HobbyZone Carbon Cub S+ 1.3M Instruction Manual

Carbon Cub S+ 1.3M

Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni

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WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high prob-

ability of superfi cial 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.

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AGE RECOMMENDATION:
Not for children under 14

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years. This is not a toy.

Carbon Cub S+ 1.3M

NOTICE

Meaning of Special Language:

Safety Precautions and Warnings

As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner
that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product
or the property of others.

• 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, traf­fi c and people.

• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional
support equipment (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 specifi cally 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 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 fl ying.

• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.

• Never touch moving parts.

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.

Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury,

and/or property damage.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.

• 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 fi re.

• 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
40–120º F (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in a car or direct sun­light. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fi re.

• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.

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• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead or dam­aged batteries.

• 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 fi re
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 charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors under the age of 14 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.

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Carbon Cub S+ 1.3M

Box Contents

Transmitter

Battery and Charger

AC Adapter

Table of Contents

Specifi cations ................................................................................................. 3

Charging the Flight Battery ............................................................................. 4

RTF Transmitter .............................................................................................. 4

BNF Transmitter Setup .................................................................................... 5

Hi/Low Rate Switch (Dual Rates) .....................................................................5

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .................................................................... 6

Assembly ....................................................................................................... 6

Factory Settings for the Control Horns and Servo Arms ................................... 9

Flight Control ................................................................................................. 9

Install the Flight Battery ................................................................................ 10

Center of Gravity (CG) ................................................................................... 10

Control Direction Test .................................................................................... 11

Range Test .................................................................................................... 12

Compass Calibration Procedure ....................................................................13

Choose a Flying Field .................................................................................... 13

Install the Propeller ....................................................................................... 14

Prefl ight Checklist ......................................................................................... 14

Trimming the Aircraft .................................................................................... 14

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Flying ........................................................................................................... 15

Landing ........................................................................................................ 19

Post Flight Checklist ..................................................................................... 20

Installing Optional Flaps ................................................................................ 21

Flying With the Optional Float Set .................................................................. 22

Deactivating GPS .......................................................................................... 22

Service and Repairs ...................................................................................... 23

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System Trouble Shooting Guide .......................................................... 23

Trouble Shooting Guide ................................................................................. 24

AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ...................................................... 25

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 26

Contact Information ......................................................................................27

FCC Information ............................................................................................ 27

IC Information ............................................................................................... 27

Compliance Information for the European Union ............................................ 27

Replacement Parts ...................................................................................... 101

Optional Parts ............................................................................................. 101

Specifi cations

51 inch (1300mm)

34 inch (865mm)

2.3 Lbs (1075 g)

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Motor: 480 Brushless outrunner,
960Kv (PKZ4416)

ESC: 18A (PKZ1814) Installed Installed
Servos:

2 Aileron Servos, 1 Elevator Servo
and 1 Rudder Servo
(PKZ1081, PKZ1080, PKZ1090)

Receiver: SPM4647
Flight Controller: SPMA3232

GPS module: SPMA3173 Installed Installed

Battery: 3S 1300mAh Li-Po

(EFLB13003S20)
Battery Charger: DC powered 3S

balancing fast charger (HBZ1003B)

AC Adapter: EFLA109 Included Optional

Transmitter: Spektrum™ DXe with

full range DSMX

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technology

Installed Installed

Installed Installed

Installed Installed

Included

Included Optional

Included Optional

Required to

Complete

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Charging the Flight Battery

CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the

battery charger, make sure the connectors are
aligned as shown. Failure to connect the battery properly
could cause the terminals to short and result in fi re,
personal injury and/or property damage.

Carbon Cub S+ 1.3M

Flashing (Charging)

Charger Specifi cations

• Input power: 10–14V

• Max output voltage: 11.1V

• Fixed charge current: 1.3A

• Balances and charges 3S Li-Po cells with a minimum
capacity of 1250mAh

This charger may also
be connected to the
ACadapter included with
your model (RTF only)
instead of a 12V outlet.

Transmitter

Installing the Transmitter Batteries

Remove the battery cover, install the four included batteries
(noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover.

Low Battery Alarm

The LED indicator fl ashes and the transmitter beeps pro­gressively faster as the battery voltage drops.
Replace the transmitter batteries when the transmitter
begins to beep.

CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge

only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-re­chargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst,
resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.

WARNING: Do not pick up the transmitter by the

antenna. Do not alter or put weight on the
antenna. Damage to antenna parts can decrease
transmitter signal strength, which can result in loss of
model control, injury or property damage.

