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PAU 150cc Extra 300SP ARF Instruction Manual

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150cc Extra 300SP ARF
Instruction Manual
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Performance Aircraft Unlimited 123" Extra 300SP! The Extra
is arguably one of the most renowne d aerobatic aircraft ever produced. Walter Extra, who designed the original
Extra, named his aircraf t by the horsepower rating of th e motor p laced in them . The Extra 300SP is one of the
newest releases in full scale and now R/C use.
Our aircraft was designed with 2,694sq inches of wing
area while keeping the total weight to a m
inimum.
Whether you want an aircraft precise enough to compete in IMAC or 3D until you're airsick, the PAU Extra fits
the bill. Its light weight give s you the stability in high-alpha to take it to the ex tremes of the flight envelope. If
tumbling maneuvers are your thing, our Extra 300sp will deliv er with picture perfect wa terfalls and blistering
tip spins that are not for the faint of heart.
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  • Page 1 Whether you want an aircraft precise enough to compete in IMAC or 3D until you’re airsick, the PAU Extra fits the bill. Its light weight give s you the stability in high-alpha to take it to the ex tremes of the flight envelope. If tumbling maneuvers are your thing, our Extra 300sp will deliv er with picture perfect wa terfalls and blistering tip spins that are not for the faint of heart.
  • Page 2 We believe you will find this to be one of the finest flying aircraft on the market. Most modelers will find assembly of this aircraft simple and straightforward. We recommend the builder follow the step-by-step instructions to achieve the best performance and to ensure nothing was over looked. This manual also includes tip sections throughout that may help you in key areas during assembly.

  • Page 3: Chapter 1 Parts Inventory

     12 HD 4/40 Dubro ball links  1 Set of additional various marked hardware  1 Vinyl graphics package If any of these parts are missing immediately contact PAU. If you need more information you can visit our support forum at: flyinggiants.com...

  • Page 4: Chapter 2 Preparation For Assembly

    Chapter 2 Preparation for Assembly Professionals utilizing premium Ultracote covering carefully covered your model. Due to climate changes during shipping, the models covering may have loosened and/or winkled. It’s a good habit to go over your model with a covering iron to ensure all joints, seams, and edges are properly sealed. Ultracote is a lower temperature film that seals and shrinks at lower temperatures.
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Landing Gear and Tail Wheel Assemblies Now that we’re ready for assembly, we are going to start with the main landing gear first. You will need to locate the following parts to begin assembly. Place an “” to ensure task completion: ...
  • Page 6  Install the landing gear to the fuselage using the four 8/32 bolts, spring washers, and flat washers, and compression nuts.  With the main gear on, it is time to set the landing gear cuffs. First, cut a slit along the neoprene tubing and slide the tubing onto the top edge of the gear cuffs, where the cuffs will meet the fuselage.
  • Page 7  With the aircraft resting on the landing gear, we are going to need to set the right angle for the wheel pants. We used a ¾” thick wood board and placed it at the aft end of the wheel pant, resting the pant on the wood.
  • Page 8 Chapter 4 Canopy and Fuselage Hatch Place an “” to ensure task completion:  Gather the following for canopy and hatch installation:  Canopy  Fuselage and Access Hatch  8 small wood screws  Four 4/40 bolts with two sealing washers Not Provided: ...

  • Page 9: Engine Installation

    Chapter 5 Engine Installation Your firewall is pre-mounted but our customers can select from a wide variety of engine choices. It is nearly impossible to cover every engine installation choice in this manual but we’ll cover a few. Your aircraft was designed around the 150cc to 170cc twin gas engines, as well as 200cc four-cylinder engines.

  • Page 10: Chapter 6 Cowling Installation

    Chapter 6 Cowling installation Place an “” to ensure task completion:  What you will need in this chapter:  Fuselage and cowling  Four 6/32 bolts with spring and lock washers Not Provided:  A 5” inch spinner  A Dremel tool ...

  • Page 11: Chapter 7 Rudder Installation

    Chapter 7 Rudder Installation Place an “” to ensure task completion:  What you will need in this chapter:  Rudder and fuse  Pull-pull hardware Not Provided:  30 to 45 minute epoxy  Two cycle oil  Next, we will install the hardware on the rudder before installing it.

  • Page 12: Chapter 8 Hardware Installation

    Chapter 8 Hardware Installation We provide high quality aluminum control horn assemblies included with our latest generation of PAU aircraft kits. We believe these lightweight assemblies are the best available and can also be purchased separately from PAU. Place an “” to ensure task completion: ...
  • Page 13  Make sure your elevator servos are centered and mount your servo arms parallel to the hinge line.  Take some masking tape and tape the elevator counter balances to the stabilizers so that they are in a center position. ...
  • Page 14  Install your pull-pull cable using the 60lbs leader provided. Cables should be crossed to avoid any rubbing on the exits. It is normal for the non-pulling side of the cable to s is deflected.  Install your tiller springs you set aside earlier. ...
  • Page 15  Install your throttle push rod. Again as mentioned earlier, we do not want metal-to-metal contact at the attachment point on the engine. Use a 4/40-rod with a 2/56 ball link for 4/40 rod to attach the push rod to the motor. ...
  • Page 16 Now we’re ready to check the CG and install your remaining hardware. We recommend the CG be located in the middle of the wing tube as an excellent all-around CG for precision and 3D flight.  Check CG at this time and place your batteries and remaining hardware in locations to attain the desired CG.
  • Page 17 Chapter 10 Final Inspection and Pre-Flight Welcome to the final chapter prior to your maiden flight! We hope you have enjoyed building your Extra. Let’s go over the airframe and perform a pre-flight to make sure everything is in order. ...
  • Page 18 Understanding and applying these few safety and maintenance guidelines will help you get many enjoyable and rewarding flights with your Giant Scale Plane. ========================================================================== We hope this aircraft offers you many years of enjoyment. Thank you again for choosing PAU and look for exciting future products. Additional products from PAU: 43% Edge 540 36% Edge 540.
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