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AeroWorks Extra 260 Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4903 Nome Street Items Needed To Complete …………………… 4 Denver, CO 80239 In that Aeroworks has no control over the final Tightening and Re-shrinking Covering ……… 6 Phone: (303) 371-4222 assembly or materials used for final assembly, Checking Glue Joints ….………………………. 7...

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Laser Cut Engine Mounting AFREX260YB30LE Templates SPARE PARTS 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. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 4: Items Needed To Complete

    1 - 19x8 Propeller ◊ 5 - Hitec 7954SH Servos for flight surfaces flying, well trimmed airplane. ◊ 1 - Hitec 635HB Servo for throttle ◊ 1 - 6-8 Channel 2.4 GHz or PCM Receiver Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 5 TO COMPLETE The Aeroworks 20cc-30cc Power Package is recom- 22 AWG extensions are recommended throughout mended. The package consists of the following the 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 QB-L. The following items: sizes will be used: • Allen wrenches US and Metric.

  • Page 6: 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. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 7: Checking Glue Joints

    DO NOT install canopy on the fuse ◊ Hobby Knife until glue has fully cured. Failure to do so may ◊ Ball Point Pen cause canopy to be permanently glued to the fuse. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 8 Take care not to cut to deep and damage the goes between servo arm and ball link and is not wood underneath the covering. installed between the right and left control horns. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 9 Drill holes alignment while the epoxy cures, it is very im- for servo mounting screws. portant that the control horn is correctly aligned with the hinge line. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 10 Adjust the pushrod length so the con- trol surface is neutral when the servo arm is 90 degrees to the servo case. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 11: Stabs/Elevator Assembly

    ◊ 1 - Aeroworks Safety Clip Required Tools and Adhesives 8. Install servo with servo mounting screws ◊ 80 Grit Sandpaper ◊ 5 Minute Epoxy ◊ Hobby Knife ◊ Ball Point Pen Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 12 Take care not to cut to deep and damage the is secured with a nylon lock nut. Brass spacer wood underneath the covering. goes between servo arm and ball link and is not installed between the right and left control horns. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 13 Adjust the pushrod length so the con- help keep the elevator centered while making the trol surface is neutral when the servo arm is 90 initial linkage adjustments. degrees to the servo case. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 14: Rudder Installation

    6. Carefully slide the rudder onto each hinge and before epoxy cures. Wipe away excess epoxy against the trailing edge of the fin. Wipe away with alcohol wetted wipes. excess epoxy with alcohol wetted wipes. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 15: Rudder Servo/Pull-Pull Installation

    3. Slide upper and lower rudder horns through the Small Phillips screw Driver ◊ pre-cut slot in the rudder as shown below. Wire Cutters ◊ Pliers ◊ 1oz Bottle Thick CA Glue ◊ Masking Tape Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 16 9. Use 80 grit sandpaper to lightly scuff the back of side of the rudder control horn as shown. ing. Take care not to cut too deep and damage the control horn mounting base as shown. the wood underneath the covering. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 17 Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 18 Only thread the coupler into the ball link half way, ment and proper deflection. front of the fuse. Repeat for other side. this will allow for final adjustment once the pull-pull cables are installed. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 19 25. Thread cable through brass swage tube. 27. Loop the cable back through the brass swage Note: Cables run parallel down fuse and do not tube and pull tight. cross each other. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 20 Ensure servo trim and sub-trims are centered. Note: Use flat washers to prevent ball link from coming loose from the brass ball. Note: On metal geared servos use blue Loctite for all servo arm mounting screws. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 21: Tail Wheel Installation

    1oz Bottle Gap Filling CA Glue Notice: Please note optional carbon fiber tail wheel shown, the 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 QB-L comes with an 35. Finished ball link pull pull installation shown aluminum tail wheel. All mounting steps will be below.
  • Page 22 5. Align the tail wheel with pre drilled mounting 7. Mount the tail wheel struts using three wood mounting screws before inserting in the pre- screws. holes on the bottom of the fuse. drilled holes. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 23 9. 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. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 24: Main Landing Gear & Wheel Pant Installation

    5. Install the axle into the gear strut with lock nut. washer and flat washer. Use a drop of blue Loc- Lightly tighten axle lock nut at this time. tite on landing gear bolts before attaching the landing gear. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 25: Engine Installation

    Loctite on mounting bolt to ensure it does not tighten axel to gear strut. come loose from vibration. 1. The 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 will accept a wide Note: Blind nuts have been preinstalled in wheel range of engine types. The DLE 30 engine with pant.
  • Page 26 4. shown. Use a square to align the propeller output shaft with the pre-marked thrust lines on the 8. Follow the remaining engine mounting steps for template. mounting instructions. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 27 Mounting Distance is: 6 1/2” 6 1/2” 2. Use a 3/16” drill bit to drill the engine mounting 5. Tighten the bolts evenly to prevent crushing of holes in firewall. the firewall. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 28: Throttle Servo Installation

    ◊ 1 - Soldering Iron side. ◊ 1 - Silver Solder “Sta-Brite Recommended” ◊ 1 - 80 Grit Sandpaper ◊ 1 - .34oz Bottle Blue IC-Loc Thread Locker Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 29 Mark the cut location for the Note: For best results we recommend a high allow for proper adjustment during final throttle push rod. quality silver solder like “Sta-Brite” Silver installation. Solder. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 30: Choke Installation

