Hobbico Flyzone Piper J-3 CUB User Manual

Hobbico Flyzone Piper J-3 CUB User Manual

Radio-controlled complete rtf airplane

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COMPLETE RTF AIRPLANE
REQUIRES:
8 "AA" Alkaline Batteries
Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and fl ight characteristics
of this airplane before beginning to assemble the kit.
Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any
questions about the assembly or fl ying of this airplane, please call us at (217) 398-8970 and we'll be glad to help.
Hobbico
®
guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty
does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modifi cation. In no case shall Hobbico's liability exceed the original cost
of the purchased kit. Further, Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
In that Hobbico has no control over the fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting
from the use by the user of the fi nal user-assembled product. By the act of using the user-assembled product, the user accepts
all resulting liability.
If the buyers are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, they are advised to return this kit
immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below:
Include a letter stating your name, return shipping address, as much contact information as possible (daytime telephone
number, fax number, e-mail address), a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt. Upon
receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible.
Entire Contents © Copyright 2007
Please retain this information for future reference.
ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION
WARRANTY
Hobby Services
3002 N. Apollo Dr., Suite 1
Champaign IL 61822 USA
Printed in China
HCAZ2400 for HCAA24**

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  • Page 1 COMPLETE RTF AIRPLANE ™ REQUIRES: 8 “AA” Alkaline Batteries Please retain this information for future reference. ASSEMBLE ONLY WITH ADULT SUPERVISION Please read through this instruction booklet to THOROUGHLY familiarize yourself with the assembly and fl ight characteristics of this airplane before beginning to assemble the kit. Please inspect all parts carefully before starting assembly! If any parts are missing, broken or defective, or if you have any questions about the assembly or fl...
  • Page 2 fl ying instructions carefully and Your Piper J-3 Cub plane is not a toy, but rather completely. We hope you enjoy fl ying your Piper a sophisticated, working model that functions J-3 Cub plane.
  • Page 3: Unpacking The Box

    AIRFRAME PARTS AND HARDWARE UNPACKING THE BOX Check the parts against the list below. If any parts are damaged or missing, give us a call at: (217) 398-8970. Part Name ..........Qty. ❏ 1. Fuselage............1 ❏ 2. Stabilizer .............1 ❏ 3. Peak Charger ..........1 ❏...
  • Page 4: Install The Fin

    INSTALL THE FIN ❏ 4. Remove the two screws in the fi n holder and ❏ 1. Remove the two nuts and washers on the insert the fi n into the fi n holder. Reinstall the two bottom aft end of the fuselage. Then, remove the screws to secure the fi...
  • Page 5 you informed of the amount of battery power remaining during fl ying. When all three LEDs are illuminated, it is safe to fl y. As battery power is depleted, the green and yellow LEDs will go out. When only the red LED is illuminated, land your J-3 Cub and install fresh batteries.
  • Page 6: Battery Charging Precautions

    ❏ 3. Charging the Piper J-3 Cub battery while your car is running can be dangerous, because it increases the chances of overcharging. For this reason, you should never charge your Piper J-3 Cub battery while your car’s engine is running.
  • Page 7: Battery Recycling

    Repeat this procedure forth e other wing. Important: The Piper J-3 Cub must never be fl own without the wing struts attached. The wing struts help support the wing.
  • Page 8: Radio Adjustment

    RADIO ADJUSTMENT ❏ 2. Center the rudder, aileron, and elevator trim. ❏ 1. Switch on the transmitter. Make sure all three ❏ 3. Install the rudder pushrod in the outer hole of LEDs are on. Open the battery hatch cover on the the control horn.
  • Page 9: Check The Control Throws

    ❏ 1. When viewing the airplane from the aft end, move the left control stick to the left. The rudder must move to the left. If it does not, change the position of the rudder servo reversing switch on the transmitter. When the left stick is moved all the way left, the trailing edge of the rudder should move to the left 3/8"...
  • Page 10 ❏ 5. To start the motor, the throttle stick must fi rst be “OFF”, all the way down when switching on ❏ 3. By moving the right control stick left, the left the transmitter and plane. Then move the stick all aileron must move up and the right aileron must the way up and hold it there for 5 seconds.
  • Page 11: Trainer System

    TRAINER SYSTEM ❏ 2. Place marks on the bottom of the wing 1-1/2” [38mm] and 1-3/4” [44mm] back from the front of the The Tactic ™ transmitter is equipped with a trainer wing, next to the left and right sides of the fuselage. system that, when used with another Tactic or Turn the airplane right side up.
  • Page 12: Flying The J-3 Cub

    CHOOSE A GOOD FLYING SITE will help you learn to fl y quickly. If you cannot fi nd The Piper J-3 Cub should be fl own only when the an experienced pilot to help you learn, the following wind speed is 5 mph or less. If the wind is calm or will help you get your airplane into the air.
  • Page 13 5. With the throttle stick moved fully up, hand for takeoff and landings. The ability to turn the launch the Piper J-3 Cub into the wind, at a slight plane without roll is necessary to keep the plane upward angle. Note: For the fi rst couple of fl ights, level during takeoffs and landings.
  • Page 14: After The Flight

    3. To land the Piper J-3 Cub, fl y down wind, past the Product Support landing area. Gently turn into the wind and reduce Phone: 217-398-0007 Fax: 217-398-7721 the throttle so that the airplane starts to come down. E-mail: productsupport@hobbico.com...
  • Page 15 The proven HyperFlow(tm) ducted fan system supplies incredible static thrust for unparalleled fl ight speeds and jet performance. And FlyZone tips the scales for top-of-the-line fl ight by including a 3S 11.1V 1500mAh LiPo battery pack — delivering more power than similarly sized NiMH packs. HCAA28** Main Rotor Span: 20.75 in.
  • Page 16 OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE Wingspan: 68.5 in (1740 mm) Wing Area: 722 in² (46.6 dm²) Weight: 7-8.5 lb (3175-3855 g) Wing Loading: 22-27 oz/ft² (68-83 g/dm²) Length: 56 in (1410 mm) The ultimate electric fl ight training model. Includes: 6EXA computer radio w/3 servos & trainer system, Success is guaranteed! PA-2 fl...

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