E-flite Extra 260 3D Profile Manuel d'utilisateur

Extra 260 3D ProfileAssembly Manual

Warranty Inspection and RepairsTo receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providi

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to

 1. Locate the vertical and horizontal fuselage pieces. Slide the horizontal fuselage into the vertical fuselage starting at the opening for the wing

 2. Locate the wing and slide it into the vertical fuselage underneath the horizontal fuselage. Use care not to damage either the vertical or horizon

 4. Align the stabilizer with the horizontal fuselage. Use foam-safe CA to glue the stabilizer to ONLY the horizontal fuselage. 5. Align the wing wi

Important: If you plan on using CA accelerator, make sure it is foam compatible. Many accelerators will destroy the foam used on this model. 6. Place

 8. Complete gluing the vertical and horizontal fuselage pieces together. Continue to use a square to keep both pieces in alignment.16

Installing the BracingRequired PartsAssembled airframeCarbon rod, 9 7/8" (250mm) (2)Carbon rod, 9 1/2" (240mm) (2)Carbon rod, 4 3/4" (1

 2. Place the 4 1/2" (113mm) carbon rods on the bottom of the stabilizer to the bottom of the vertical fuselage. There is a notch in the fuselag

 4. Locate two of the 4 1/8" (105mm) carbon rods. Install these rods, like the rods installed in Step 3, to the horizontal fuselage. Again, ther

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 6. To complete the fuselage bracing, install a 4 1/8" (105mm) rod from the previous rod back down to the horizontal fuselage. You will need to

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Radio InstallationRequired PartsAirframeServos (4)Micro control connector (4)Control connector backplate (4)Micro control horn (4)Control horn backpla

 2. Install the rudder and elevator micro control horns at this time as well. Make sure the rudder horn extends opposite of the elevator horn. 3. Re

 4. Slide a micro control connector into the hole drilled in the previous step. Secure the connector using a control connector backplate from the opp

 6. Use hot glue to install the aileron servos.Note: The servo arms face toward the tips of the wing and the output shaft of the servo is toward the

26  8. Locate the 4 1/2" (115mm) pushrod. Install the “Z” bend into the hole of the control horn that is one away from the aileron. This will p

27 9. Install the 12" (305mm) pushrod for the rudder, and the 12 1/2" (320mm) pushrod for the elevator. Don’t forget to check to make sure

Motor and Battery InstallationRequired PartsAirframePlywood motor mountMotor w/hardwareElectronic speed controlPropeller#2 x 8mm or #3 x 8mm wood scre

 2. Drill pilot holes for the mounting holes marked on the plywood mount using a 1/16" (1.5mm) drill bit.Note: If you are using a variable pitc

3IntroductionThe Extra 260 3D Profile was designed by Aerodynamicist and E-TOC champ George Hicks to give profile 3D foamie fans a great-looking, ligh

 4. Attach the motor to the plywood mount using two #2 x 8mm wood screws or two #3 x 8mm wood screws. 5. Use a hobby knife to remove the fuselage m

 6. Use foam-safe CA to glue the plywood mount to the fuselage. Make sure the mount is pressed fully against the fuselage, with each carbon support i

 8. Install the pitch servo as shown. Take your time to make sure the servo horn and linkage does not bind against the fuselage. Also check that the

 9. Solder any necessary connectors to your speed control. Plug the speed control into the throttle channel of the receiver and to the motor. Use ho

 11. Turn on the transmitter and bring the throttle trim and stick to the low throttle position. Plug the battery into the speed control and check th

Landing Gear InstallationRequired PartsAirframeLanding gear strut (2)Wheel retainer (4)Wheel pant (2)1 1/2" (38mm) foam wheel (2)Landing gear sup

  2. Pass the landing gear through the opening in the fuselage and wing. DO NOT use glue until instructed to do so. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the

 5. Check that the wheels are parallel or have slight toe-in. Use foam-safe CA to glue the struts to the fuselage and each other. Make sure the wing

Turn on the transmitter and receiver of your Extra 260. Check the movement of the rudder, elevator and ailerons using the transmitter. Reverse the dir

Center of GravityCaution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!The recommended Center of Gravity (CG) location for the Extra 260 is 3 1/2" (90mm)

4Contents of Kit/Parts LayoutSmall Replacement PartsEFL2305 Wheel PantsEFL2306 Firewall Mount w/HardwareEFL2307 Aileron RodsEFL2308 Carbon Fiber S

Check Your RadioBefore going to the field, be sure that your batteries are fully charged per the instructions included with your radio. Charge both th

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GENERAL1) I will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events, air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by

4) I will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission. (Only properly licensed Am

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5You will need a minimum 6-channel transmitter (for proper mixing and dual rate capabilities), crystals, micro receiver, and three sub-micro servos. Y

6WarningAn RC aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property. Fly only in open areas, preferably at AMA (A

7Note on Lithium Polymer BatteriesLithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni-Cd/ Ni-MH batteries used in RC applic

Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, Horizon Hobby, Inc. will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any product determined by Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Safety PrecautionsThis is a sophisticated hobby product and not a toy. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mecha