Phase3 J-3 CUB 370 RTF User manual

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✦IMPORTANT✦Before beginning assembly, please read and understand the warnings listed on the next page. Failure to
read and understand these warnings could lead to bodily harm and/or injury. The Phase 3 J-3 Cub 370 RTF is not intended
for those under 14 years of age, unless closely supervised by an adult.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES:
●Wing Span: 36.5 Inches (93cm)
●Wing Area: 200 Square Inches (12.9dm2)
●Length: 25 Inches (63.5cm)
●Weight RTF: 18 Ounces (510gr)
●Wing Loading: 13 Ounces Per Square Foot (39.5gr/dm2)
●Molded from Durable Plastic and Foam
●Preinstalled 4Ch FM 27MHz (USA) Radio Control System
35MHz (EU)
●Three-Channel Control - Elevator, Rudder and Throttle
●Rechargeable NiMH Flight Battery
●AC Charger and 12V DC Fast-Charger
●Direct Drive 370 Size Motor with Propeller and Safety Spinner
●Easy-to-Access Flight Battery
Kit Product Number: 107100
Includes:
27MHz (USA/France)
35MHz (EU - except France)
FM Radio Control System and 600mAH NiMH Flight
Battery!
The Phase 3 J-3 Cub 370 RTF is distributed exclusively in North
America by Global Hobby Distributors and in the EU by Ripmax Ltd
All contents copyright © 2004, Phase 3
Version V1.0 December 2004

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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE WARNINGS!
● Do not y your airplane if another model is on the same
frequency as you. The frequency number is printed on the front
of the radio transmitter and on the receiver.
● Neveryyourairplanefromthestreetoratnight.Alwaysy
in an open area free of obstructions.
● Whenying,makesureanyspectatorsarebehindyou.
●Always be conscious of the spinning propeller. Be careful not
to allow loose clothing to be drawn into the propeller.
●Because your airplane is operated by radio control, it is
importanttomakesureyouarealwaysusingfreshand/orfully
charged batteries. Never allow the batteries to run low or you
could lose control of the airplane.
●Never attempt to disassemble any of the airplane's
components,especiallythetransmitterandightbattery.
●Do not allow any of the components to get wet or electrical
damage may occur.
●Youshouldcompleteasuccessfulrangecheckofyourradio
equipmentpriortoeachnewdayofying,orpriortotherst
ightofaneworrepairedairplane.
●If your airplane gets dirty, do not use any solvents to clean it.
Solvents will damage the foam and plastic. Use a dry cloth to
clean any dirt from the outside of the airplane.
GENERAL WARNINGS
● Neveroverchargetheightbatteryordamagetotheight
battery may occur.
● To prevent the ight battery from overheating during the
charging process, allow the ight battery to completely cool
before recharging it.
● Alwayscompletelydischargetheightbatterybyrunningthe
motoruntilitstopsbeforerechargingtheightbattery.
● Neverattempttodisassembletheightbatteryordisposeof
itinre.Theightbatteryshouldberecycledatanauthorized
recycling center.
●Always turn on the transmitter before turning on the airplane
and always turn off the airplane before turning off the transmitter.
●Always unplug the flight battery when not flying the
airplane.
●Never cut the receiver antenna shorter or you could lose
controloftheairplaneduringight.
● Whenyingtheairplane,makesurethetransmitterantenna
is completely extended.
●Never attempt to disassemble or modify any of the radio
FLIGHT BATTERY WARNINGS
RADIO SYSTEM WARNINGS
OUR GUARANTEE
Phase3guaranteesthiskittobefreefromdefectsinbothmaterialandworkmanshipatthedateofpurchase.Thisdoesnotcoveranycomponentpartsdamagedby
use,misuseormodication.In no case shall Phase 3's liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
InthatPhase3hasnocontroloverthenalassemblyormaterialusedfornalassembly,noliabilityshallbeassumedforanydamageresultingfromtheusebythe
userofthenaluser-assembledproduct.Bytheactofusingthenaluser-assembledproduct,theuseracceptsallresultingliability.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Phase 3 J-3 Cub 370 RTF. Before completing the nal assembly of your new airplane,
please carefully read through these operating instructions in their entirety. Doing so will ensure your success the rst time
around!
