HobbyZone Sport Cub S 2 User manual

Sport Cub S 2
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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Sport Cub S 2
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NOTICE
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of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com
and click on the support or resources 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:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage,
collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage
AND little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the
product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the
product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires
some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could
result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by
children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product
in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions
for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings
in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or
serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions
around your model to avoid collisions or injury.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject
to interference from many sources outside your
control. Interference can cause momentary loss
of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away
from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and
warnings for this and any optional support equip-
ment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs,
etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and
anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment
not specifically designed and protected for this
purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your
mouth as it could cause serious injury or
even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep the transmitter powered on while
aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set
before flying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.

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Included in the Box
Flying Tips
Preflight Checklist
• Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to fly your aircraft.
• 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.
• Always make deliberate and steady control
stick movements for smooth control of your
aircraft.
• Fly your aircraft outside in no greater than
light winds.
• For indoor flight, fly the aircraft inside in a
large gymnasium.
• Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind.
• Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires
and buildings.
• Always avoid flying in areas where there
are many people, such as busy parks,
schoolyards or soccer fields.

6. Perform SAFE Control Direction Test.
7. Plan flight for flying field conditions.
8. Set a flight timer for 5 minutes.
9. Have fun!

1. Find a safe and open area.
2. Set up your transmitter to support SAFE
technology (BNF only).
3. Charge flight battery.
4. Install flight battery in aircraft.
5. Perform Control Direction Test.
300 feet
(91 m)
Stand
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
here
USB Charger Ultra Micro Sport Cub S 2
SPMA3178
Transmitter
150 mAh 3.7V
(RTF Only)
SPMRMLP6
(RTF Only)
Li-Po Battery AA Alkaline Batteries
EFLB1501S25
(4) (RTF Only)

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Switch
Transmitter
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery voltage drops too
low, an alarm sounds and the LED
Mode 2 shown
Power LED
Power
flashes. The batteries must be replaced
immediately. If this happens while flying,
land your aircraft as soon and as safely
as possible.
Throttle
Trim Up
Throttle /
Rudder
Bind
Rudder
Trim left
Elevator
Elevator Trim
Down
Ailerons /
Elevators
Dual
Rate
Button
Aileron
Trim Right
Bind /
Panic
Recovery
Trigger
Flight
Mode
Switch
Rudder
Trim Right
Throttle
Trim Down
Trim Up
Aileron
Trim Left
Battery Door
Transmitter Batteries Installation
Remove the battery cover. Install the four
included batteries (noting proper polarity)
and reinstall the battery cover.
Button

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LED Indicator
The transmitter LED gives a
visual representation for various
data. The following table gives an
explanation of the possible LED
indications.
* To take advantage of the telem-
etry features, the transmitter
must be bound to a receiver
that is telemetry capable. See
your aircraft manual for more
information.
Status
Transmitter LED/Buzzer Indication
Transmitter voltage
Transmitter LED color indicates transmitter battery
voltage for 4 seconds after powering on.
Green: over 5.6V
Yellow: between 4.8V and 5.6V
Red: < 4.8V, transmitter beeps (change the
batteries)
Aircraft voltage*
(the aircraft must
be bound and
include a telemetry
capable receiver)
Transmitter LED color indicates aircraft on-board
battery voltage. When using MLP6 with aircraft
that does not transmit telemetry, LED will be solid
blue.
Green: over 3.7V per cell
Yellow: between 3.3V and 3.7V per cell
Red: below 3.3V per cell
Control rate
High rate: LED solid
Low rate: LED flashes slowly
Binding
LED flashes blue rapidly
No signal
LED glows solid blue

