Park Flite Super Cub PA-18 User manual

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Piper Super Cub PA18
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.
This model is a high performance miniature aircraft that allows novice to intermediate model pilots to
perform both scale and aerobatic manoeuvers. The light weight, large wing area and high wing design allow
the model to fly extremely slowly, in a stable manner while still maintaining full control.
These instructions assume a reasonable level of competence for both building and flying and we
recommend that the model is flown at a recognised club with frequency control measures and suitable third
party insurance.
The owner – pilot of this model should take note of regulations, and local bylaws before flying this aircraft.
Please take time to read through these instructions before commencing assembly. We list operations in
order of works to reduce the risk of damage during assembly.
RTF MODEL

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WARNING
This R/C aircraft is not a toy and can result in serious
bodily harm, injury and property damage if misused.
Fly only in open areas and at preferably BMFA recognised
clubs and sites.
SPECIFICATIONS
WING SPAN: 1060 MM (42”)
LENGTH: 710 MM (28”)
WING AREA: 17 DM_ (264 SQ INCHES)
WEIGHT: 540 G (19 OUNCES)
RADIO: 4 FUNCTION 35MHZ PPM
3 QTY MICRO SERVOS
25 AMP BRUSHLESS ESC
MOTOR: BRUSHLESS OUT RUNNER
9” X 5” PROPELLOR
11.1V 1250MAH LIPO BATTERY
PLEASE READ
THROUGH THE
WARNINGS BEFORE
USE.
An 11.1V 1250 mAh 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.
Use only a LiPo rated charger, set
to a maximum of 3 cells (11.1v)
and 1 amp charge current.
Remove battery from the aircraft
and charge on a non flammable,
non conductive surface
Due to continual and ongoing
product development the parts
shown in the manual may differ
from those supplied.

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1. Wing with ailerons connected to factory
installed servos
2. Fuselage with motor, Electronic Speed Control
(ESC) receiver, two quantity servo, and pushrods.
3. Fin and rudder assembly
4. Horizontal stabiliser (Tail plane) with elevator
5. Main undercarriage assembly mounting plate
and wheels
6. 4 function fully proportional 35Mhz transmitter
7. Control horns and back plates for elevator and
rudder
8. Tube of adhesive
9. LiPo Battery 3cell 11.1V 1250 mAh (10c)
10. LiPo charger and 12v power lead
11. Propellor – 2 off 9” diameter x 5” pitch with
spinner
12. Self adhesive decal sheet.
SECTION 1: KIT CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION

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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.
VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL
STABILISERS
Vertical Stabiliser (Fin and
rudder) with moulded in hinges.
Horizontal Stabiliser (tail plane
and elevator) with moulded in
hinges.
UNDERCARRIAGE
ASSEMBLY,
Ready for use, with mounting
plate and wheels.
Tail wheel is pre fitted to fin.

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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” diameter x 5” pitch
moulded propellors.
Ensure text is on front face when
mounting.
ADHESIVE
5ml tube of foam safe adhesive.
Note pierce end of tube with pin
in screw on lid.

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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.
Use only a LiPo rated charger, set to a
maximum of 3 cells (11.1v) and 1 amp charge
current.
Remove battery from the aircraft and charge on
a non flammable, non conductive surface.
BATTERY AND CHARGER
The Skylane includes a high performance 11.1V (3
cell) 1250mAh LiPo Battery rated at 10C max
discharge.
This must be charged using the dedicated 12v DC
input 0.8 to 1A output fast charger and connecting
lead
Connect the crocodile lead connectors to a 12V DC
power source (a 12V car battery is ideal), ensuring
that correct polarity is observed. Red is positive (+)
and Black is Negative (-).
Connect the lead into the battery charger. The power
light will illuminate and all three LED,s will flash as
a system check.
Push the white balance plug of the battery into the
11.1v charger output socket to commence charging.
The Indicator light changes from amber to green
when the charge is complete
A full charge will take between 1 and 2 hours.

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Locate the horizontal stabiliser and fuselage.
Apply adhesive into the tail plane seat and insert
the horizontal stabiliser.
Check that stabiliser is central, level and square to
the fuselage.
Use a damp cloth to wipe off excess adhesive and
allow to dry.
SECTION 3: ASSEMBLY
Locate the preformed undercarriage assembly.
Position over recess on underside of fuselage with
tapered edge of spats facing aft.
Push undercarriage mounting plate in position and
fix in place with four self tapping screws.
Locate the fin & rudder assembly.
Apply adhesive to the fin and insert in to the
fuselage and horizontal stabiliser. Apply adhesive
to the hinge tab that extends infront of the rear
tailwheel.
The notch in the fin locates with the hole in the
stabiliser.
Check that fin is vertical and square to the tail
plane and press firmly in place.
Use a damp cloth to wipe off excess adhesive.
Allow to dry.
Locate control horn and clamp connectors for
rudder and elevator.

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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.
Use a damp cloth to wipe off excess adhesive and
allow to dry.
The Suplex 4 is a fully proportional 4 function
35Mhz transmitter
The transmitter is supplied in a Mode 2
configuration.
Mode 2 is also known as Throttle Left.
The left stick controls Throttle and rudder
movement.
The right stick controls aileron and elevator
movement.
Battery state is indicated by a bank of coloured
LED’s. With green for full and red for empty.
As soon as the indicator changes to amber the
model should be landed to allow battery
replacement.
A red LED indicates dangerously low voltage. The
model should be landed immediately to replace
batteries before all control is lost.Construction of the Piper PA-18 is now complete
and the following steps can be considered as part
of the daily assembly and rigging of the model.
Fix propellor to prop shaft using the M3 aluminium
spinner nut.
Note that washers are fitted to both sides of the
propellor.
The text on the propellor faces forward.
Push the spinner firmly in place.
SECTION 4: TRANSMITTER

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Frequency control is by removable crystal
The transmitter frequency is identified on the
crystal holder located at the rear of the transmitter.
8 off AA size dry cells or high capacity Nimh
batteries must be inserted before operation.
Remove the rear cover and install batteries into the
battery tray as directed by the moulded in polarity
(+ & -) markings.
A small panel of four small slide switches is set on
the front panel of the transmitter.
These are electronic servo reversing switches and
should be adjusted to give the correct control
surface deflections relative to stick movements.
SECTION 5: FINAL SET UP
Locate the wing assembly and position it over the
wing seating area with the servo on the underside.
Take the plug on the aileron servo lead and push
plug into channel no 1 of the receiver.
Note that black is (-) Negative and orange is signal.
Push the wing firmly down onto its seat until wing
leading edge pegs locate into mounting plate.
Ensure that aileron wire is inside fuselage
The wing retaining latch should be pulled back to
allow the trailing edge to locate in the fuselage and
will click in position when the wing is correctly
seated.
Ensure that the wing struts are to the bottom of the
fuselage and fix in place with small screws.
The struts must be fitted to ensure safe flight.