HobbyZone SuperCub User manual

HBZ7300
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Crash damage is not covered
under the warranty.
Be sure to read the warranty
on page 35 and "Warnings and
Safety" on page 29 before you
proceed to Step 1.
Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone®Zone 1
Super Cub LP. Your Super Cub LP comes with everything needed
to get you in the air, and because it’s a Zone 1 product, it is
specifically designed for you to be able to teach yourself to fly.
You will only need to thoroughly read the instruction manual,
attach the wing, tail and landing gear, and then charge the flight
battery prior to your first flight.
HobbyZone’s innovative Anti-Crash Technology™(ACT) makes
teaching yourself to fly even easier and safer than before. With
ACT, anyone can fly. Two sensors on the Super Cub LP, one on
the top and one on the bottom of the fuselage, monitor the posi-
tion of the plane in relation to the ground. When the plane is fly-
ing level, the top sensor sees the sky, while the bottom sees the
ground, and they tell the on-board computer that the plane is
flying correctly. If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect
that the plane’s orientation is incorrect, the system will
automatically correct the control inputs and help prevent the
plane from crashing, allowing you time to regain control. ACT
lets you fly without worry. And once you’ve gained experience
with your Super Cub LP, you can turn ACT off for more complete
control and increased maneuverability.
A DVD is included to give you some helpful hints before you
take to the sky for the first time, and includes flying footage.
You may choose to watch the DVD while the flight battery is
charging.

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Step 1
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Step 1
Charging the Aircraft Battery
The charger included with your
Super Cub LP uses unique circuitry that
ensures an accurate charge every time
and protects your Li-Po battery from the
dangers of overcharging. This charger
continually monitors the battery and
automatically stops charging when the
battery is fully charged.
DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Charges 3-cell lithium polymer
battery packs at 1.3-amps
• LED charge status indicator
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
You must charge the included Li-Po
battery pack with a Li-Po specific
charger only (such as the included
charger). Never leave the battery and
charger unattended during the charge
process. Failure to follow the
instructions properly could result in a
fire. When charging, make certain the
battery is on a heat-resistant surface.
1. The 12V DC 3S Li-Po balancing
charger provides a charge current
of approximately 1.3-amps. The
typical charge time for the
included 11.1V 1300mAh Li-Po is
approximately 1 hour.
2. Locate the safety charge lead on the
battery pack. Connect the battery
pack to the charger. Charge through
the balance lead on the battery
pack. The blue EC3 connector will
remain disconnected when using the
included charger.
3. Connect the charger to either a 12V
power outlet in a vehicle or the AC
adapter included with your Super
Cub LP. Please note that some 12V
outlets require your vehicle to be
running for the outlet to be
operational. It is recommended to
consult your vehicle owner’s
manual if you are unsure. The LED
will continually blink while the
battery charges. It is not
recommended to charge batteries
while the vehicle is in motion.
4. Charging is finished when the LED
indicator glows steadily.

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Step 2
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Step 3
Installation of Batteries into the Transmitter Landing Gear Attachment
1. Remove the battery cover and install
the included 8 AA batteries.
2. Be certain that you observe proper
polarity when installing the
batteries, and then replace the
cover on the transmitter.
3. To test the transmitter’s function,
turn on the switch on the front of the
transmitter. The LED should glow
brightly.
4. Replace the batteries with fresh AA
batteries when you hear the low
voltage battery alarm beeping.
5. Once the alarm goes off, you only
have a few minutes of power left,
so don’t delay landing your plane
any longer than necessary to land it
safely.
1. Locate the included wire landing
gear.
2. Slide the landing gear into the
allotted slot on the bottom of the
fuselage.
3. Make sure the gear is securely in the
slot by gently pulling on it after it is
attached.
4. Attach the white plastic scale covers
with the included four (4) screws as
shown. They are located in the small
bag labeled “A.”

