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SpecificationsWingspan: 43in(1090mm)Length: 40in(1015mm)WingArea: 375sqin(24.2sqdm)Weightw/oBattery: 23–24oz(650–680g)Weightw/Battery: 26–29oz(740–820g)Radio: 6channelsw/4servos

Extra 260 480 ARFAssembly Manual

2 E-flite Extra 260 480 ARF Assembly Manual

IntroductionThankyouforpurchasingtheExtra2604803DARF,designedbyMikeMcConville.Theideaofcreatingaparkflyerusingthelatestlightweightconstructiontechniquesspurredthedevelopmentofthisplane.WewantedanaircraftidealfortheE-flitePark480BrushlessOutrunnermotor,withalargewingareaandalighteroverallairframe.Theresultisalighterwingloadedairframeforeasieraerobaticand3Dflying.TheExtrafeaturesplug-inwings,agenuineUltraCote®finish,paintedfiberglasscowlandwheelpants,steerabletailwheel,andmagnetictophatchforeasybatteryandelectronicsaccess.

Using the ManualThismanualisdividedintosectionstohelpmakeassemblyeasiertounderstand,andtoprovidebreaksbetweeneachmajorsection.Inaddition,checkboxeshavebeenplacednexttoeachsteptokeeptrackofeachstepcompleted.Stepswithasinglecircle()areperformedonce,whilestepswithtwocircles()indicatethatthestepwillrequirerepeating,suchasforarightorleftwingpanel,twoservos,etc.

Remembertotakeyourtimeandfollowthedirections.

Trim SchemePearlPurple HANU847BrightYellow HANU872Silver HANU881LiteTransparentClear HANU964LiteWhite HANU973

Table of ContentsIntroduction..........................................................................2UsingtheManual.................................................................2TrimScheme........................................................................2ContentsofKit/PartsLayout..................................................3RequiredToolsandAdhesives...............................................3OptionalAccessories............................................................3RequiredRadioEquipment....................................................4NotesRegardingServosandESC.........................................4ImportantInformationAboutMotorSelection.........................4HighPowerOutrunnerSetup................................................4NotesonLithiumPolymerBatteries........................................5Warning..............................................................................5WarrantyPeriod..................................................................5LimitedWarranty.................................................................5DamageLimits.....................................................................6SafetyPrecautions................................................................6Questions,Assistance,andRepairs.......................................6InspectionorRepairs............................................................6WarrantyInspectionandRepairs..........................................6Non-WarrantyRepairs.........................................................7Safety,Precautions,andWarnings........................................7LandingGearInstallation......................................................8OutrunnerMotorInstallation...............................................10CowlingInstallation............................................................11AileronHinging.................................................................14AileronServosandLinkages...............................................16WingInstallation................................................................20StabilizerandElevator........................................................21RudderandFin..................................................................24RudderandElevatorServos................................................26FinalAssembly...................................................................28ControlThrows...................................................................31CenterofGravity...............................................................32RangeTestYourRadio........................................................32Preflight.............................................................................33FlyingYourExtra260480..................................................332007OfficialAMANationalModelAircraftSafetyCode....34BuildingandFlyingNotes...................................................35

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Contents of Kit/Parts LayoutLarge Replacement Parts:

EFL2476 WingSetw/AileronsEFL2477 FuselageEFL2478 TailSetEFL2479 PushrodSetEFL2480 MainLandingGearEFL2481 FuseHatchEFL2482 CanopyEFL2483 CowlingEFL2484 WheelPantsEFL2485 WingTube

Small Replacement Parts:EFLA200 MicroControlHornsEFLA203 MicroControlConnectorsEFLA219 SteerableTailwheelAssemblyEFLA222 FoamParkWheels,1

3/4-inchEFLA213 E-flite/JR/HorizonDecals

Required Tools and AdhesivesTools & Equipment

EFLA250 ParkFlyerToolAssortment,5-pieceOr Purchase Separately

EFLA257 Screwdriver,#0Phillips(orincludedwithEFLA250)

EFLA251 HexWrench:3/32-inch(orincludedwithEFLA250)

Nutdriver:1/4-inchDrillDrillbit:1/16-inch(1.5mm),5/64-inch(2mm)MaskingtapeFelt-tippedpenNeedle-nosepliersMediumgritsandpaperT-pinsPapertowelsHobbyknifeRulerSquareStringordentalflossPliers

