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Phoenix Model PA-18 Super Cub Instruction Manual

1/4-scale almost-ready-to-fly (arf) r/c model aircraft
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I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l
Wingspan
Length
Weight
g
Engine
Radio
: 2730mm (107.4 inches)
: 1800mm (70.87 inches)
: 8800gr
: 22cc - 33cc
: 6 channel - 8 servo

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  • Page 1 I n s t r u c t i o n M a n u a l Wingspan : 2730mm (107.4 inches) Length : 1800mm (70.87 inches) Weight : 8800gr Engine : 22cc - 33cc Radio : 6 channel - 8 servo...

  • Page 3: Kit Contents

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB KIT CONTENTS: We have organized the parts as they come out of the box for better identification during assembly. We recommend that you regroup the parts in the same manner. This will ensure you have all of parts required before you begin assembly.

  • Page 4: Tools And Supplies Needed

    INSTALLING THE AILERON and flap SERVOS properly before gluing! This will assure proper assembly. The PA-18 SUPER CUB size 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass eyelets 22cc-33cc is hand made from natural materials, onto the aileron servo.

  • Page 5: Installing The Control Horns

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB INSTALLING THE CONTROL HORNS 4. Using the thread as a guide and using masking 1. One aileron control horn in positioned on each tape, tape the servo lead to the end of the aileron. It should be mounted on the bottom thread: carefully pull the thread out.

  • Page 6: Installing The Aileron Linkages

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB Screw Flat washer Aluminum link ball Plastic link ball Servo arm Flat washer M3 nut INSTALLING THE AILERON LINKAGES 3. Repeat step 1 - step 3 for the second aileron linkage. 1. The aileron linkages are assembled as shown below.

  • Page 7: Installing The Horizontal Stabilizer

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 4. Secure the stabilizer. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER 1. Remove the covering from the fuselage. 1. Remove the covering from the bottom of the rudder. Remove the covering Remove the covering 2.

  • Page 8: Installing The Tail Wheel

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 4. Secure the tail brace to the fuselage. INSTALLING THE TAIL WHEEL 1. The tail wheel set. 5. Connect the spring. 2. Remove the covering. INSTALLING THE landing gear - The tail wheel set. 3. Secure the plate to the rudder.
  • Page 9 Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB - Secure the aluminum plate. Screw - Secure the landing gear. Screw Collar Machine screw Screw SERVO INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE FUSELAGE SERVOS 1. Install the rubber grommets and brass collets into the elevator, rudder and throttle servos.

  • Page 10: Installing The Elevator Pushrod

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB Elevator servo Elevator servo CA glue INSTALLING THE ELEVATOR PUSHROD 1. Locate the pushrod exit slot on the right side and left side of the fuselage. It is located slightly ahead and below the horizontal stabilizer.

  • Page 11: Installing The Rudder Servo

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 10. With the elevator halves and elevator servo centered, carefully place a mark on the elevator pushrod wire where it crosses the hole in the servo arm. 11. Using pliers, carefully make a 90 degree bend up at the mark made.

  • Page 12: Installing The Engine

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 4. Slide a crimp onto the cable, then pass the 7. Slide a crimp onto the cable, then pass the cable cable through the threaded cable end. Pass through the threaded cable end. Pass the cable...

  • Page 13: Installing The Stopper Assembly

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB INSTALLING THE STOPPER ASSEMBLY Do not secure the tank into place permanently until after balancing the airplane. You may need to remove the tank to mount the battery in the 1. The stopper has been pre-assembled at the factory.

  • Page 14: Mounting The Cowl

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 3. Secure the wooden plate. Engine Engine Screw MOUNTING THE COWL 1. Measure and mark the locations to be cut out for engine head clearance, needle valve, muffler. Remove the cowl and make these cut outs using a rotary tool with a cutting disc and a rotary sanding drum attachment.
  • Page 15 Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 2. Remove the covering. Remove the covering 3. Install the metal strap. Screw 4. Secure the wing strut. INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL STRUT...
  • Page 16 Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB Glue the light. Remove the covering C.A Glue Glue the light. C.A Glue CA Glue open and close the canopy Screw Open - Close Screw...

  • Page 17: Lateral Balance

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB 2. Mount the wing to the fuselage. Using a couple IF YOU FLY THIS MODEL BY ELECTRIC, PLEASE of pieces of masking tape, place them on the SECURE THE POLY BATTERY AS THESE STEP BELOW.

  • Page 18: Control Throws

    Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB CONTROL THROWS FLIGHT PREPARATION PRE FLIGHT CHECK 1. We highly recommend setting up a plane using 1. Completely charge your transmitter and receiver the control throws listed. batteries before your first day of flying. 2. The control throws should be measured at the 2.
  • Page 19 Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB I/C FLIGHT WARNINGS Always operate in open areas, away Keep all onlookers (especially small from factories, hospitals, schools, THE PROPELLER IS DANGEROUS children and animals) well back from buildings and houses etc. NEVER fly Keep fingers, clothing (ties, shirt the area of operation.
  • Page 20 Instruction Manual PA-18 SUPER CUB I/C FLIGHT GUIDELINES Operate the control sticks on the When ready to fly, first extend the transmitter and check that the control transmitter aerial. surfaces move freely and in the ALWAYS land the model INTO the CORRECT directions.

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