AeroWorks STINGRAY ELECTRIC ARF User manual

STINGRAY ELECTRIC ARF
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Aeroworks Contact Information …………………………………………………………........ 3
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………………….. 4
Kit Contents……………………………………………………………………………………... 5
Items needed to complete ……………………………………………………………………… 7
Covering ………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Wing Assembly………………………………………………………………….……………… 9
Servos, Stab, Elevator Assembly………………………………………………………………. 17
Rudder, Motor, and Landing Gear Installation ……………………………………………… 26
Radio Installation ……………………………………………………………………………… 37
Finishing and Preflight Preparation ………………………………………………………….. 38

401 Laredo Unit D
Aurora, CO 80011
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.aero-works.net
E-mail: [email protected]
Thank you for choosing the Aeroworks Stingray Electric ARF. We put great effort into
making this plane the best model you will ever build and fly. We provide you with the
highest quality kit and performance possible. We wish you great success in the assembly
and flying of your new Aeroworks Stingray Electric ARF.
WARNING
An R/C aircraft is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily harm and property
damage. Fly only in open areas, and AMA (Academy of Model Aeronautics) approved
flying sites. Follow all instructions included with your plane, radio, and motor.
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INTRODUCTION
Your new Stingray Electric ARF is a highly maneuverable electric powered sport airplane. It is
capable of gentle and stable slow flight to full out pattern flying. We hope you enjoy building and flying
your Stingray. This aircraft builds easily, quickly, and accurately due to the CAD design and LASER
cutting technology. The wing, stab and fuse are pre-assembled and covered requiring only a minimum
amount of gluing or drilling.
The Stingray Electric ARF can be transported completely assembled. This totally eliminates
assembly time when you get to the flying field. The battery installs easily with Velcro to get you into the
air quickly to enjoy high performance pattern flying.
A HIMAX 2820 motor is shown in the assembly instructions. The aircraft was tested with this
motor, a Kokam 3 cell 11.1v 2000 HP LiPoly battery, and a Hacker X-30 speed control. These
components provided excellent performance. The final choice of motor, battery, and speed control is left
up to the builder. A minimum four channels in the radio are required to allow the pilot to take full
advantage of the capabilities of this aerobatic aircraft.
Before starting the assembly of your new Stingray, please inventory and inspect all parts and
hardware for imperfections or damage. Notify AEROWORKS IMMEDIATELY if there are missing or
damaged parts.
IMPORTANT! Please read through the assembly manual carefully before starting assembly.
Follow the order of assembly in the manual. This will help save time and eliminate any chances of
building errors.
INTENDED USE
This plane should not be regarded as a toy. This is a high performance plane and is recommended for
pilots who are beyond the trainer-stage and are comfortable with flying a high performance sport plane.
WARRANTY
It is important to notify Aeroworks of any damage or problems with the model within 30 days of
receiving your airplane to be covered under warranty. If you wish to return this aircraft for any reason a
15% restock fee will be charged to the customer. In addition the customer is responsible for all return
shipping cost and all prior shipping cost will not be refunded. Parts will be exchanged or replaced once
the original item is returned at the owner’s expense. If you have any problems, please contact Aeroworks.
Aeroworks cannot insure the skill of the modeler and cannot influence the builder during the
construction or use of this aircraft. Therefore, Aeroworks will not be accountable for any property
damage, bodily injury, or death caused by this aircraft.
The purchaser/operator accepts all responsibility of any and all structural or
mechanical failures.

KIT CONTENTS
Stingray Electric ARF Parts List
1. Wing assembled and covered
• Ailerons in place with CA hinges not glued
• Servo mounting holes cut out
• Servo wire pull strings installed
• Control horns holes pre-drilled
• Wing bolt hole pre-drilled
2. Horizontal stabilizer and elevators covered
• Elevators in place with CA hinges not glued
• Control horn holes pre-drilled
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• Elevator connecting wire installed not glued
3. Fuselage assembled and covered
• Canopy installed
• Servo mounting holes cut out
• Landing gear mount installed
• Motor mount pre-drilled
• Wing mounting blind nuts installed
• Rudder in place with CA hinges not glued
• Battery hatch installed
• Battery hold down Velcro strap installed