Adhesives6-minuteepoxyCanopyglueThinCA

Optional AccessoriesEFLA110 PowerMeterHAN172 Hangar9DigitalServoand

RxCurrentMeterEFLA214 MicroPull-PullSet


Required Radio Equipment

Youwillneedaminimum6-channeltransmitter(forpropermixinganddualratecapabilities),crystals,microreceiver,andfoursub-microservos.Youcanchoosetopurchaseacompleteradiosystemthatincludesalloftheseitemsor,ifyouareusinganexistingtransmitter,justpurchasetheotherrequiredequipmentseparately.Werecommendthecrystal-free,interference-freeSpektrum™DX72.4GHzDSM2®7-channelMicroLitesystem,whichincludesamicroreceiverand3sub-microS285servos.Ifusingyourowntransmitter,werecommendtheuseofaJRSPORT™6-channelUltraLitereceiverandE-flite®S75Sub-Microservos.

IfyoualreadyowntheSpektrumDX7radio,justaddtheAR6100DSM2®6-channelreceiverandfourofourE-fliteS75Sub-Microservos(EFLRS75).Complete Radio System

SPM2720 DX7DSM7ChMicroLitew/3-S285withoneadditionalS285servo(JRPS285)required

Or Purchase SeparatelyJSP30610 6-ChannelUltraLiteRxw/oCrystal,PositiveShift

JR/AIR(72MHz)JSP30615 6-ChannelUltraLiteRxw/oCrystal,NegativeShift

Fut/HRC(72MHz)JRPXFR** FMReceiverCrystal(JRonly,

notSpektrumreceivers)Or

SPM6000 AR6000DSM6CHParkFlyerReceiver(forDX6only)

OrSPM6100 AR6100DSM26CHRx(forDX7only)

AndEFLRS75 E-fliteS75sub-microservo(4)JSP98110 6-inch(150mm)ServoExtention(2)JSP98120 18-inch(457mm)ServoExtention(2)

Notes Regarding Servos and ESC

WARNING:UseofservosotherthanthosewerecommendmayoverloadtheBECoftherecommendedElectronicSpeedControl(ESC).WesuggesttheuseofonlytheservoswerecommendwhenutilizingtherecommendedESC’sBEC,ortheuseofaseparateBEC(liketheUBEC)orreceiverbatterypackwhenusingotherservos.

Important Information About Motor Selection

WerecommendtheE-flite®Park480BrushlessOutrunner,1020Kv(EFLM1505)toprovideyouwithexcellentsportandaerobaticpowerandaworry-freeoutrunnermotor.TheExtra260doesnotincludeapropeller.

High Power Outrunner SetupEFLM1505 Park480BrushlessOutrunnerMotor,

1020KvEFLA312B 40-AmpBrushlessESCAPC12060E 12x6ElectricPropEFLAEC302 EC3BatteryConnector,Female(2)EFLC3005 Celectra™1-to3-cellLi-PoChargerTHP13203SPL 1320mAh3-Cell11.1VLi-Po,16GA

OrTHP21003SPL 2100mAh3-Cell11.1VLi-Po,16GA

Thisisahighpowerperformancesetupforstrong3Dflights.

Note: The use of the Thunder Power 11.1V 1320mAh pack with wide open throttle will discharge the battery at a very high rate. Proper throttle management is required to achieve optimum performance and prevent shortened battery life.


Notes on Lithium Polymer BatteriesLithiumPolymerbatteriesaresignificantlymorevolatilethanalkalineorNi-Cd/Ni-MHbatteriesusedinRCapplications.Allmanufacturer’sinstructionsandwarningsmustbefollowedclosely.MishandlingofLi-Pobatteriescanresultinfire.Alwaysfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructionswhendisposingofLithiumPolymerbatteries.

WarningAnRCaircraftisnotatoy!Ifmisused,itcancauseseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.Flyonlyinopenareas,preferablyatAMA(AcademyofModelAeronautics)approvedflyingsites,followingallinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.

Keeplooseitemsthatcangetentangledinthepropellerawayfromtheprop,includinglooseclothing,orotherobjectssuchaspencilsandscrewdrivers.Especiallykeepyourhandsawayfromthepropeller.

