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Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby Super Cub
- Page 1 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni...
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Page 2: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings
NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this HobbyZone® Super Cub DSM. Please charge the battery, read this manual, and attach the wing, tail and landing gear. While you charge the battery, please watch the included DVD, which shows you how to fly this model. -
Page 4: Battery Warnings
If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. • DO NOT plug into the X-Port socket of the fuselage. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 5: Charge The Aircraft Battery
Charge the Aircraft Battery NOTICE: Do not connect the blue EC3 power connector when The Super Cub LP Li-Po battery charger charges every cell correctly and protects charging the battery. your Li-Po battery from the dangers of overcharging. This charger monitors the 3. - Page 6 Install Battery in Model 1. Move the battery door latch and open the battery door on the bottom of the The battery for your Super Cub LP has a blue EC3™ power connector and a fuselage. small white balance charging connector. Always connect only the blue connector 2.
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Page 7: Hi/Lo Rate
70% on these channels. This switch lets you quickly change control rates from high for aggressive maneuvers to low for smooth, precise maneuvers. You should fly the Super Cub at the low (70%) rate when you are first learning to fly the Super Cub. -
Page 8: Antenna
Mix Switch Reversing Switches On/Off Switch Rudder Trim Throttle Trim (Mode 2) Elevator Trim (Mode 1) Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 2) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 1) ACT/AUX Switch Trainer/Bind (Mode 2) LEDs Trainer Port Battery Cover HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 9: First Flight Preparation
9. Power on the transmitter then connect the flight battery to the ESC. The LED on the receiver will be solid red. * The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 10: Attach Tail
• Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn. After binding a transmitter to model receiver, set trims to 0, then adjust clevises to center control surfaces. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 11: Install Landing Gear
6. Attach the struts to the fuselage using 2 screws from a small bag labeled “B.” Before each flight, make sure the wing is attached correctly to the fuselage. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 12: Using Elevator (Pitch Control)
The benefit of flare at landing is less useful while flying. Too much UP elevator Your Super Cub LP has elevator control using a third transmitter channel. Move (pulling back too much on the stick) decreases lift from wings so the model stalls. -
Page 13: Tail Control Test
Guide in this manual for more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support department. Mode 2 is the most common control mode used worldwide. The mode of the included transmitter cannot be changed between Modes 2 and 1. Up Elevator HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 14: Range Test
5. If control issues exist, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide. If more assistance is needed, contact the appropriate Product Support Department. Refer to the Spektrum DX4e manual for more information about transmitter operation. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 15: Choose A Flying Field
Always choose a wide-open space for flying your HobbyZone Super Cub LP. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at a sanctioned flying field, always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. -
Page 16: Hand Launch
Runway Takeoff When ready for the challenge, launch your Super Cub by flying up from the ground in a runway takeoff (or ROG, rise off ground). To take off from a runway: 1. -
Page 17: Anti-Crash Technology (Act)
ACT OFF. ACT is installed on your Super Cub LP to help prevent crashes due to over-control. Sensors detect the horizon and direct the flight of the model. One sensor is at the top of the windshield and the other is the bottom of the fuselage, in front of the landing gear (see illustration). -
Page 18: Flying
Small moves of the elevator stick make the model rise or fall. Your Super Cub climbs steadily at full throttle when trimmed correctly. 6. Fly in large circles (see illustration) high off the ground to learn how to pilot the model with the nose pointed toward you. -
Page 19: Landing
Landing 1. The Super Cub flies for approximately 10–12 minutes on one battery charge. When the model climbs slower at full throttle, land the model and recharge the battery. 2. Decrease the throttle and bring the model down to landing by pointing the model’s nose into the wind, aligned with the length of your chosen runway. -
Page 20: Throttle Adjustment
4. Decrease the throttle below half to bring the model down. Aerobatic Flight An experienced pilot can safely make the Super Cub perform aerobatic maneu- vers (loops and stalls). The steps below describe adjusting the model for these aerobatic maneuvers. -
Page 21: Service Of Power Components
CAUTION: DO NOT handle the spinner, propeller, motor or Receiver/ESC 8. Remove gear shaft and rear bearing from gearbox. 9. Remove 2 screws, 2 rubber washers and motor from gearbox. unit while the battery is connected to the Receiver/ESC. Personal injury could result. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide
Repair or replace damaged parts (propeller, wing, etc) Wind is too great for safe flying Postpone flying until the wind becomes calm Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... - Page 23 Do a check of batteries, transmitter, receiver, motor and wiring for damage (replace as needed) Motor power pulses then motor ESC uses default LVC Recharge flight battery or replace battery loses power that is no longer performing HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual...
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Page 24: Replacement Parts
DX8 8-Channel Full Range Transmitter Only (Mode 1) HBZ7134 Motor with Pinion RTM25R5500 Phoenix R/C Pro Flight Simulator 2.5 with DX5e PKZ1536 Motor Screws (2): M 2.5 x 6 RTM2500 Phoenix R/C Pro Flight Simulator 2.5 HBZ7135 Metal Pinion (2) HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 25: Ama National Model Aircraft Safety Code
(b) Fly using the assistance of a camera or First-Person View (FPV) only in accor- (j) Not operate a turbine-powered aircraft, unless in compliance with the AMA dance with the procedures outlined in AMA Document #550. turbine regulations. (AMA Document #510-A). HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 26: Warranty And Repair Policy
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact Horizon (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of pur-... -
Page 27: Warranty And Service Contact Information
+49 4121 46199 60 Germany Horizon Hobby GmbH 25335 Elmshorn, Germany service@horizonhobby.de 14 Rue Gustave Eiffel +33 (0) 1 60 47 44 70 Zone d’Activité du Réveil France Horizon Hobby SAS infofrance@horizonhobby. Matin 91230 Montgeron HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... -
Page 28: Compliance Information For The European Union
(EN61000-4-2: 2001, EN61000-4-3: 2006, EN61000-4-8: 2001) Signed for and on behalf of: Steven A. Hall Horizon Hobby, Inc. Vice President Champaign, IL USA International Operations and Risk Management Mar 15, 2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc. HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual... - Page 29 ©2011 Horizon Hobby, Inc. US 7,515,070; PRC ZL 200510028326.6; US 7,391,320 Other patents pending. HBZ7300 31209.1 Updated 8/11 HobbyZone Super Cub • Manuale di istruzioni...
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