Beforebeginningassembly,removethedifferentpartsfromtheboxandusethephotosbelowtoverifythatyourkitcontainsallof
thecorrectparts.Ifyourkitismissingapartorifapartappearstobedamaged,pleasecontactusimmediately,usingtheCustomer
Service Information on page # 2.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Transmitter and Flag
Flight BatteryHorizontal & Vertical TailsAC Charger
Wing Assembly
Fuselage Assembly NOT SHOWN: SMALL WOOD SCREWS (12)
Landing Gear
Wing Struts and Clips (4)Propeller and Spinner
Phase 3 is proud to present the J-3 Cub. This trainer aircraft is modeled after aircraft from the Golden Age of Aviation and made for
newyerstolearnandmasterrealradiocontrolight.You'llndyournewPhase3J-3Cubgentleintheairandgoodlookinginthe
Hangar.Andmostimportant,you'llbeyingwithcondenceinnotime.GetaCub,GetFlying,andEnjoyModelAviation.
●Molded from Durable Plastic and Foam
●Preinstalled 4Ch FM 27MHz (USA) Radio Control System
35MHz (EU)
●Three-Channel Control - Elevator, Rudder and Throttle
●Rechargeable NiMH Flight Battery
●AC Charger and 12V DC Fast-Charger
●Direct Drive 370 Size Motor with Propeller and Safety Spinner
●Easy-to-Access Flight Battery
Wing Brace and Bands (2) DC Fast-Charger

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●8 Pack AA Alkaline batteries for the transmitter
●Small Phillips Head Screwdriver and Small Adjustable Wrench
Thissectionliststheitemsyouwillneedtoyyournewairplane.Asyoucansee,there'snotmuchtoit!
RECOMMENDED ITEMS
Eachairplanetransmittercomeswithastickeronthecrystalmountshowingwhichfrequencyinthe27MHzband(USA)or35MHz
(EU)thattheradiocontrolsystemoperateson.The27Mhzbandissharedbetweenmodelairplanes,carsandboats,socheckthe
frequency if others are in the area before turning on the radio control system. The 35MHz band is exclusive to aircraft in the EU. No
two models can operate near each other if they are on the same frequency.
BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR J-3 CUB 370 RTF
Antenna: Transmits the signal from the transmitter to the receiver inside the airplane.
Crystal Mount: This is where the transmitter's crystal is located. The radio's frequency is printed on the crystal mount.
Elevator/Rudder Control Stick:Thisstickcanmovebothrightandleft,andupanddownatthesametime.Thestickmovesthe
airplane'selevatorandrudderwhichmaketheairplaneclimb,descend,turnrightandturnleft.
On/Off Switch: Turns the transmitter on and off.
Red LED: This LED glows red when the transmitter is turned on.
Servo Reversing Switches: These switches allow you to electronically change the direction the servos move.
Throttle Control Stick:Thisstickcanmovebothrightandleft,andupanddownatthesametime,andisusedtoapplypowerto
themotor.Thestickisproportional,meaningthatmotorpowercanbeappliedgraduallyfromofftofullpower.Inthisairplane,there
isnorightorleftfunctionforthethrottlecontrolstick.
Trim Tab:Usedtoelectronicallymakeminortrimadjustmentstothecontrolsurfaces.
Voltage Scale: When the transmitter is turned on, the voltage scale displays the status of the transmitter batteries.
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YourJ-3Cub370RTFincludesa7cellNickelMetal-Hydrideightbattery.Ifyouwantto,youcanpurchaseasecondightbattery
(P/N109015)sothatyouhavetwo.Thatway,youcantaketwofully-chargedbatterieswithyoutoy.Thatmeanstwiceasmuch
fun!SeeyourlocalPhase3dealerforpurchasinginformation.
UPGRADE TIPS
Upgrading the transmitter to use rechargeable NiCD cells is easy. All you need to do is purchase
8 AA rechargeable NiCD cells and a 110V (USA) or 230V (EU) AC Tx overnight charger - both
available at your local hobby dealer. This will save you money in the long run, since the NiCD
batteriescanberecharged.ThismeansnomorebuyingAAAlkalinebatteries!
Channel # Frequency
01 16.995
02 27.045
03 27.095
04 27.145
05 27.195
06 27.255
27MHz
(USA)
63 35.030
66 35.060
69 35.090
73 35.130
76 35.160
78 35.180
35MHz
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BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR J-3 CUB 370 RTF, CONTINUED....
Arming Switch:Thisisasafetydevice.Whentheightbatteryispluggedin,themotorcanbeturnedononlyafterpressingthis
switch once.
Control Horn: A plastic piece that is secured to the control surfaces. The pushrod wire from the servo inside the airplane attaches
to the control horn, so the control surface can be moved.
Fuselage: The main body of the airplane. All of the main airplane assemblies are attached to the fuselage.