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Safety, Precautions, and WarningsAstheuserofthisproduct,youaresolelyresponsibleforoperatingitinamannerthatdoesnotendangeryourselfandothersorresultindamagetotheproductorthepropertyofothers.

Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.

Thismodeliscontrolledbyaradiosignalthatissubjecttointerferencefrommanysourcesoutsideyourcontrol.Thisinterferencecancausemomentarylossofcontrolsoitisnecessarytoalwayskeepasafedistanceinalldirectionsaroundyourmodel,asthismarginwillhelptoavoidcollisionsorinjury.

•Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,traffic,orpeople.

•Avoidoperatingyourmodelinthestreetwhereinjuryordamagecanoccur.

•Neveroperatethemodeloutintothestreetorpopulatedareasforanyreason.

•Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.

•Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandanyoptionalsupportequipment(chargers,rechargeablebatterypacks,etc.)thatyouuse.

•Keepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereachofchildren.

•Moisturecausesdamagetoelectronics.Avoidwaterexposuretoallequipmentnotspecificallydesignedandprotectedforthispurpose.


Landing Gear InstallationRequired Parts

FuselageMainlandinggearWheelpant(L&R)1

3/4-inch(45mm)wheel(2)4-40x3/8-inchmachinescrews(2)#4blackwashers(6)4-40nut(2)4-40locknut(4)4-40x1

1/4-inchsocketheadscrew(2)2mmx6mmwoodscrews(2)

Required Tools and AdhesivesPhillipsscrewdriver(small)Needle-nosepliersNutdriver:1/4-inchHexwrench:3/32-inch

Note: You may consider using a larger diameter wheel, such as 2

1/4-inch (58mm) (EFLA224), if your flying site has rough terrain. By using a larger wheel, you will not be able to use the included wheel pants.

1.Placethelandinggearontothebottomofthefuselage.Theywillangleforwardwheninstalledinthecorrectdirection.Attachwithtwo4-40x3/8-inchmachinescrewsandtwo#4blackwashers.


2.Slidethe4-40x11/4-inchmachinescrewthroughone

ofthe13/4-inchwheels.Slideablack#4washersoitfits

againstthewheel.Nextsecurea4-40locknutagainstthewasher.Makesurethewheelstillspinsfreely.Threada4-40nutontothebolt.Thisnutwillfitinsidethewheelpantandkeepthewheelpantfromrotating.

3.Attachthewheeltothelandinggearusingablack#4washerand4-40locknut.

4.Withthefuselageleveltotheworksurface,rotatethewheelpantsoitisalsoleveltoyourworksurfaceandsecurethepanttothelandinggearwitha2mmx6mmwoodscrew.

5.RepeatSteps2through4fortheremainingwheelandwheelpant.


Outrunner Motor InstallationRequired Parts

FuselageBrushlessmotor4-40x3/8-inchsocketheadscrew(4)#4blackwasher(4)

Required Tools and AdhesivesHexwrench:3/32-inchScrewdriver(Phillips#0)

Note: This section covers the installation of the recommended Park 480 Outrunner motor. The holes in the firewall match the mounting pattern of the X-mount.

1.AttachthesuppliedaluminummotorX-mounttothemotorusingthescrewsprovidedwiththemotor.Thewidersectionofthemountwillbepositionedtowardthemotorwires.

2.AttachtheOutrunnermotortothefrontofthefirewallusingfourblack#4washersandfour4-40x3/8-inchsocketheadscrews.

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Cowling InstallationRequired Parts

Fuselagew/motorinstalledCowling2mmx8mmwoodscrew(4)PropellerSpinnerPropadapter(foroutrunnermotor)Electronicspeedcontrol

Required Tools and AdhesivesScrewdriver(Phillips#0)Hookandloopmaterial

Important Information About Your Brushless ESCMakesureyourESCbrakeisprogrammedtoOff.Also,besuretouseanESCwiththeproper9Vcutoffwhenusing3-cellLi-Popacks,or6Vcutoffwhenusing2-cellLi-Popacks.

Important Information About Your PropellerItisalsoveryimportanttochecktobesurethepropellerisbalancedbeforeinstallingontotheshaft.Anunbalancedpropellermaystripthegearsorcausepoorflightcharacteristics.

