: Required Parts ◊ 2 - Canister Mounting Bracket w/ Silicone Tubing (Flex or Non-Flex) Required Parts -Not Included ◊...
  • Page 77 5. Canister mount will be glued inside fuse in the 7. Install the canister mount in the fuse. Allow ep- location shown below. oxy to fully cure before moving on to the next step. Note: Two canister mounts have been supplied. One for mounting flex headers and one for mounting headers without flex adjustment.
  • Page 78 9. Assemble the canister to the header with the Tef- 11. Slide the remaining canister into the mount as lon coupler and clamps in accordance with shown. manufactures instructions. 12. Secure the header in place using the mounting bolts and gasket provided with your engine. Use blue Loctite to secure the bolts.
  • Page 79 14. Silicone stinger extensions will be needed to Optional Non-Flex Header installation: allow the exhaust to exit the fuse. Use a small nylon tie to secure extension to stinger. 1. If non-flex headers are used follow these steps for the canister installation. Many of the previ- ous steps will be used for the mounting of the non-flex header.
  • Page 80 3. Install the mount using the same method de- scribed in the standard canister mounting in- structions. 4. The non-flex mount is shown above the fuse, this mount will require the use of longer stinger extensions.

  • Page 81: Cowl Installation For Canister Mufflers

    COWL INSTALLATION FOR CANISTER MUFFLERS 1. Gather the following items for the cowling in- 4. Bolt the bottom half of the cowl to the fuse using stallation. (4) 4-40-16mm bolts. Required Parts ◊ 1 - 100cc Carbon Cub Cowling Required Tools and Adhesives ◊...
  • Page 82 6. Install the final 4-40x16mm bolt in the rear hole of the top cowl half. This bolt will pass through both the upper and lower portion of the cowl. 7. It is recommended that the canister vents be left open to help cool the motor regardless of ex- haust used.

  • Page 83: Radio Installation

    RADIO INSTALLATION 1. Gather the radio installation items as shown be- 2. Roll the supplied foam rubber to make a 4 layer low. pad as shown. Make the pad slightly larger than the battery. Required Parts ◊ 2 - 8x80x300mm Foam Pad ◊...
  • Page 84 4. Attach adhesive backed Velcro to the receiver 6. Repeat battery and regulator installation for re- regulators as shown below. maining battery and regulator. 5. Place regulator inside fuse as shown. A nylon tie 7. Mount the receiver switches inside door on the can also be used to secure the regulator.
  • Page 85 8. Ensure that the switches are placed far enough 10. Ensure all wires are secured inside the fuse. If inside the fuse that the access door can still close using canister mufflers it is extremely important properly. that all wires are located on the top side of the radio tray as shown.

  • Page 86: Optional Dash Installation

    Optional Dash Panel Installation 1. Gather the optional dash panel and decal set as 3. Apply decals carefully ensuring they are shown below. straight. Once the decal has been applied it can not be removed. Required Parts - Not Included ◊...

  • Page 87: Reinstalling Windshield

    Reinstalling Windshield 1. Gather the windshield and mounting screws as shown below. 5. Install the dash panel using the Phillips head mounting screws provided with the panel. Required Parts ◊ 1 - Front Windshield ◊ 23 - T2x8mm Canopy Mounting Screws Required Tools and Adhesives ◊...

  • Page 88: Optional Decal Installation

    OPTIONAL DECAL INSTALLATION 3. Placement of optional decal package shown. Decal installation 1. Decals may vary from the photos below. Decal installation instructions are for reference pur- poses only. Gather, transfer tape, ruler, scissors, hobby knife, plastic squeegee or credit card, Windex or Application fluid like Rapid Tac.

  • Page 89: Preflight Preparation

    Slide the wings on the wing tube each flying session. 4. Secure the aileron and flap connectors with Aeroworks Safety Clip. Ensure the connectors will not come apart from vibration or light ten- sion. 2. Assemble the center support for the struts using 5.
  • Page 90 6. Gather four 8-32 wing mounting bolts and four #8 rubber backed washers for preparation of mounting the wings. 7. Slide the rubber backed washers 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.

  • Page 91: Center Of Gravity

    CENTER OF GRAVITY - CONTROL THROWS Start at recommended CG until you are com- Center of Gravity fortable with the flight characteristics of the Warning, DO NOT skip this step! aircraft. You may find this a bit nose heavy at first but that is fine to start with.

  • Page 92: Control Throws

    5. Gather the Rudder Deflection Meter (Supplied) Control Throws and scotch tape. 1. The amount of control throw should be adjusted using mechanical means as much as possible and then electronically with the radio. The control throws are shown in degrees and inches of deflec- tion measured at the widest point of the control surface for both low and high rates.

  • Page 93: Control Throw Deflection Table

    7. Secure the tabs to the fin using scotch tape. Control Throw Deflection Table Low Rate Medium Rate Aileron 7/8” or 15˚ up 1 1/8” or 20˚ up 7/8” or 15˚ down 1 1/8” or 20˚ down Rudder N/A” or 20˚ left N/A”...

  • Page 94: Preflight Checks

    Preflight Checks Center of Gravity: Check CG is set properly. Engine: The engine should run smoothly at all throttle settings with smooth transition from idle to full throttle without stalling or hesita- tion. Do not fly an unreliable engine. Read engine instructions including break in and tun- ing completely.
  • Page 95 100cc Carbon Cub SS ARF-QB NOTES ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________...

  • Page 96: Optional Accessories

    Accessories Available From Aeroworks For more information or to order accessories visit our website: WWW.AERO-WORKS.NET or call Aeroworks at: (303) 371-4222 Custom Wing/Stab Bags Optional Decal Package Blue Designed especially for 100cc-120cc Carbon Cub. Made using high quality vinyl these decals will...
  • Page 97 The optional 3 dimensional dash panel from The 8 1/4” Treaded tires will add to the already im- Aeroworks adds that finished look to any cockpit. pressive scale appearance of the Carbon Cub. These This dash panel is specifically designed to fit the wheels are specifically designed for the 100cc Car- 100cc Carbon Cub SS .

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