Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®
EN Super Cub S NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-todate product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
EN Super Cub S Included in the Box Bags A B C Includes Transmitter For more information and to register your product online, visit www.hobbyzonerc.com Flying Tips 600 feet (183 m) • Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE™) technology is designed as flight assistance, not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control and required to fly the aircraft at all times. • Start in Beginner mode (SAFE switch position 0). As you learn and become more confident, change modes to advance your flying skills.
EN Super Cub S Charging the Flight Battery CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the battery charger, make sure the connectors are aligned as shown. Failure to connect the battery properly could cause the terminals to short and result in fire, personal injury and/or property damage. Flashing (Charging) Solid (Charged) 1 hour Charger Specifications • Input power: 10–14V • Max output voltage: 11.1V • Fixed charge current: 1.
EN Super Cub S Transmitter Binding Binding Procedure Reference Table 1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off. 2. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral, the throttle and throttle trim are in the lowest position, and the aircraft is immobile. 3. Install bind plug in the receiver bind port. 4. Connect the flight battery in the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to flash. 5. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button. 6.
EN Super Cub S Assembly continued Gently flex Tail Installation x2 Bag C Clevis adjustment Elevator Control Linkage Install Rudder Control Linkage Install Control Horn Clevis Clevis Control Horn Wing Installation x2 Bag B x4 Bag B IMPORTANT: The rubber bands prevent wing damage from impact. Always replace worn or broken rubber bands.
EN Super Cub S Installing the Flight Battery Lower the throttle and throttle trim, then power on the transmitter for at least 5 seconds. CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fire when batteries are charged.
EN Super Cub S Control Direction Test Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter SAFE flight mode switch set to Experienced mode (position 2). Up Elevator (climb) CH 5 Down Elevator (descend) Experienced SAFE Flight Mode Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls. Move the sticks on the transmitter* to ensure the aircraft responds as shown.
EN Super Cub S Takeoff Hand Launch Hand launch in Beginner mode for first flights. Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can concentrate on flying. If you must hand launch the aircraft alone, hold the model in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand. An optional neck strap (SPMP610, sold separately) can help you hold the transmitter.
EN Super Cub S Flying In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of the elevator stick. • The aircraft flies 7 minutes or more on a battery charge, using proper throttle management. • If the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery. • Make small and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft.
EN Super Cub S Setup for Optional Transmitters Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX4e and DX5e) SAFE SAFE Flight Transmitter mode Panic Recovery Switch Modes Supported switch Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder in Normal Position DX4e ACT/AUX Trainer Button 2 Pos Flight Mode (2pos switch) switch DX4e (3pos switch) CH 5 switch DX5e (2pos switch) DX5e (3pos switch) CH 5 switch CH 5 switch Trainer Button 3 Pos Flight Mode Trainer Switch 2 Pos Flight Mode Trainer Switch 3 Pos Flight Mode To op
EN Super Cub S Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) NOTICE: Repeated flying to when the motor pulses will damage the battery. For your first flights, set a timer for 7 minutes to avoid flying until the motor pulses. Adjust your timer for longer or shorter flights once you have flown the aircraft. • The aircraft protects the flight battery from accidental over-discharge by applying LVC, removing power supplied to the motor. • LVC causes the motor to pulse, but power remains to steer the aircraft.
EN Super Cub S Troubleshooting Guide Problem Aircraft oscillates Possible Cause Damaged propeller or spinner Loose or damaged spinner, propeller, motor or gear box parts Loose receiver Loose aircraft controls Worn parts Trim is at extreme and aircraft does not fly Trim is not at neutral straight or level Throttle not at lowest position or throttle Aircraft will not retrim too high spond to throttle but responds to other Throttle channel is reversed controls Motor disconnected from Receiver/ESC Damaged p
EN Super Cub S Service and Repair NOTICE: If you replace the receiver, install the new receiver in the same orientation and manner as the original receiver or damage may result. H I Thanks to the Z-Foam™ material in the wing and fuselage of this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive), epoxy, etc). However, use only foam-compatible CA, foam-compatible accelerant or epoxy on the vertical and horizontal tail material.
Super Cub S EN Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
EN Super Cub S Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase United States of America Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) Sales United Kingdom Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby Limited Germany Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH France Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby SAS China Service/Parts/Sales: Horizon Hobby – China Contact Information servicecenter.horizonhobby.
EN Super Cub S Compliance Information for the European Union AT EE IE PL IS BE BG ES FI IT LT PT RO LI NO CZ CY DE DK FR GR HR HU LU LV MT NL SE SI SK UK CH Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014032601 No.
IT Super Cub S Replacement Parts • Ersatzteile • Pièces de rechange • Pezzi di ricambio Part # | Nummer Description Numéro | Codice HBZ1002 9 x 6 Propeller HBZ1003 DC LiPo Balancing Charger HBZ1004 1.5A AC Power Supply SPMA3170 DSMX SAFE Receiver/ ESC unit: Super Cub 1300mAh 11.1V Li-Po Battery with EC3 Connector PKZ1033 HBZ7104 Prop Shaft HBZ7106 Landing Gear with Tires HBZ7107 Spinner Beschreibung Description Descrizione 9 x 6 Propeller Hobbyzone 3S Lipo Balance Lader Hobbyzone 1.
IT Super Cub S Optional Parts • Optionale Bauteile • Pièces optionnelles • Pezzi opzionali Part # | Nummer Description Numéro | Codice HBZ7390 Super Cub LP Floats Beschreibung Hobbyzone Schwimmersatz für Super Cub LP High Power Luftschraube 10 x8 (bei Verwendung mit Schwimmern) 10 x 8 High Power Propeller (for use with optional floats) EC3 Charge Lead w/12” EC3 Ladekabel mit Stecker Wire & Jacks,16AWG PKZ1005 EFLAEC312 Alligator Clip: 12V Lighter Adapter HBZ6513 1.5A AC Power Supply (US Only) 1.
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