1.Solderanyconnectorstothespeedcontroltoconnecttothemotorbatteryandmotorifnecessary.ConnecttheESCtothemotorandsecureittothebottomofthemotorboxusinghookandloopmaterial.ActualESClocationmayvarybutproperairflowandcoolingisimportant.

2.Connectthespeedcontroltotheradiosystemandmotorbattery.Checkthatthemotorisrotatinginthecorrectdirection.Itwillrotatecounterclockwisewhenviewedfromthefrontoftheaircraft.Usetheinstructionswithyourspeedcontroltocorrectamotorthatisoperatinginthewrongdirection.


3.Slidethecowlingontothefuselage.Securethecowlusingfour2mmx8mmsheetmetalscrews.

Hint: Use thin CA to harden the holes drilled into the cowl mounting tabs. This will help to prevent the screws from vibrating loose in flight.

4.Slidethepropelleradapterthroughtheholeinthepropeller.

5.Slidethe1/2-inch(13mm)plasticwasherontotheadapter.

6.Slidethespinnerbackplateontotheadapter.Threadthepropellernutontotheadapter,butdonottightenitatthistime.

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7.Installthepropellerassemblyontothemotorshaft.Tightenthepropellernutusingahexwrenchslippedthroughtheholeinthepropellernut.

Note: Make sure to check the balance of the propeller after enlarging the hole in the propeller.

8.Snapthespinnerconeontothespinner.

Note: Make sure to check the balance of the propeller after enlarging the hole in the propeller.


Aileron HingingRequired Parts

Wing(leftandright)Aileron(leftandright)CAhinges(8)

Required Tools and AdhesivesT-pins ThinCADrill PapertowelDrillbit:1/16-inch(1.5mm) T-pins

1.Locatethepositionsforthehinges.Drilla1/16-inch(1.5mm)holeinthecenterofeachslotofboththewingandaileron.ThiscreatesatunnelfortheCA,allowingtheCAtopenetrateintothehingebetter,bondingthehingesmoresecurely.

2.Slidefourhingesintotheslitsintheaileron.CentertheslotinthehingewiththeholedrilledinStep1.PlaceaT-pinineachhingetopreventitfrombeingpushedintothewingwheninstallingtheaileron.

Note: Do not use CA accelerator during the hinging process. The CA must be allowed to soak into the hinge to provide the best bond. Using accelerator will not provide enough time for this process.


3.Slidetheaileronintoposition.Checktomakesureitcanmovewithoutinterferenceatthewingrootandwingtip.RemovetheT-pinsandapplyThinCAtoeachhinge.MakesurethehingeisfullysaturatedwithCA.UseapapertoweltocleanupanyexcessCAfromthewingandaileron.MakesuretoapplyCAtobothsidesofthehinge.

Note: Placing a #11 hobby blade between the aileron leading edge and wing trailing edge to position the aileron will result in a nice free moving hinge for 3D throws without any binding.

4.Firmlygraspthewingandaileronandgentlypullontheailerontoensurethehingesaresecureandcannotbepulledapart.Usecautionwhengrippingthewingandailerontoavoidcrushingthestructure.


5.Worktheaileronupanddownseveraltimestoworkinthehingesandcheckforpropermovement.

6.RepeatSteps1through5fortheremainingaileron.

Aileron Servos and LinkagesRequired Parts

Wingpanel(rightandleft)Microcontrolconnector(2)2mmx4mmscrew(2)3

1/2-inch(89mm)pushrod(2)Controlhornandbackplate(2)Servos:S75Sub-microservo(2)6-inch(150mm)servoextension(2)

Required Tools and AdhesivesHobbyknife6-minuteepoxyStringordentalflossPhillipsscrewdriver(small)

Note: We suggest using the long 3D servo arms for the Extra 260 480. Replace all existing arms before installing the servos.

1.Attacha6-inch(150mm)servoextension.Usestringordentalflosstosecuretheservoleadandextensiontopreventthemfromunplugginginflight.


2.Placetheservointhewing.Guidetheservoleadoutthroughtheopeningatthewingroot.

3.Securetheaileronservousingthescrewsprovidedwiththeservo.