Horizontal Tail:Providesstabilityfortheairplaneduringlevelight.
Landing Gear: Comprised of a length of wire, two wheels and two strut covers, the landing gear supports the airplane while on
theground.Thelandinggearallowsyoutotakeoffandlandfromhardsurfaces.
Propeller: The propeller is attached to the front of the motor. When spinning, the propeller creates forward thrust which pulls the
airplane forward.
Vertical Tail: Provides stability for the airplane during turns.
Wing: The wing has a special airfoil shape and provides the main source of lift for the airplane.
  Theightbatteryincludedwithyourairplanecomesfromthefactorypartiallycharged.DO NOT charge the
ight battery until after testing the motor.Thiswillensurethattheightbatteryisrundowncompletelybeforerechargingit.
Thisisimportanttoensurethattheightbatteryreceivesafullchargeandiscycledbeforeyourrstight.
WARNING
Photo May Differ From
Production Model
The J-3 Cub 370 RTF's Center of Gravity (Balance Point) is located 1-3/8" (35mm) behind the
leading edge of the wing, measured at the fuselage sides. The airplane should be balanced right side up
with the ight battery and the wing struts installed.
LOCATING THE CENTER OF GRAVITY
Theairplaneisdesignedtobalanceproperlydirectlyoutoftheboxwhenusingtheincludedightbattery.Youmaywishtodouble-
checkthebalanceoftheairplane,though,beforeyingitforthersttimeorafteranyrepairsaremade.

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PRO TIP
❑ Install8freshAAAlkalinebatteries,beingcarefultomakesure
that the polarity is correct for each battery.
  IfyouuserechargeableAANiCDcells,double-check
tomakesurethattheyarefullychargedbeforeinstallingtheminto
the transmitter. Never attempt to charge or recharge Alkaline
cells.
❑ After double-checking that the batteries are installed correctly,
reinstallthebatterycover,makingsureit'srmlyseatedintoplace.
❑ Carefullyremovethebatterycoverfromthebackofthetransmitter
by pulling down on it with one hand while holding the transmitter with
your other hand.
ASSEMBLING YOUR J-3 CUB 370 RTF
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
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STEP 2: INSTALLING THE HORIZONTAL TAIL
❑ Carefullyslidethe horizontal tail into the slot in the backofthe
fuselage. When aligned properly, the horizontal tail should be pushed
forward all the way and the outside edges of the strips of plastic tape
should be centered with the outside edges of the fuselage, on both the
top and the bottom.
✦IMPORTANT✦Makesurethatwhenyouinstallthehorizontaltail
that the plastic control horn is toward the bottom of the fuselage.
✦IMPORTANT✦Beforesecuringthehorizontaltailintoplaceinthenextprocedure,makesurethatthereceiverantennaexitsthe
backofthefuselagebelow the horizontal tail. It's important that the receiver antenna not be pinched between the fuselage and
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❑ While holding the horizontal tail in place and aligned, secure it to
the fuselage by threading eight small screws through the predrilled
holes in the fuselage and into the plastic tape on the horizontal tail.
✦IMPORTANT✦Four screws should be installed on the top and
four on the bottom. Tighten the screws gently. Overtightening them
can strip the plastic tape.
PRO TIP
X 8
  Ifyouhaveaproblemthreadingthescrewsintotheplastictape,carefullyuseapush-pintomakeapilotholeinthe
plastic tape for each of the screws.
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE VERTICAL TAIL
❑ Carefully slide the front portion of the vertical tail down into the
mounting slot in the fuselage.
❑ Push the vertical tail down in position. When aligned properly, the
tabinthebaseoftheverticaltailshouldtintothenotchinthemiddle
ofthehorizontaltail,andtheverticaltailshouldbepusheddownrmly
against the top of the horizontal tail.
❑ While holding the vertical tail in place and aligned, secure it to
the fuselage by threading four small screws through the predrilled
holes in the fuselage and into the plastic tape.
✦IMPORTANT✦Two screws should be installed on each side.
Tighten the screws gently. Overtightening them can strip the plastic
tape.
PRO TIP
X 4
  Ifyouhaveaproblemthreadingthescrewsintotheplastictape,carefullyuseapush-pintomakeapilotholeinthe
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STEP 4: CONNECTING THE PUSHROD WIRES
PRO TIP
❑ Carefully snap the plastic clevis on the pushrod wire into the
outermost hole in the elevator control horn.
