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  • Page 2: Instruction Manual

    Piper Super Cub PA18 RTF MODEL INSTRUCTION MANUAL CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE SUPER CUB RTF Top Gun Park-Flite are proud to present this high performance sport scale model of the popular Super Cub. We feel that this model emulates the style, performance and character of its full size counterpart. Supplied as a Ready to Fly package with transmitter, LiPo flight battery and charger, this model has been designed with the utmost care and attention to detail to produce a light weight, strong, and realistic looking model aeroplane with excellent flying characteristics.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    PLEASE READ THROUGH THE SPECIFICATIONS WARNINGS BEFORE USE. WING SPAN: 1060 MM (42”) LENGTH: 710 MM (28”) An 11.1V 1250 mAh lithium polymer (LiPo) battery rated at WING AREA: 17 DM_ (264 SQ INCHES) 10C and charger is included as part of this package and these WEIGHT: 540 G (19 OUNCES)
  • Page 4: Section 1: Kit Contents And Description

    SECTION 1: KIT CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION 1. Wing with ailerons connected to factory 7. Control horns and back plates for elevator and installed servos rudder 2. Fuselage with motor, Electronic Speed Control 8. Tube of adhesive (ESC) receiver, two quantity servo, and pushrods. 9.
  • Page 5: Fuselage Assembly

    FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY. Supplied complete and ready for use. Brushless motor installed and connected to Electronic Speed Control (ESC), 35mhz receiver, rudder, elevator servos connected to push rods WING ASSEMBLY. Supplied complete and ready to fit with hinged wing struts, aileron servo, push rods bell cranks and control horns installed.
  • Page 6: Control Horns

    BATTERY AND CHARGER 11.1V (3 cell) 1250mAh LiPo Battery rated at 10C max discharge. 12v DC input 0.8 to 1A output balancing type fast charger 12v crocodile clip connecting lead. CONTROL HORNS Control horns with clamp connectors and back plates 2 off. One each for elevator and rudder PROPELLOR 2 off E-Pro 9”...
  • Page 7: Section 2: Battery And Charger

    SECTION 2: BATTERY AND CHARGER WARNING! A lithium polymer (LiPo) battery rated at 10C and charger is included as part of this package and these cells must be operated with care to prevent the risk of fire. LiPo Batteries are soft cased and can be easily damaged by sharp items, puncturing of the soft casing can cause fires and we recommend that they are stored and handled carefully.
  • Page 8: Section 3: Assembly

    SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY Locate the fin & rudder assembly. Apply adhesive to the fin and insert in to the Locate the preformed undercarriage assembly. fuselage and horizontal stabiliser. Apply adhesive to the hinge tab that extends infront of the rear Position over recess on underside of fuselage with tailwheel.
  • Page 9: Section 4: Transmitter

    SECTION 4: TRANSMITTER Slide pushrod wires through clamp connectors. Push control horn pins through holes in control surface. Apply a spot of adhesive to the control horn and its backplate before pushing tight to surface and fitting backplate. Apply a spot of adhesive to the clamp connector fixing nut to ensure it does not come loose.
  • Page 10: Section 5: Final Set Up

    SECTION 5: FINAL SET UP Frequency control is by removable crystal The transmitter frequency is identified on the Locate the wing assembly and position it over the crystal holder located at the rear of the transmitter. wing seating area with the servo on the underside. 8 off AA size dry cells or high capacity Nimh Take the plug on the aileron servo lead and push batteries must be inserted before operation.
  • Page 11 Connect the battery and ESC leads together and fit the battery cover in place. The tongue locates in a slot and the screw fixes into a wooden plate below the foam. Uncoil the receiver aerial and fully extend to hang off the rear of the aircraft.
  • Page 12: Section 6: First Flight

    50 to 54mm CHECK THE BALANCE. WARNING! The model should sit level or slightly nose down Do not advance the throttle unless the model is when supported off a point 50 to 54mm from the restrained. With the powerful motor propellor wing leading edge.
  • Page 13 NOTES:...
  • Page 15 FAQ’S When I run the program it doesn’t work or I When I use my controller it moves get no mouse cursor. I get a blank or funny erratically. screen or am experiencing graphical glitches. Recalibrate the controller. Go to the controller menu and select your controller.
  • Page 16 TOP GUN PARK FLITE PIPER PA-18 SUPER CUB SPARE PARTS LIST TGP0125 Fuselage TGP0600 Control Horns TGP0126 Main Wing TGP0601 Quick Link Colla TGP0127 Cowl TGP0128 Landing Gear TGE1000 Top Gun Etronix 8.4g servo TGP0129 Elevator TGP0510 Suplex 4 4ch transmitter...

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