4.Useahobbyknifetoenlargetheinboardholeinthecontrolhorntofitthe3

1/2-inch(89mm)longaileronpushrodwire.


5.RepeatSteps1through4fortheotherwingpanel.

6.Use6-minuteepoxytoattachthecontrolhorntotheaileron.Attachthecontrolhornsforboththerightandleftaileronsatthistime.

7.Attachthemicrocontrolconnectortobothservoarms.Besuretousetheincludedretainertosecurethemicrocontrolconnectortotheservoarms.


8.Turnontheradiosystemandcentertheailerontrimandstick.Makesuretheaileronservoisoperatingproperlyusingthetransmitter.Slidethepushrodwirethroughthemicroconnector.Installtheservoarmparalleltotheaileronhingeline.Centertheaileron,andsecurethepositionofthewireusingthe2mmx4mmscrewandaPhillipsscrewdriver.

9.Usesidecutterstoremoveanyexcesswire,leavingabout1/4(5mm)excesswirepastthecontrolconnector.


Wing InstallationRequired Parts

Fuselage Wing(rightandleft)Wingtube #4washer(silver)(2)4-40x1/2-inchmachinescrew(2)

Required Tools and AdhesivesHexwrench:3/32-inch6-minuteepoxy Pliers

1.Slidethewingtubeintoawingpanel.

2.Removethehatchfromthefuselage.Slidethewingpanelwithtubeintopositiononthefuselage.

3.Slidetheremainingwingpanelintoposition.Securethepanelsusing4-40x1/2-inchmachinescrewswith#4washers(silver)usinga3/32-inchhexwrench.

4.RepeatSteps2and3fortheremainingwingpanel.

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Stabilizer and ElevatorRequired Parts

Fuselagew/winginstalledStabilizer ElevatorCAhinge(4)

Required Tools and AdhesivesHobbyknife Felt-tippedpenRuler T-pinsThinCA

1.Positionthestabilizerintotheslotintheaftendofthefuselage.Checkthatthestabilizeriscenteredinthefuselage.

2.Measurefromthestabtiptothewingtip.Adjustthestabuntilthemeasurementsareequal.

A A

A=A

3.Viewtheairframefromtherearandmakesurethewingandstabareparallel.Ifnot,lightlysandthestabsaddleuntiltheyare.


4.Double-checktheadjustmentsfromSteps1through3.Useafelt-tippedpentotracetheoutlineofthefuselageontothetopandbottomofthestabilizer.

5.Useasharphobbyknifetocutthecoveringslightlyinsidethelinesdrawn.Beverycarefulnottocutintotheunderlyingwood,asthiswillweakenthestabandcauseittofailinflight.

Note: You can use a soldering iron instead of a knife. This will eliminate the chances of cutting into the wood.


6.Slidetheelevatorintoposition,thenthestabilizer.

7.Followthesameprocedureforhingingtheaileronstohingethestabilizer/elevator.Usesixhingesforthisstep.

Note: Start with the two hinges at the center nearest the fuselage. Continue outward to the center hinges, then the hinges at the tips. Be careful not to damage the joiner section of the elevators.

8.Checkthealignmentandmakesureeverythinglinesup.WickThinCAintothejointbetweenthefuselageandstabilizer.Makesuretogluebothtopandbottom.Donotuseaccelerator—toallowtheCAtowickinthejoint,providingthebestbondpossible.


Rudder and FinRequired Parts

Fuselage RudderFin CAhinge(3)Tailwheelassembly

Required Tools and AdhesivesHobbyknife ThinCAFelt-tippedpen Square6-minuteepoxy Mediumgritsandpaper

1.Roughenthetailwheelassemblyusingmediumgritsandpaper.Use6-minuteepoxytogluethetailwheelassemblyintotherudder.

2.Hingetherudderandfin,usingthesameprocessasdescribedinAileronHinging.Usethreehingesforthisprocess.

3.Placethefininpositiononthefuselage.Tracetheoutlineofthefuselageontobothsidesofthefin.


4.Removethecoveringfromthebottomofthefinusingthesametechniqueusedforthestabilizer.

5.Positionthefinbackontothefuselage.Useasquaretocheckthealignmentbetweenthefinandstabilizer.Lightlysandthebottomofthefinuntilthealignmentiscorrect.

