Horizon Hobby HBZ7380 Super Cub User manual

HBZ7380
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15214 Printed 11/09

Crash damage is not covered
under the warranty.
Be sure to read the warranty
on page 36 and "Warnings and
Safety" on page 33 before you
proceed to Step 1.
Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone®Super Cub LP
BNF. Your Super Cub LP BNF comes with everything needed to get you
in the air and 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 and bind your transmitter 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 position of the plane in relation to
the ground. When the plane is flying level, the top sensor sees the sky,
while the bottom sees the ground, and they tell the on-board computer
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.
Table of Contents
Charging the Aircraft Battery......................................4
Installing Aircraft Battery .........................................5
Transmitter Identification.........................................6
Binding ......................................................7
Landing Gear Attachment .......................................10
Attaching the Wing ............................................11
Attaching the Tail..............................................12
Tail Control Test...............................................14
Making Adjustments to the Control Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ChooseaLarge,OpenGrassyField...............................18
Choose a Calm Day............................................18
Anti-CrashTechnology(ACT) ....................................19
UsingElevator(PitchControl)....................................21
Hand Launch .................................................22
Runway Takeoff (ROG)..........................................23
Flying.......................................................24
ThrottleAdjustment ...........................................26
Landing.....................................................27
Aerobatic Flight...............................................28
X-Port ......................................................29
ACT and X-Port Transmitter Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OptionalFloats...............................................31
RepairingMinorDamage .......................................32
WarningsandSafetyChecklist ...................................33
Replacement Parts.............................................34
OptionalParts................................................34
Troubleshooting ..............................................35
Warranty ....................................................36
Compliance Information for the European Union .....................39

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Step 1
The charger included with your
Super Cub LP BNF 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.
Charging the Aircraft Battery
Step 2
The battery for the Super Cub has
a power lead and a balancing lead.
The power lead is the blue plug and
the balance lead is the white plug.
The white balance plug should only
be plugged into the charger and
NEVER into the X-Port receptacle
on the bottom of the fuselage. The
X-port will have a sticker placed over
the socket. For information on X-port
see page 29 of this manual.
Balance plug
X-port receptical
Open the battery door on the
fuselage of the Super Cub and insert
battery into battery cavity. The
battery cavity has been designed
to be a snug fit for the battery to
prevent the battery from shifting in
flight. Once the battery is inserted
into the battery cavity, secure the
battery in place with the hook and
loop straps.
To power the airplane, plug the blue
EC3 connectors together. The white
balance plug on the battery will be
tucked into the battery cavity.
Installing Aircraft Battery

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Note: The DX5e is used as a reference throughout
this manual.
Step 3
Transmitter Identification
Step 4
Note: Binding allows your
transmitter to connect to the
receiver. The bind plug is the
small black connector with
the orange label. Plug the
bind plug into the Batt/Bind
port of the receiver to enter
bind mode.
Note: The rudder comes plugged
into the aileron port of the
receiver to allow the use of
the aileron stick for
directional control. You will
need to reverse the aileron
channel for correct direction
of travel. Check the tail
control test for correct travel
of control surfaces.
Note: Once you bind your Super
Cub LP to a transmitter, the
throttle will be armed. Use
caution when the airplane is
powered. Make sure the
throttle stick is in the off
position and the throttle
trim is in its lowest position.
Once binding is complete
unplug the flight battery to
continue the assembly of the
Super Cub LP.
DX5e:
A. To bind your Super Cub LP BNF
to the DX5e, confirm the bind
plug is installed in the Batt/Bind
port on the receiver.
B. Plug the battery into the ESC
of the airplane. The LED on the
receiver will begin
flashing rapidly.
C. Move the sticks and switches on
the transmitter to the desired
failsafe positions (low throttle
and neutral control positions).
D. Pull and hold the Trainer Switch
on the transmitter while turning
the transmitter on. Release the
trainer switch once the LEDs on
the front of the transmitter flash.
E. The LED on the receiver will go
to a slower flashing red and the
system will connect after several
seconds.
F. Remove the bind plug and store
in a safe place.
G. Unplug the flight battery, then
plug it back in. The LED on the
receiver will be solid red.
H. After you have completed the
binding process, unplug the
flight battery, and turn off
the transmitter. You are now
ready to begin the assembly of
the aircraft.
DX6i:
A. To bind your Super Cub LP BNF
to the DX6i, confirm the bind
plug is installed in the Batt/Bind
port on the receiver.
B. Plug the battery into the ESC
of the airplane. The LED on the
receiver will begin flashing.
C. Move the sticks and switches on
the transmitter to the desired
failsafe positions (low throttle
and neutral control positions).
Binding
Mode 1
Rudder/Elevator
Functions
Rudder Trim
Elevator Trim
Aileron/Throttle
Functions
Aileron Trim
Throttle Trim
Mode 2
Rudder/Throttle
Functions
Rudder Trim
Throttle Trim
Aileron/Elevator
Functions
Aileron Trim
Elevator Trim
Note: You will need to reverse the aileron channel for
the rudder to travel in the correct direction.