    1 - 4-40 Metal Rod Threaded at One End ◊ 1 - 4-40 Ball Link Assembly with Hardware ◊ 1 - 4-40 Threaded Insert ◊ 1 - Large Nylon Tie ◊ 2 - Small Nylon Ties Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 31: Ignition Installation

    Use a modeling knife to cut out the switch hole. 4. Mount the engine ignition module using nylon tie and foam rubber as shown. Note: Ensure ignition switch location does not interfere with the mounting of the wing. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 32: Fuel Tank Installation

    3. Assemble the fuel pick up line, rubber stopper and metal end caps. As shown below. Fuel Line Installation Kit avail- able sepa- rately from Aeroworks Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 33 5. Final assembly of rubber fuel stopper with fuel tubing with nylon ties to the pick-up tube and care not to strip threads by over tightening set pick up tube shown below. clunk. screw. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 34 6. Tighten nylon ties to secure tank in place. over time. Always secure fuel lines with nylon ties to prevent them from pulling off 7. Use wire cutter to remove excess nylon tie after during flight. tightening. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 35 11. Use thick CA to secure fuel dot in fuse. into the fuel dot easily. Builders 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. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 36 17. Use thick CA to secure fuel vent exit dot in fuse. 19. Secure fuel pick up line to engine carburetor the fuse forward of the landing gear plate to al- with small nylon tie. low the fuel vent exit dot to pass through. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 37: Cowl Installation

    1. Gather the following items for the cowling in- stallation. Required Parts ◊ 1 - 30CC Freestyle Extra 260 Cowling ◊ 1 - 8 x 11” Card Stock for Muffler Template ◊ 1 - Front Air Inlet Template (Not Shown) Required Tools and Adhesives ◊...
  • Page 38 Make any adjust- be easily removed. Also, When using ment to the cylinder head cut out at this time. rubbing alcohols or other paint removers, always test on painted parts before using! Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 39 18. Install the cowling by first allowing the muffler stinger to pass through the hole cut in the previ- ous step. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 40 24. Finished cowl installation shown below. Note: Aeroworks has found this method to provide sufficient cooling for the DLE 30 gas engine. It is still important to check motor temperatures to ensure it is not running too hot.

  • Page 41: Radio And Battery Installation

    1/16” Drill Bit ◊ Wire Cutter ◊ Masking Tape 3. Slide (1) One Wrap Strap under radio tray as 5. Install battery using foam padding and securely shown. tighten one wrap strap as shown. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 42: Preflight Preparations

    Ensure that regulator is securely held to radio loosening from normal engine vibration. tray, a one wrap strap can be placed around the regulator and through the fuse floor to secure it in place if necessary. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 43 Tighten snugly but do not over wing root blind nuts. Tighten snugly but do not tighten and crack the stab mounting tabs or the over tighten and crack the fuse or wing root fuse sides. wood. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 44: Inner/Outer Sfg Installation

    10. The canopy is secured by a spring loaded latch as the rear of the canopy hatch assembly. This latch must be pulled all the way back when in- stalling and removing the canopy. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 45 8. Mount the outer SFG using the supplied 4-40 the wing as shown below. bonded washer as shown below. mounting bolts and #6 bonded washers. 6. Repeat inner SFG mounting steps for the re- maining wing. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 46: Decal Installation

    Scissors 2. Cut each decal away from the decal sheet and remove backing. Place decal on airplane in de- sired location. 4. Factory decal placement shown below. 6. Factory decal placement shown below. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 47: Checking Cg W/ "Cg Buddy

    Balance the Freestyle “CG BUDDY” Extra 260 QB-L without fuel in the tank with the 4. Install “CG Buddy” on the opposite wing using batteries installed and READY TO FLY. Try to 1. Gather the CG Buddy as shown below.

  • Page 48: Control Throws

    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 flying style. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 49 6. Degrees are measured at the tip of the boost tab as shown below. 9. Use the widest part of the elevator to measure the elevator throw in degrees. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 50: Flying The 30Cc Freestyle Extra 260

    (3) miles of an airport without notifying many season. These guidelines are a great way to will see that the 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 has a very the airport operator. I will yield the right-of-way check any airplane in your hangar to prevent...
  • Page 51 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. Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...

  • Page 52: 30Cc Freestyle Extra 260 Materials List

    (6) #6 bonded washers pushrod (6) 3mm split ring lock washers Rudder with (5) pin point hinges (not glued) – covered (8) 4-40 ball links (4) brass spacers – 2 for ailerons; 2 for elevators; Aeroworks 30cc Freestyle Extra 260 Assembly Manual...
  • Page 53 (1) card stock (8”x11”) for making the template for cutting of cowling (1) pre-cut paper template for front of cowling (1) 4.25” Aeroworks paper degree meter for the rudder (1) 12mm aluminum Insert (6) Rubber Grommets – each for 6mm, 8mm, 10mm –...

  • Page 54: Optional Accessories

    The 2.5 gallon hand crank gas fuel system is perfect Use the Aeroworks Throw Meter to precisely set the 30cc Freestyle Extra 260. The carbon leaf spring for pilots venturing into gas powered airplanes for your control throws on the elevator and ailerons.

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