AeroWorks EXTRA 260 FREESTYLE QB-L User Manual

AeroWorks EXTRA 260 FREESTYLE QB-L User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for choosing the Aeroworks Elevator Servo Installation …………………… 13 damage or problems with the model within 52” Extra 260 Freestyle QB-L. We put great ef- Elevator Pushrod Assembly ………………….. 13 30 days of receiving your airplane to be cov- fort into making this plane the best model you ered under warranty.
  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    #872 SPARE PARTS Midnight Blue #885 White #870 Spare parts can be ordered directly through Aeroworks. Please use the part numbers and item descriptions listed in the kit contents list above to order. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 4: Tightening And Re-Shrinking Covering

    3. If bubbles persist, use a small pin to punch holes 5. Go over all seams and color overlaps with your in the bubble to relieve trapped air and reheat. sealing iron. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 5: Checking Glue Joints

    3. Center the hinge in the pre-cut hinge slot using until glue has fully cured. Failure to do so may T-pins. Make sure that the hinge is straight to cause canopy to be permanently glued to the prevent binding. fuse. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 6: Aileron Servo Installation

    7. After the CA has fully cured, check to make sure the hinges are secure by gently pulling on the aileron and wing. If you find any loose hinges, apply more CA to the hinge and recheck. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 7 4. Apply Thick CA inside the aileron control horn slot. 7. Attach the 3” servo extension to the servo wire and secure using an Aeroworks Safety Clip. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8: Aileron Pushrod Assembly

    Required Tools and Adhesives 2mm Ball Link 2x10mm ◊ 1/16” Ball Driver Bolt ◊ Small Phillips screw Driver ◊ 80 Grit Sandpaper ◊ Masking Tape ◊ 1oz Bottle Thick CA Glue Servo Arm 2mm Lock Nut 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9: Side Force Generator Installation

    If the mounting tabs are too before attaching the SFG. loose a thin piece of tape can be added to tighten 6. Repeat previous steps for the remaining wing. them in the mounting slots. Inner Bottom SFG 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10: Stabs/Elevator Assembly

    3. Push the elevator all the way back into the 5. Slide the stab into the fuse cutout as shown. Be stabilizer cutout as shown. careful not to damage the front locator pin while sliding the stab in place. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 11 Ensure that the centered on the fuse. measurement is identical on each side. If the stab is not straight as compared to the wing some adjustment may be necessary. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 18. Apply Thick CA inside the elevator control horn slot. Note: Always use a fresh bottle of CA. Old CA will not cure and can cause failure. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13: Elevator Servo Installation

    2. Assemble the linkage as shown below. the hinge line as shown. toward the nose. Install servo with mounting hardware provided with the servo. 2x10mm Bolt 2mm Ball Link 2mm Nut Servo Arm 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 14: Rudder/Tail Wheel Assembly

    ◊ Phillips Screwdriver ◊ 80 Grit Sand Paper 3. Center the control horn in the mounting slot as shown. Once the horn is centered wick Thin CA into the joint as shown below. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 15: Rudder Servo/Pull-Pull Installation

    Use a drop of thick CA on ◊ Pliers taching the rudder to the vertical fin. each mounting screw for additional strength. ◊ 1oz Bottle Thick CA Glue ◊ Masking Tape 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 16 This ensures the rudder is straight when the cables are attached. Note: Cables run parallel down fuse and do not cross each other. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 10. Cut off excess cable as shown. 13. Attach ball links to the servo arm as shown be- 15. Pull cable snug and attach pull-pull cable to rear low. ball links, using the same methods shown in steps 6-12. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 18: Main Landing Gear & Wheel Pant Installation

    5. Slide the axle bolt into the wheel as shown. ◊ 1 - .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker washer. Use a drop of blue Loctite on landing gear bolts before attaching the landing gear. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 Use blue loc- Note: Do not over-tighten nut so wheel spins freely. tite on mounting bolt to ensure it does not come loose from vibration. Note: Blind nut has been preinstalled in wheel pant. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20: Motor And Speed Control Installation

    MOTOR/SPEED CONTROL 2. Use a covering iron to seal the covering over the 4. Finished air exit hole shown below. Aeroworks air exit hole as shown. has found this amount of air exit to be sufficient INSTALLATION for cooling all components, if over heating oc- curs additional vents may be necessary.
  • Page 21 If your ESC uses a on motor selection. soft switch, it can be installed in these cutouts. 8. Bolt motor to firewall using the 4 preinstalled motor mounting blind nuts. Switch Mounts 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 22 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23: Cowl And Spinner Installation

    4. Locate the supplied spinner and mounting hard- 6. Install the correct spacer in the prop as shown. shown. ware. Note: Failure to install the correct spacer can result in damage to your model or personal injury. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 24: Radio And Battery Installation

    8. Install spinner using the supplied Phillips screws. Do not over tighten screws as this can cause the mounting locations to become weak. 2. Final receiver mounting position shown below. Secure any antennas at this time. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 25: Decal Installation

    2. Cut each decal away from the decal sheet and remove backing. Place decal on airplane in de- sired location. 4. Use a one wrap strap (supplied) to secure the 6. Finished radio installation shown below. battery in place. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 26: Checking Cg W/ "Micro Cg Buddy

    CG Can also be measured at the wing root. CG is 3 7/8” located From the leading edge next to the fuse. 2. Slide string under the wing tube as shown. 4. Factory decal placement shown below. 6. Factory decal placement shown below. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27: Preflight Preparations

    Tighten snugly but do not over tighten and crack the fuse or wing root wood. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 28: Control Throws

    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 from there to suit your own flying style. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 29 8. Elevator throw measured in inches at the widest as shown below. point of the elevator 6. Secure the medium throw meter to the stab using the same method shown for the rudder. Degrees are measured at elevator boost tab. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 30 Always follow the manu- nose throughout harrier flight and you will be sur- facturer’s instructions when disposing of Lithium prised at how easy the airplane is to control. Polymer batteries. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...
  • Page 31 RADIO CONTROL signed by all parties and copies provided to AMA Headquarters. 1. All model flying shall be conducted in a manner to avoid over flight of unprotected people. 52” Aeroworks Extra 260 Freestyle Assembly Manual...

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