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Mode 2 shown

SAFE Plus Mode

Switch

Bind/HP*/AL*

Button

Throttle/Rudder

Throttle Trim

Solid (Charged)

~1 hour

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Throttle Cut

Switch

Hi / Low Rate

Switch

Elevator/Aileron

Stick

Elevator Trim

Aileron Trim

*(HP)= Holding Pattern
*(AL) = AutoLand

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Rudder Trim

Power Switch

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WARNING: Before proceeding further, remove the propeller and spinner from the motor shaft. Never attempt

to program the radio components, assemble the aircraft or perform maintenance of any kind without

removing the propeller. Serious injury could result if the motor starts inadvertently with the propeller still attached.

1. Remove the M2.5 X 8 mm screw (A)
and spinner (B).

2. Use an adjustable wrench to remove the
hex nut (C), propeller (D) and spinner
backplate (E).

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Transmitter Setup

IMPORTANT: The included receiver has been programmed

for operation specifi cally in this aircraft. The programming
in this receiver cannot be changed by the user.

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To operate the SAFE
optional DSM2

- SAFE Plus Flight modes are selected using Channel 5
signal (high, middle, low)

IMPORTANT: A transmitter with a 2-position Channel 5
switch will only allow the use of position 0 or position 2
fl ight modes. If possible (refer to your transmitter manual),
assign Channel 5 in your transmitter to a 3-position switch
to operate all 3 fl ight modes.

Refer to your transmitter manual for more information
about transmitter setup.

* The Carbon Cub S+ aircraft is not compatible with DX4e

or DX5e transmitters.

Plus system in this aircraft, set up your

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/DSMX® transmitter* using the chart below.

Hi/Low Rate Switch (Dual Rates)

The included DSMX
rates to allow you to select the amount of travel that you
want from the control surfaces.

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full range transmitter features dual

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Computerized Transmitter Setup

(DX6 Gen2, DX6e,DX7 Gen2, DX8 Gen2, DX9, DX18 and DX20)

Start all transmitter programming with a blank model (do a model reset), then name the model.

Set Aileron, Elevator, and Rudder Rates to:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

3. Go to CHANNEL ASSIGN:
click NEXT to go to Channel Input Confi g:

DX6
DX6e
DX8
DX9
DX18
DX20

Confi rm AUX1 is not reversed. If AUX1 is reversed, the ESC and the GPS system will not arm,
indicated by full down elevator.

Aileron 100% 70%
Elevator 100% 70%
Rudder 100% 70%

GEAR: B, AUX1: I

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

5. Go to Throttle Cut:
set to Switch H, Position: –130

Resulting in:

Dual Rate High Rate Low Rate

HIGH 100%
LOW 70%

Switch H operates Throttle Cut, position 0 is normal
and position 1 cuts power to the throttle.
Switch B operates the 3 SAFE Plus modes
(0 beginner/1 intermediate/2 experienced)
Button I commands Traffi c Pattern/Autoland when
pressed

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Transmitter and Receiver Binding

Carbon Cub S+ 1.3M

CAUTION: Connecting the battery to the ESC with

reversed polarity will cause damage to the ESC,
the battery or both. Damage caused by incorrectly
connecting the battery is not covered under warranty.

IMPORTANT: The included receiver has been programmed
for operation specifi cally in this aircraft. The programming in
this receiver cannot be changed by the user.

An extension is installed in the receiver bind port so binding
may be done through the battery door in the bottom of
the aircraft without having to remove the wing assembly.
Simply insert the bind plug in the open end of the extension
marked “bind” to enter bind mode.

The included RTF transmitter is bound to the aircraft at the
factory. If you need to re-bind for any reason, follow the
binding procedure as shown.

You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum
technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for
proper operation. Please refer to the optional parts list in this
manual or visit www.bindnfl y.com for a list of compatible
transmitters.

Refer to your transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver.
The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle stick is not

put at the lowest position and the throttle trim centered or lower.
If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions

and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other
instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon
Product Support offi ce.

IMPORTANT: The channel output ports for channels 5, 6
and 8 have been disabled in the aircraft fl ight controller
and are labeled with an “X” on the fl ight controller case.
The channel 7 (AUX2) port has been set aside for the
optional fl aps installation.

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DSM2®/DSMX®

Binding Procedure Reference Table

1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.

2. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral, the
throttle is at the lowest position*, the throttle trim is
centered and the aircraft is immobile.

3. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port extension.

4. Connect the fl ight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce
a long tone followed by a series of additional short tones.

5. The receiver LED will begin to fl ash rapidly.

6. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind
button or switch. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for
specifi c binding instructions.

7. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the red bind
light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will
produce ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is
armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are
low enough to trigger arming.

8. Remove the bind plug from the bind port. The receiver
should retain the binding instructions received from the
transmitter until another binding is done.

9. Safely store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind
plug to their transmitter using two-part loops and clips).

* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle stick is not put at the lowest position.