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Transmitter Setup
IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been pro-
grammed for operation specifically inthis aircraft.
To operate the SAFE system in this aircraft, set up
your optional DSM2/DSMX transmitter using the
chart below.
• SAFE Flight mode is selected using Channel 5
signal (high, middle, low)
• Panic Recovery mode is selected with Channel
6 signal (high, low)
IMPORTANT: A transmitter with a 2-position
position 0 or position 2 flight modes. If possible
assign Channel 5 inyour transmitter to a
3-position switch to operate all 3 flight modes
(refer to your transmitter manual).
Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter setup.
Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX6i, DX6, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t and DX18)
Start all transmitter programming with a blank model (do a model reset), then name the model.
Set Dual
Rates to:
HIGH 100%
LOW 70%
DX6i
1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU
2. Set MODELTYPE: ACRO
3. Set REVERSE: Gear Channel
4. Go to ADJUST LIST MENU
5. Set TRAVEL ADJ: Gear/Fmode (0)🠉100%; Gear/Fmode (1)🠉40%
6. Set FLAPS: Norm 🠉100; LAND 🠉100
7. Set MIX 1: ACT; Gear 🠉Gear ACT, RATE D 0%; U + 100%, SW MIX, TRIM INH
Resulting
in:
The Gear and Mix switches operate the 3 SAFE modes
Gear 0; Mix 0 = Beginner Mode
Gear 1; Mix 0 = Intermediate Mode
Gear 1; Mix 1 = Experienced Mode
The Flap switch operates Panic Recovery.
Position 0, Panic Recovery off, Position 1 Panic Recovery on
DX7S
DX8
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Set SWITCH SELECT: Change all to INH then TRAINER: AUX1, FLAP: GEAR
4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST
5. Set SERVO SETUP: Reverse AUX1
Resulting
in:
Flap/Gyro Switch operates the 3 SAFE modes (0 Beginner/1 Intermediate/
2 Experienced) The Trainer/Bind button operates Panic Recovery
DX6
DX9
DX10t
DX18
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP
2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE
3. Go to CHANNEL ASSIGN: click NEXT to go to Channel Input Config: Set GEAR: D
(DX10t: GEAR: A) Set AUX1: i (DX10t: AUX1: R-tip)
4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST
5. Set SERVO SETUP: Reverse AUX1
Resulting
in:
Switch D (DX10t: A) operates the 3 SAFE modes (0 beginner/1 intermediate/
2 Experienced) The Bind/I button (DX10t: R-tip) operates Panic Recovery
Channel 5 switch will only allow the use of
Non Computerized Transmitter Setup
(DX4e and DX5e)
Transmitter
SAFE
Mode
Switch
Panic
Recovery
Switch
SAFE
Flight
Modes
Supported
Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder in Normal Position
DX4e
(2pos switch)
ACT/AUX
switch
Trainer Button
2 Pos
Flight Mode
DX4e
(3pos switch)
CH 5
switch
Trainer Button
3 Pos
Flight Mode
DX5e
(2pos switch)
CH 5
switch
Trainer Switch
2 Pos
Flight Mode
DX5e
(3pos switch)
CH 5
switch
Trainer Switch
3 Pos
Flight Mode