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Step 4
DX6i continued:
D. Pull and hold the Trainer
Switch on the transmitter while
turning the transmitter on.
Release the trainer switch once
the word BIND flashes on the
LCD screen on the front of the
transmitter.
E. The LED on the receiver will go
to a slower flashing red and the
system will connect after several
seconds.
F. Remove the bind plug and store
in a safe place.
G. Unplug the flight battery, then
plug it back in. The LED on the
receiver will be solid red.
H. After you have completed the
binding process, unplug the
flight battery, and turn off
the transmitter. You are now
ready to begin the assembly of
the aircraft.
DX7(se) or X9303:
A. To bind your Super Cub LP BNF
to the DX7(se) or X9309, confirm
the bind plug is installed in the
Batt/Bind port on the receiver.
B. Plug the battery into the ESC
of the airplane. The LED on the
receiver will begin flashing.
C. Move the sticks and switches on
the transmitter to the desired
failsafe positions (low throttle
and neutral control positions).
D. Press the bind button on the
back of the transmitter while
turning the transmitter on. The
bind button on the back of the
transmitter will flash. Release the
button after 2–3 seconds.
E. The LED on the receiver will go
to a slower flashing red and the
system will connect after several
seconds.
F. Remove the bind plug and store
in a safe place.
G. Unplug the flight battery, then
plug it back in. The LED on the
receiver will be solid red.
H. After you have completed the
binding process, unplug the
flight battery, and turn off the
transmitter. You are now ready
to begin the assembly of the
aircraft.
Binding (continued) Binding (continued)
Step 4
Brownout Detection
The DSM2™ESC/Receiver features Brownout Detection.
• Should an interruption of power occur (brownout),
the system will reconnect immediately when power
is restored.
• The LED on the receiver will ash slowly indicating a
power interruption (brownout) has occurred.
• Brownouts can be caused by an inadequate
power supply (weak battery or regulator), a loose
connector, a bad switch, an inadequate BEC when
using an electronic speed controller, etc.
• Brownouts occur when the receiver voltage drops
below 3.5 volts thus interrupting control as the
servos and receiver require a minimum of 3.5 volts
to operate.
How Brownout Detection Works
• When the receiver voltage drops below 3.5 volts the
system drops out (ceases to operate).
• When power is restored the receiver immediately
attempts to reconnect to the last two frequencies that
it was connected to.
• If the two frequencies are present (the transmitter
was left on) the system reconnects typically within
a second.
Brownout Detection is designed to allow you to fly
safely through most short duration power interruptions;
however, the root cause of these interruptions must be
corrected before the next flight to prevent catastrophic
safety issues.
Note: If a brownout occurs in-flight it is vital that
the cause of the brownout be determined
and corrected.
Note: Brownout can also occur if the battery is
disconnected from the ESC/Receiver and a new
battery is plugged in if the transmitter power is
not cycled off then back on.

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Step 5
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. To secure the wing with the included rubber bands,
attach two bands straight across the top of the wing,
attaching each end to each set of wing hold-down
rods. Then criss-cross 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 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.
Attaching the Wing
Step 6
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.”
Landing Gear Attachment

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Step 7
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)
Step 7
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, 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.
Attaching the Tail

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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
Mode 1
Mode 2
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
Mode 1
Mode 2
Step 8
Tail Control Test (continued)
Step 8
Note: You will need to reverse the aileron channel for
the rudder to travel in the correct direction.
Refer to your specific transmitter manual for
information on reversing.
1. Make certain the throttle stick 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, observing the vertical control surface moving
per your input, as shown.
Right
Mode 1
Mode 2
Left
Mode 2 Mode 1
Tail Control Test

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Step 8
Appendix
1. You should be able to make any changes necessary
to bring both the rudder and the elevator to
neutral (zero degrees) 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 it is in
line with the horizontal stabilizer, use the elevator
trim lever.
2. After making adjustments using the trim levers, if you
find you are unable to position the control surfaces at
neutral, do not fly until making corrections.
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.
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 Support Team at
877-504-0233, Horizon Hobby UK at +44 (0) 1279
641 097 or Horizon Technischer Service, Germany at
[phone].
7. When 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 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.
Tail Control Test (continued)

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We know you want to fly your Super Cub LP as soon as
you have it. However, 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).
Choose a Calm Day
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.
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.
Note: Refer to page 30 for switch
positions to activate and
disable ACT.
Anti-Crash Technology (ACT™)
Appendix Appendix
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
Choose a Large, Open Grassy Field