Assembly

Install the Main Landing Gear

1. Install 2 wheels (A) on the strut (B) using wheel collars and

spacers. Only the outer wheel collars require a set screw.
Tighten the set screws on the fl at spots of the strut.

TIP: Threadlock may be required to keep the collar on the strut.

2. Install the left and right fairings (E) (marked L and R) on

the respective sides of the strut.

3. Turn the latch (F) and open the battery hatch.

4. Install the strut in the channels (G) in the fuselage as shown.

5. Install the left and right strut brackets (H) (marked L and R)

in the respective slots on the bottom of the fuselage using
4 screws (I).

6. Replace the battery hatch and turn the latch.
Disassemble in reverse order.

E

B

A

H

I

2.5 X 10mm (4)

F

G

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Install the Tail

1. Install the horizontal tail (A) on the fuselage as shown.

2. Carefully insert the 2 pins of the vertical fi n (B) through the

horizontal tail holes and the fuselage holes. Turn the rudder
so the control horn is under the horizontal tail.

3. Under the fuselage, install the 2 screws (C) into the fuselage

and the vertical fi n pins. Tighten the screws, but do not break
the plastic.

4. Install the rudder hinge screw (D) as shown. Tighten the

screw, then loosen it one half of a turn so the rudder turns
freely.

5. Connect the respective clevises in the outermost holes in the
rudder and elevator control horns. Refer to the clevis adjust­ment instructions to center the rudder and elevators.

Disassemble in reverse order.

Adjusting the Clevis at the Control Horn

After binding the transmitter to the aircraft receiver, center
the trims and set the sub-trims to 0 (if applicable), then
adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces.

Turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the link­age between the servo arm and the control horn.

1. Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage.

2. Carefully spread the clevis and insert the clevis pin into the
desired hole in the control horn.

3. Close the open clevis side over the pin.

4. Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn.
Ensure the tube does not interfere with the movement
of the control horn anywhere throughout the control
surface range of motion.

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3 X 14mm (2)

D

2 X 8mm

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Install the Wing

Assembly

1. Install the vortex generators (A) in the wing channels
(B) by using double-sided tape (C).

2. Slide the wing tube (D) in the hole in the left wing.

3. Slide the other end of the wing tube into the hole in the
right wing until both wings meet.

4. Install the wing cover (E) on the top of the wing, aligning
the 4 holes as shown.

Installation

NOTICE: DO NOT crush or otherwise damage the wiring

when attaching the wing to the fuselage.

1. Connect the aileron servos from the wings to the Y-harness
connectors marked “Aileron” in the fuselage. The left and
right aileron servos can be connected to either side of the
Y-harness.

2. Attach the assembled wing and wing cover (E) to the
fuselage using 4 screws (F).

3. Attach the right (G) and left (H) struts (marked R and L)
under the wing and fuselage using 6 screws (I). Adjust
the position of the 4 screws in the top of the strut slots
so the wings are not fl exed down or twisted.

Disassemble in reverse order.

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A

C

B

D

F

E

3 X 12mm (4)

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2.5 X 10mm (6)

G

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Factory Settings for the Control Horns and Servo Arms

The Illustration shows recommended hole settings in the
servo arms and control horns.

ArmsHorns

Elevator Ailerons Rudder

Flight Control

For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small
corrections. All directions are described as if you were
sitting in the aircraft.

• Flying faster or slower: When your aircraft is stable in

the air, push the throttle stick up to make the aircraft
go faster. Pull the throttle stick back to slow down. The
aircraft will climb when the throttle is increased.

• Elevator up and down: Push the elevator stick forward

to make the aircraft go down. Pull the elevator stick back
to go up.

• Aileron right and left: Move the aileron stick right to

make the aircraft roll or “bank” right. Move the aileron
stick left to bank left.
TIP: Always picture yourself in the aircraft when
determining which way to bank the aircraft wings.
When the aircraft is fl ying away from you, banking
the aircraft right or left appears normal. When fl ying
toward you, the aircraft will appear to bank the opposite
direction to the control input given. This will become
more instinctual with experience.

• Rudder left and right: Push the rudder stick left or right

to yaw or point the nose of the aircraft left or right. The
rudder stick is also used to steer the aircraft left and right
while taxiing on the ground.
TIP: Similar to the tip given for the aileron control, picture
yourself in the aircraft to determine which direction to
point the nose depending on whether you are fl ying away
from yourself or toward yourself.

For fi rst fl ights, set the SAFE

Beginner Mode (position 0).
IMPORTANT: Even though SAFE Plus technology is a very

helpful tool, the aircraft still needs to be fl own manually.
If incorrect input is given at lower altitudes or at slower
speeds, the aircraft can crash. Study these control inputs and
the aircraft response to each carefully before attempting your
fi rst fl ight.

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Plus fl ight mode switch to

Transmitter command Aircraft Response

ElevatorAileronRudder

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