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Pitch
Roll
SAFE
®
Technology Flight Modes
Beginner Mode (with self leveling)
Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing tips
up and down) angles are limited to help you
keep the aircraft airborne. Release both sticks
for self-leveling.
Beginner Mode
(Switch Position 0)
Intermediate Mode
The pilot is only prevented from entering
extreme flight conditions.
Experienced Mode
Unlimited Flight Envelope
Panic Recovery Mode
If you feel you have lost control in any mode,
hold the Panic Recovery trigger. The SAFE
technology will return the aircraft to a stable
attitude (wings level with a slight climb).
Always fly at a safe altitude, as Panic Recovery
may cause the aircraft to lose some altitude
when leveling the wings. Release the Panic
Recovery trigger to turn off Panic mode and
return to the current SAFE fight mode.
Intermediate Mode
(Switch Position 1)
Experienced Mode
(Switch Position 2)
Pitch
Pitch
Roll
Roll
NOTICE: If the aircraft is upside down when the Panic
Recovery trigger is pressed, sufficient altitude is required
for the aircraft to return to straight and level flight.
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Charging Warnings
The included USB charger has been designed to
safely charge the included Li-Po battery.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po
battery, you assume all risks associated with
lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or
swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging
or discharging, discontinue and disconnect.
Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery
that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a
dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery
in a temperature range of 40–120° F. Do not store
the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If
stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or
even catch fire.
• Always charge batteries away from flammable
materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
Charging the Flight Battery
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and
let the charger cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the
battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED
TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge
the battery with a compatible charger may cause
a fire resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under
load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop
strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended
levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold
places (recommended between 40–120° F or 5–
49° C) or place in direct sunlight.
1. Insert the charger into a USB port.
2. Properly connect the battery to the charger.
Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged)
150 mAh battery takes approximately 45 minutes.
The LED goes out when the charge is complete.
Comple te
DC In p u t: 5. 0 V 350m A
DCOutput:4.2V 300mA E FLC1008
S O LI D R E D LE D
–Charging
L E D OF F
–Charge
USB Li-Po
Charger
CAUTION: Once charging is complete,
immediately remove the battery. Never
leave a battery connected to the charger.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings
must be followed exactly. Mishandling of
Li-Po batteries can result in a fire, personal injury
and/or property damage.
45
MIN.
S O LI D R E D LE D
–Charging
USB Li-Po
LE D OF F
Charger
–Charge
C o m pl et e
DC In p u t: 5. 0V 35 0 m A
DCOutput:4.2V 300mA EFLC1008
SOLID RED LED
–Charging
U SB Li -Po LEDOFF
Charger –Charge
Complete
DC I n pu t : 5 .0V 35 0 mA
DC Ou t pu t : 4. 2V 3 0 0mA
E F L C 1 0 0 8
CHARGING (Solid Red) .........................
MAX CHARGE (Off) .............................

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Binding
For a list of compatible DSM2/DSMX transmitters,
please visit www.bindnfly.com.
CAUTION: When using a Futaba
®
transmitter with a Spektrum DSM
module, you must reverse the throttle channel
and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module
manual for binding and failsafe instructions.
Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for
instructions on reversing the throttle channel.
Installing the Flight Battery
Your Sport Cub RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft, so
binding should not be necessary.
Keep the aircraft and transmitter away from large metal objects, wire-
1
less sources or other transmitters while installing the battery.
2
Binding Procedure
1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions
forbindingto a receiver.
2. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected
from the aircraft.
3. Ensure the transmitter is powered OFF.
4. Connect the flight battery to the aircraft and
turn the aircraft upright. The receiver LED will
begin to flash (typically after 5 seconds).
5. Make sure the transmitter controls are at
neutral and the throttle is in the low position.
6. Put your transmitter into bind mode.
7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED
will become solid, indicating that the receiver
is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not
turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at
the end ofthe manual.
8. Disconnect the flight battery and power the
transmitter off.
For subsequent flights, power ON the transmitter
for 5 seconds before connecting the flight battery.
CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery from the
aircraft receiver when not flying toavoid over-discharging the
battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest ap-
proved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of perfor-
mance and potential fire when batteries are charged.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When
armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any
throttle movement.
Place aircraft on its
landing gear.
Keep immobile and
out of the wind for
5 seconds.
5
Sec.
For best flight
performance,
install the
battery all the
way back as
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Control Direction Test
1. Place the aircraft into Experienced mode (Mode
switch position 2).
2. Face the aircraft away from you.
3. Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your
control while you are testing your transmitter
controls.
4. Move the sticks on the transmitter toensure the
aircraft responds as shown.
5. If the aircraft responds as shown, move the SAFE
®
mode switch to Beginner mode (Position 0) to
prepare to fly.
Refer to the Binding instructions and Troubleshooting
Guide in this manual for more information. If you need
more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon
Hobby Product Support department.
Experienced Mode
(Switch Position 2)
Mode 2 shown
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2
0
Up Elevator (climb)
Down Elevator (descend)
Rudder Left
Rudder Right
Aileron Left
Aileron Right