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Step 4
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Step 5
Attaching the Wing Attaching the Tail
1. Locate the wing and strut screws
that are included.
2. Place the wing so that it is centered
on the top of the fuselage.
3. Use the included rubber bands to
secure the wing by attaching two
bands straight across the top of the
wing, where each end is attached
to each set of wing hold-down rods,
and criss-crossing two diagonally
across the top of the wing.
4. After you are satisfied that the wing
is properly centered on the fuselage,
turn the plane over and complete
the wing attachment by attaching
the struts as shown. The screws that
will be used to attach the struts are
in the small bag labeled “B.”
5. Make certain the wing is properly
attached and centered prior to each
flight.
1. Locate the rudder and horizontal
stabilizer assemblies and carefully
remove them from the box.
2. Install the rudder assembly into the
horizontal stabilizer, as shown.
3. Install the complete tail assembly
into the fuselage, as shown.
4. Secure this assembly to the fuselage,
from the bottom, with the included
screws. The two screws needed
for this step are in the small bag
labeled “C” and are the two longest
included.
5. Clip the tail wheel wire into the
plastic wheel housing by pulling
down slightly on the tail wheel, while
at the same time you are pushing up
on the plastic molding until the two
parts “snap” together. Make sure to
support the tail when doing this so
that no damage is done to the aft
fuselage area.

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Step 5
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Step 6
6. Attach the clevis from the rudder
pushrod into the outermost hole of
the control horn on the rudder, and
slide the clear rubber sleeve down
over the clevis.
7. Attach the clevis from the elevator
pushrod into the outermost hole of
the control horn on the bottom of
the elevator. Slide the clear rubber
sleeve down over the clevis. Again,
refer to the instructional video for a
more detailed explanation.
push up
pull down
Attaching the Tail (continued) Tail Control Test
1. Make certain the throttle slider is
in the “off” position. Turn on the
transmitter.
2. Install the flight battery in the
fuselage and plug the battery lead
into the lead inside the airplane.
3. Move the stick on the transmitter
(rudder control) side to side while
observing the vertical control surface
is moving per the input (as shown).
Right
Left
4. Push the stick full forward
(elevator control). When this is
done, the horizontal control surface
should move down (as shown),
causing the plane to pitch down.
Down
5. Pull back on the stick (elevator
control). When this is done, the
horizontal control surface should
move up (as shown), causing the
plane to pitch up.
Up

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Step 6
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Step 7
Tail Control Test (continued) Making Adjustments to the Control Surfaces
6. If your airplane is not responding,
DO NOT FLY IT! Please refer to the
Troubleshooting section at the back
of this manual for more information.
If you still need assistance, call the
Horizon Hobby Support Team at
1-877-504-0233.
7. When you are satisfied your airplane
is set up properly, you can unplug
the flight battery and then turn off
the transmitter. This should be done
every time you have finished flying.
Note: It is very important to make sure
that the control surfaces (rudder and
elevator) are at neutral, or 0 degrees.
Ideally, they will be at neutral when
the levers are centered. The next step
explains how to make adjustments to
the control surface.
1. Any changes necessary to bring
both the rudder and the elevator
to neutral (zero degrees) should be
able to be done by using the trim
levers on the transmitter. To do this,
place the control stick at center, and
use the trim lever below the stick to
adjust the rudder (vertical surface)
until it is in line with the vertical fin.
To adjust the elevator so that it is
in line with the horizontal stabilizer,
use the trim lever to the left of the
control stick.
2. After making adjustments using the
trim levers, if you find you are not
able to position the control surfaces
at neutral, do not fly until things
have been corrected.
3. If corrections are needed and
moving the trim lever(s) is not
adequate, you will need to perform
the following steps:
a. Turn on the transmitter.
b. Insert the battery pack into the
fuselage and plug the battery into
the lead from the airplane.
c. Return the trim levers to center.
d. Remove the clevis from the control
surface horn and adjust the
length of the pushrod by turning the
clevis in the appropriate direction.
Turning clockwise makes the
pushrod shorter and
counterclockwise makes it longer.
Elevator Trim
Rudder Trim

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Step 8
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Step 9
Choose a Large, Open Grass Field Choose a Calm Day
In order to have the most success, and
to protect property and your Super Cub
LP, it is very important to select a place
to fly that is very open.
The site should:
• Have a minimum of 300 feet
(90 meters) of clear space in ALL
directions.
• Be clear of pedestrians.
• Be free of trees, buildings, cars,
power lines, or anything that could
entangle your airplane or interfere
with your sightline.
• Remember, your Super Cub LP
can reach speeds of up to 30 mph
(48km/h), so it can cover ground
quickly.
• Plan on ying in an area that gives
you more space than you think you
need, especially with first flights.
600 feet
We know you want to fly your Super
Cub LP as soon as you have it. How-
ever, flying in too much wind can place
your aircraft in jeopardy. On your first
flights, make sure that the winds are no
more than 5-7 mph (8-11km/h).
To check the wind conditions:
• Tie the red ribbon to the transmitter
antenna.
• Hold the transmitter so the antenna
is parallel to the ground.
If the flag hangs down, it is calm enough
to fly. If the angle between the antenna
and the flag is less than 20 degrees, it
is too windy and you need to postpone
your flight.
too windy
calm
maximum
allowed wind