6.UsethinCAtogluethefintothefuselage.


Rudder and Elevator ServosRequired Parts

FuselageMicrocontrolhornw/backplate(2)5-inch(127mm)pushrodwire2mmx4mmscrew(2)4

1/2-inch(115mm)pushrodwireMicrocontrolconnectorw/retainer(2)Servo(2)18-inch(457mm)servoextension(2)

Required Tools and AdhesivesPhillipsscrewdriver(small) Hobbyknife6-minuteepoxy

1.Securean18-inch(457mm)servoextensiontotheservo.Mounttheelevatorservousingthehardwareprovidedwiththeservo.

Hint: It is easiest to pass the extension through the former, then to the rear of the fuselage and retrieve it at the opening for the servo.

2.Useahobbyknifetoenlargetheinboardholeinoneoftheremainingcontrolhorns.Attachthe4

1/2-inch(115mm)pushrodwiretothecontrolhorn.

3.Attachthemicrocontrolhorntotheelevatorusingthecontrolhornbackplateand6-minuteepoxy.


4.Installthemicrocontrolconnectorontotheelevatorservoarm.Passtheelevatorpushrodwirethroughtheconnector.Withtheradioonandelevatortrimcentered,centertheelevator.Securetheelevatorpushrodwireusingthe2mmx4mmscrewandasmallPhillipsscrewdriver.

Note: The Extra 260 is designed to use an optional pull-pull rudder linkage when using a lightweight motor and battery. The items for the pull-pull system are available separately.

5.RepeatSteps1through4fortherudderservoandlinkageusingthe5-inch(127mm)pushrodwire.


Final AssemblyRequired Parts

FuselageWingCanopyReceiverBatteryBatteryhatch4-40x1-inchsocketheadbolt(2)#4washer(2)HookandlooptapeHookandloopstrap

Required Tools and AdhesivesHexwrench:3/32-inchFelt-tippedpenCanopyglue

1.PlugintheelevatorandrudderservosandESCintothereceiver.Mountthereceivertotheinsideofthefuselageusinghookandloopmaterial.Routetheantennawirethroughthebottomofthefuselagetotherear,orasdirectedbyyourradioinstructionmanual.

Note: Do not cut or change the length of the antenna wire, as this will reduce the range of your radio system.


2.Placethecanopyintopositiononthefuselage.Useafelt-tippedpentotracetheoutlineofthecanopyontothefuselage.

3.Usemediumgritsandpapertoroughenthecovering1/8-inch(3mm)insidethelinedrawn.Alsoroughentheoutside1/8-inch(3mm)ofthecanopy.Cleanthesandedareasusingapapertowelandrubbingalcohol.

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4.UseFormula560canopygluetogluethecanopytothefuselage.Usemaskingtapetoholdthecanopyinpositionuntilthegluefullycures.

5.Withtheaircraftfullyassembled,installthebatteryintothebatterycompartment.Securethebatteryusingthehookandlooptapeandthehookandloopstraps.

Note: Place a piece of hook and loop tape on the bottom of the battery and on the fuselage where the battery rests. This will keep the battery from shifting forward or backward during extreme maneuvers.

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Control Throws

1.Turnonthetransmitterandreceiverofyouraircraft.Checkthemovementoftherudderusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,theruddershouldalsomoveright.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.

2.Checkthemovementoftheaileronsusingthetransmitter.Whenthestickismovedright,therightaileronwillmoveupandtheleftaileronwillmovedown.Reversethedirectionoftheservoatthetransmitterifnecessary.

3.Checkthemovementoftheelevatorwiththeradiosystem.Movingtheelevatorstickdownwillmaketheairplaneelevatormoveup.

4.Useathrowgaugetoadjustthethrowoftheelevator,aileronsandrudder.Adjustthepositionofthepushrodatthecontrolhorn,orthetravel/endpointadjustmentsofyourcomputertransmitter,toachievethefollowingmeasurementswhenmovingthestickstotheirendpoints.

The control throw measurements are taken at the widest point on the surface.