We suggest installing the clevis into the outermost
holeinthecontrolhornforyourrstfewights.Thiswillmakeit
easiertocontroltheairplane.Onceyou'reprocientatyingthe
airplane, you can move the pushrod wire into the middle or inner
hole to increase the control response.
✦IMPORTANT✦When you snap the plastic clevises into the plastic control horns in the next two procedures, the elevator and
rudder(controlsurfacesonthebackofthehorizontaltailandtheverticaltail)mightnotbecentered.That'sokayfornow.We'll
centerthembyadjustingthecleviseswhenwetesttheradiosystemlater.
PRO TIP
❑ Carefully snap the plastic clevis on the pushrod wire into the
outermost hole in the rudder control horn.
We suggest installing the clevis into the outermost
holeinthecontrolhornforyourrstfewights.Thiswillmakeit
easiertocontroltheairplane.Onceyou'reprocientatyingthe
airplane, you can move the pushrod wire into the middle or inner
hole to increase the control response.
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STEP 5: INSTALLING THE LANDING GEAR ASSEMBLY
❑ Installthelandinggearassemblybyrstgentlysqueezingthe
two landing gear wire legs together, then by pushing the landing gear
assemblyrmlyintotheslotinthebottomofthefuselageuntilthe
assembly "snaps" into place.
☞The straight edge of the plastic landing gear fairings should be
toward the front of the airplane, as shown.
✦IMPORTANT✦Afterinstallation,pulldownonthelandinggearassemblytoensurethatit'ssnappedrmlyintoplace.

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STEP 6: INSTALLING THE PROPELLER AND SAFETY SPINNER
❑ Slidethepropellerontothepropellershaft,makingsurethatthe
backofthepropellerslidesrmlyoverthehexnut.
☞Thebackofthepropellerismoldedtotoverthehexnut.
❑ Slidetheatwasherupagainstthepropellerandthreadonthe
secondhexnut.Tightenthehexnut,usinganadjustablewrench,to
hold the propeller in place.
❑Thread one hex nut onto the propeller shaft and tighten it by hand until it will not thread on any further.
❑Install the rubber safety spinner over the front of the propeller, as
shown. To ensure that the safety spinner is held securely in place,
makesuretopushitrmlyontothefrontofthepropeller.
☞Theinsideoftherubbersafetyspinnerismoldedtotsecurely
over the hex nut and threaded propeller shaft.
STEP 7: INSTALLING THE WING
❑ Set the wing onto the top of the fuselage.
❑ Lineupthemoldeddimplesatthefrontandthebackofthewing
with the sides of the fuselage. This will ensure that the wing is cen-
tered.
❑ Placetheplasticwingbraceoverthetopofthewing,makingsure
to line up the molded contours of the wing brace with the top and sides
of the fuselage.
✦IMPORTANT✦Whenyoupositiontheplasticwingbrace,makesurethatthewingstayslinedupwiththefuselage.Youwillneedto
pushtheplasticwingbracedownrmlyagainstthewing,sothatthetopofthewingbracewillbeevenwiththetopofthefuselage.
✦WARNING✦Donotoperatethemotororytheairplanewithouttherubbersafetyspinnerinstalled.

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❑ Securethewingtothefuselageusingtworubberbands,making
sure that they are looped securely over the mounts at the front and
backofthewing.
✦IMPORTANT✦The rubber bands should overlap the mounting
tabs on the plastic wing brace. This will ensure that the plastic wing
brace(aswellasthewing)isheldrmlyinplace.
STEP 8: INSTALLING THE WING STRUTS
❑ Carefully slip one front wing strut (longer strut) over the plastic
mountatthebaseofthefuselage,thenrotatethestrut90ºtolockit
into place.
✦IMPORTANT✦Makesurethatthemolded"step"intheendof
the wing strut overlaps the mount, as shown.
PRO TIP
There are four plastic wing struts included. There are two longer ones (for the front) and two shorter ones (for the
rear).Wheninstallingtheminthenextfewprocedures,makesuretoinstallthetwofrontwingstrutsrst,followedbythetworear
wing struts. This will ensure that they line up properly.
❑ With the airplane upside down, slip the predrilled hole in the outer
end of the wing strut over the forward-most plastic post in the bottom
of the wing.
❑Secure the wing strut to the plastic post by carefully pushing one
metal clip through the predrilled hole in the plastic post.
✦WARNING✦Theplasticwingbracenotonlykeepstherubberbandsfromdiggingintoanddamagingthefrontandbackofthe
wing,italsostrengthensthecenterofthewing.Neverytheairplanewithouttheplasticwingbraceinstalledorthewingwillfail
duringight.