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Step 10
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Step 11
Range Test Anti-Crash Technology (ACT)
Prior to your first flight, you will need
to perform a range test. Two people
are needed to do this—one to hold the
airplane and one to hold the transmitter.
1. One person holds the transmitter
while the other person walks 100
paces away with the Super Cub LP.
2. Be sure the throttle slider is in the
“off” position.
3. Extend the antenna and turn on the
transmitter.
4. Plug in the flight battery, close the
battery door and turn the latch so
the battery door stays in place.
5. As soon as the throttle is advanced,
the prop should spin quickly.
6. As the person moves the
transmitter controls, the airplane
should respond correctly with the
controls operating smoothly.
Warning: The person holding the airplane
needs to make sure the propeller
will not come in contact with any
clothing, hair, or parts of the body.
10 0 paces
Your Super Cub LP comes equipped
with exclusive Anti-Crash Technology.
This software will help prevent crashes
due to over-control. The sensors that
are located on the fuselage “see” the
horizon. One sensor is located at the
top of the windshield and the other is
on the bottom side of the fuselage, in
front of the landing gear.
The electronic system connected to the
sensors knows that the airplane (with
ACT™“on”) should not be allowed to
enter a steep dive. If you give
transmitter input that causes the plane
to enter into a steep dive that could
lead to a crash, the ACT software will
override your input to help prevent the
aircraft from crashing to the ground.
ACT will cut the power going to the
motor and add some up elevator, as
well. This causes the nose of the
airplane to pull up, thereby helping
to prevent your aircraft from
crashing. However, in order for ACT to
work properly, there has to be sufficient
altitude for recovery (at least 200 feet
or 61 meters). ACT will only interrupt
flight in extreme situations, allowing you
to enjoy as much control of your Super
Cub LP as you need.

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Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) (continued) Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) (continued)
With ACT
Without ACT
If, with ACT on, you enter into a
threatening dive, you will notice the
following:
• You will hear the motor power
decrease as the ACT programming
overrides your input. This slows the
speed of the airplane and will reduce
the risk of a crash.
• The ACT software will give up
elevator input to help pull the nose
up and out of the dive.
• Once the ACT software has been
engaged (takes over), you will not
regain control until after you have
released the steering stick and
returned it to neutral.
Remember, the purpose of Anti-Crash
Technology is to help you learn to fly
properly and smoothly. When ACT is
engaged, it means you have placed
your aircraft in jeopardy. Keeping the
stick more in the middle, and less to the
“corners” of the transmitter, will allow
you to fly more smoothly and prevent
ACT from engaging.
The key is to learn to make minor
movements on the controls. The
transmitter is proportional and is
sensitive to movements of the control
stick. Once you have gained more
experience, and feel comfortable
flying, you can turn off ACT and have
full control at all times. It is possible to
change flight modes (turn ACT on or
off) while in flight, but sufficient altitude
is required.
To turn off ACT, simply move the switch
on the top of the transmitter to the
appropriate position.
ACT Flying Tips
• Never y at too low of an altitude
and expect ACT to save you from a
crash. You must maintain an altitude
of at least 200 feet (61 meters) for the
software to be able to help
prevent crashes.
• Even when ying with ACT on, if you
feel that your aircraft is in jeopardy,
reduce the throttle immediately and
release the stick. You can then add
a small amount of up elevator (pull
back slightly on the stick), as well, to
aid the recovery.
• Because the sensors are used to
activate the protective software,
there may be times when they can be
fooled. This may be especially true
when flying in very bright sunshine
and/or when the sun is close to the
horizon.
• With ACT on, never y over water,
light colored sand, ice, snow or
anything else that can reflect light
and “fool” the sensors.
• Never y in too tight of an area.
Anti-Crash Technology will not
prevent you from crashing into trees,
buildings or other obstacles.
• Make several successful ights
(including several soft landings) prior
to attempting to fly with ACT off.
• Never let the aircraft y too far
downwind from you, which can cause
the aircraft to fly away.
• It is always a good idea to have an
experienced pilot who has mastered
control with at least a 3-channel
radio system to help you on your first
flights.