Low Rate High RateAilerons:

Up 3/4-inch(19mm) 11/2-inch(38mm)

Down 3/4-inch(19mm) 11/2-inch(38mm)

Elevator:Up 3/4-inch(19mm) 1

1/2-inch(38mm)Down 3/4-inch(19mm) 1

1/2-inch(38mm)Rudder:

Right 11/2-inch(38mm) 2

1/2-inch(64mm)Left 1

1/2-inch(38mm) 21/2-inch(64mm)

These are general guidelines measured from our own flight tests. You can experiment with higher rates to match your preferred style of flying


Center of GravityAnimportantpartofpreparingtheaircraftforflightisproperlybalancingthemodel.

Caution: Do not inadvertently skip this step!

TherecommendedCenterofGravity(CG)locationfortheExtra260480is3inches(75mm)to3

1/8inches(79mm)backmeasuredfromthecenteroftheleadingedgeofthewingnexttothefuselage.

Afteryourfirstflights,theCenterofGravitycanbeadjustedforpersonalpreference.

Range Test Your Radio

1.Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheckyourradio.Thisisaccomplishedbyturningonyourtransmitterwiththeantennacollapsed.Turnonthereceiverinyourairplane.Withyourairplaneonthegroundandtheenginerunning,youshouldbeabletowalk30paces(approximately100feet)awayfromyourairplaneandstillhavecompletecontrolofallfunctions.

Ifnot,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.

2.Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.

3.Besurethatyourtransmitterbatteriesarefullycharged,pertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.

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PreflightCheck Your Radio

Beforegoingtothefield,besurethatyourbatteriesarefullychargedpertheinstructionsincludedwithyourradio.Chargeboththetransmitterandreceiverpackforyourairplane.Usetherecommendedchargersuppliedwithyourparticularradiosystem,followingtheinstructionsprovidedwiththeradio.Inmostcases,theradioshouldbechargedthenightbeforegoingoutflying.

Beforeeachflyingsession,besuretorangecheckyourradio.Seeyourradiomanualfortherecommendedrangeandinstructionsforyourradiosystem.Eachradiomanufacturerspecifiesdifferentproceduresfortheirradiosystems.Next,startthemotor.Withthemodelsecurelyanchored,checktherangeagain.Therangetestshouldnotbesignificantlyaffected.Ifitis,don’tattempttofly!Haveyourradioequipmentcheckedoutbythemanufacturer.

Note: Keep loose items that can get entangled in the propeller away from the prop. These include loose clothing, or other objects such as pencils and screwdrivers. Especially keep your hands away from the propeller.

Double-checkthatallcontrols(aileron,elevator,rudderandthrottle)moveinthecorrectdirection.

Checktheradioinstallationandmakesureallthecontrolsurfacesaremovingcorrectly(i.e.thecorrectdirectionandwiththerecommendedthrows).Testrunthemotorandmakesureittransitionssmoothlyfromofftofullthrottleandback.Alsoensuretheengineisinstalledaccordingtothemanufacturer’sinstructions,anditwilloperateconsistently.

Checkallthecontrolhorns,servohorns,andclevisestomakesuretheyaresecureandingoodcondition.Replaceanyitemsthatwouldbeconsideredquestionable.Failureofanyofthesecomponentsinflightwouldmeanthelossofyouraircraft.

Flying Your Extra 260 480FlyingtheExtra260480isaboutasfunasitcangetatthepark.Averylightwingloadingandextremecontrolthrowsmakeforsomeexciting3Dflying.VerifythatyourCGisatthecorrectlocationasperthemanualandthatyouhaveyourratessetuptoyourliking.Verifyallcontrolthrowsareinthecorrectdirectionandthemotorspinsinthecorrectdirectionaswell.

Pointthemodelintothewindandaddsomethrottletrimuntilthemotorbeginstoturn.Thiswillbeyourflightidle.Now,applypowerslowly.Youwillfindthemodelwillbecomeairborneveryquicklyandatalowspeed.Thismodelexcelsatflyingslowandeasyaswellasfastandextreme.Trimthemodelforlevelflightathalfthrottle.Onlyusefullthrottleformaneuvering.Itisnotrecommendedtoflythismodelfastoratfullthrottleinlevelflight.Doingthiscanresultintheflightcontrolsflutteringandapotentialcatastrophicfailureoftheairframe.

YouwillfindyoucanadjusttheCGtoyourlikingbymovingthebatterypackforeoraftonthefuselage.Alsokeepthebatteryonthefuselagemountedhigh(atleastatwingcenterlineorabove)tohelpinhoveringmaneuversandharriers.

TolandtheExtra260480justreducethethrottletoidleandfeedinupelevatoruntilthemodelsettlesintoaslightlynosehighattitude.Gentlyflythemodeldowntothelandingspotwithafinalflairattouchdown.Youwillfindthemodelwillhaveaveryshortrollout.WehopeyouenjoytheExtra260480asmuchaswedo.

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2007 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code

GENERAL1) Iwillnotflymymodelaircraftinsanctionedevents,airshows

ormodelflyingdemonstrationsuntilithasbeenproventobeairworthybyhavingbeenpreviously,successfullyflighttested.

2) Iwillnotflymymodelhigherthanapproximately400feetwithin3milesofanairportwithoutnotifyingtheairportoperator.Iwillgiveright-of-wayandavoidflyingintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.Wherenecessary,anobservershallbeutilizedtosuperviseflyingtoavoidhavingmodelsflyintheproximityoffull-scaleaircraft.

3) Whereestablished,IwillabidebythesafetyrulesfortheflyingsiteIuse,andIwillnotwillfullyordeliberatelyflymymodelsinacareless,recklessand/ordangerousmanner.

4) Themaximumtakeoffweightofamodelis55pounds,exceptmodelsflownunderExperimentalAircraftrules.

5) IwillnotflymymodelunlessitisidentifiedwithmynameandaddressorAMAnumberonorinthemodel.(Thisdoesnotapplytomodelswhilebeingflownindoors.)

6) Iwillnotoperatemodelswithmetal-bladedpropellersorwithgaseousboosts,inwhichgasesotherthanairentertheirinternalcombustionengine(s);norwillIoperatemodelswithextremelyhazardousfuelssuchasthosecontainingtetranitromethaneorhydrazine.

RADIO CONTROL1) Iwillhavecompletedasuccessfulradioequipmentgroundrange

checkbeforethefirstflightofaneworrepairedmodel.2) IwillnotflymymodelaircraftinthepresenceofspectatorsuntilI

becomeaqualifiedflier,unlessassistedbyanexperiencedhelper.3) Atallflyingsitesastraightorcurvedline(s)mustbeestablished

infrontofwhichallflyingtakesplacewiththeothersideforspectators.Onlypersonnelinvolvedwithflyingtheaircraftareallowedatorinfrontoftheflightline.Intentionalflyingbehindtheflightlineisprohibited.

4) IwilloperatemymodelusingonlyradiocontrolfrequenciescurrentlyallowedbytheFederalCommunicationsCommission.(OnlyproperlylicensedAmateursareauthorizedtooperateequipmentonAmateurBandfrequencies.)

5) Flyingsitesseparatedbythreemilesormoreareconsideredsafefromsite-to-siteinterference,evenwhenbothsitesusethesamefrequencies.Anycircumstancesunderthreemilesseparationrequireafrequencymanagementarrangement,whichmaybeeitheranallocationofspecificfrequenciesforeachsiteortestingtodeterminethatfreedomfrominterferenceexists.AllocationplansorinterferencetestreportsshallbesignedbythepartiesinvolvedandprovidedtoAMAHeadquarters.

Documentsofagreementandreportsmayexistbetween(1)twoormoreAMACharteredClubs,(2)AMAclubsandindividualAMAmembersnotassociatedwithAMAClubs,or(3)twoormoreindividualAMAmembers.

6) ForCombat,distancebetweencombatengagementlineandspectatorlinewillbe500feetpercubicinchofenginedisplacement.(Example:.40engine=200feet.);electricmotorswillbebasedonequivalentcombustionenginesize.AdditionalsafetyrequirementswillbepertheRCCombatsectionofthecurrentCompetitionRegulations.

7) Atairshowsormodelflyingdemonstrations,asinglestraightlinemustbeestablished,onesideofwhichisforflying,withtheothersideforspectators.

8) WiththeexceptionofeventsflownunderAMACompetitionrules,afterlaunch,exceptforpilotsorhelpersbeingused,nopoweredmodelmaybeflowncloserthan25feettoanyperson.

9) Undernocircumstancesmayapilotorotherpersontouchapoweredmodelinflight.

Building and Flying Notes

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