HobbyZone HBZ4400 User manual

Sport Cub S

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

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All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the
support tab for this product.

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential
harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage
AND little or no possibility of injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property
damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

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

Sport Cub S

NOTICE

Meaning of Special Language:

Age Recommendation: Not for children under
14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• 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.

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• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.

• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.

• Always use fully charged batteries.

• Always keep the 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.

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USB Charger Transmitter

150 mAh 3.7V

Li-Po Battery

Flying Tips

300 feet
(91 m)

Fly in this area

Stand here

(upwind of pilot)

Included in the Box

Ultra Micro Sport Cub

• Consult local laws and ordinances before
choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.

• Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE™)
technology is designed as fl ight assistance,
not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control
and required to fl y the aircraft at all times.

Wind 0–5 mph

(0–8 km/h)

• Start in Beginner mode (SAFE switch position

0). As you learn and become more confi dent,
change modes to advance your fl ying skills.

• Always make deliberate and steady control
stick movements for smooth control of your
aircraft.

• Fly your aircraft outside in no greater than
light winds.

• For indoor fl ight, fl y the aircraft inside in a
large gymnasium.

• Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind.

• Always avoid fl ying near houses, trees, wires
and buildings.

• Always avoid fl ying in areas where there
are many people, such as busy parks,
schoolyards or soccer fi elds.

(RTF Only)

AA Alkaline Batteries

(4) (RTF Only)

Prefl ight Checklist

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1. Find a safe and open area.

2. Set up your transmitter to support SAFE
technology (BNF only).

3. Charge fl ight battery.

4. Install fl ight battery in aircraft.

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5. Perform Control Direction Test.

6. Perform SAFE Control Direction Test.

5. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.

6. Set a fl ight timer for 5 minutes.

7. Have fun!

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Sport Cub S

Transmitter

Low Battery Alarm

When the battery voltage drops too
low, an alarm sounds and the LED
fl ashes. The batteries must be replaced
immediately. If this happens while fl ying,
land your aircraft as soon and as safely
as possible.

Bind
Button

Power LED

Throttle
Trim Up

Throttle /
Rudder

Rudder
Trim left

Rudder
Trim Right

Bind /
Panic
Recovery
Trigger

Mode 2 shown

Throttle
Trim Down

Flight
Mode
Switch

Elevator
Trim Up

Power
Switch

Elevator Trim
Down

Ailerons /
Elevators

Dual
Rate
Button

Aileron
Trim Right

Aileron
Trim Left

Transmitter Batteries
Installation

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

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Battery Door

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Transmitter Setup

Non Computerized Transmitter Setup

IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been

programmed for operation specifi cally in this
aircraft.

Transmitter

To operate the SAFE system in this aircraft, set up
your optional DSM2/DSMX transmitter using the
chart below.

- SAFE Flight mode is selected using Channel
5 signal (high, middle, low)

- Panic Recovery mode is selected with
Channel 6 signal (high, 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
assign Channel 5 in your transmitter to a
3-position switch to operate all 3 fl ight modes

Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder in Normal
Position

DX4e
(2pos switch)

DX4e
(3pos switch)

DX5e
(2pos switch)

DX5e
(3pos switch)

(refer to your transmitter manual).
Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter setup.

Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX6i, DX6, DX7S, DX8, DX9, DX10t and DX18)

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

to:

1. Go to the SETUP LIST MENU

DX6i

2. Set MODELTYPE: ACRO

3. Set REVERSE: Gear Channel

4. Go to ADJUST LIST MENU

5. Set TRAVEL ADJ: Gear/Fmode (0)100%; Gear/Fmode (1) 40%

6. Set FLAPS: Norm 100; LAND 100

7. Set MIX 1: ACT; Gear Gear ACT, RATE D 0%; U + 100%, SW MIX, TRIM INH
Resulting

in:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

DX7S

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

DX8

3. Set SWITCH SELECT: Change all to INH then TRAINER: AUX1, FLAP: GEAR

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

5. Set SERVO SETUP: Reverse AUX1
Resulting

in:

1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP

DX6

2. Set MODEL TYPE: AIRPLANE

DX9

3. Go to CHANNEL ASSIGN: click NEXT to go to Channel Input Confi g: Set GEAR: D (DX10t: GEAR: A)
Set AUX1: i (DX10t: AUX1: R-tip)

DX10t

4. Go to the FUNCTION LIST

DX18

5. Set SERVO SETUP: Reverse AUX1
Resulting

in:

HIGH 100%
LOW 70%

The Gear and Mix switches operate the 3 SAFE modes
Gear 0; Mix 0 = Beginner Mode
Gear 1; Mix 0 = Intermediate Mode
Gear 1; Mix 1 = Experienced Mode
The Flap switch operates Panic Recovery.
Position 0, Panic Recovery off, Position 1 Panic Recovery on.

Flap/Gyro Switch operates the 3 SAFE modes (0 Beginner/1 Intermediate/2 Experienced)
The Trainer/Bind button operates Panic Recovery

Switch D (DX10t: A) operates the 3 SAFE modes (0 beginner/1 intermediate/2 Experienced) The
Bind/I button (DX10t: R-tip) operates Panic Recovery

(DX4e and DX5e)

SAFE
mode
switch

ACT/AUX
switch

CH 5
switch

CH 5
switch

CH 5
switch

Panic Recov­ery Switch

Trainer Button

Trainer Button

Trainer Switch

Trainer Switch

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SAFE
Flight
Modes
Supported

2 Pos Flight
Mode

3 Pos Flight
Mode

2 Pos Flight
Mode

3 Pos Flight
Mode

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SAFE™ Technology Flight Modes

Beginner Mode (with Self leveling):

Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing
tips up and down) angles are limited to help
you keep the aircraft airborne. Release both
sticks for self-leveling.

Intermediate Mode:

The pilot is only prevented from entering
extreme fl ight conditions.

Beginner Mode

(Switch Position 0)

Intermediate Mode
(Switch Position 1)

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1

0

RollPitch

RollPitch

Experienced Mode:

Unlimited Flight Envelope

Panic Recovery Mode:

If you feel you have lost control in any mode,
hold the Panic Recovery trigger. The SAFE
technology will return the aircraft to a stable
attitude (wings level with a slight climb). Always
fl y at a safe altitude, as Panic Recovery may
cause the aircraft to lose some altitude when
leveling the wings. Release the Panic Recovery
trigger to turn off Panic mode and return to the
current SAFE fi ght mode.

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Experienced Mode
(Switch Position 2)

NOTICE: If the aircraft is upside down when the Panic

Recovery trigger is pressed, suffi cient altitude is required

for the aircraft to return to straight and level fl ight.

RollPitch

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Charging Warnings

The included USB charger has been designed to
safely charge the included Li-Po battery.

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.

• 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 40–120° F. Do not store
the battery or model 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.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

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• 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
a 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 leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended
levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors 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.

Charging the Flight Battery

CAUTION: Once charging is complete,

immediately remove the battery. Never leave a
battery connected to the charger.

1. Insert the charger into a USB port.

2. Properly connect the battery to the charger.

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged)
150 mAh battery takes approximately 45 minutes.
The LED goes out when the charge is complete.

CHARGING (Solid Red) .........................

MAX CHARGE

(off) ...........................

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SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF

USB Li-Po

–Charge

Charger

Complete

DC Input:5.0V 350mA

EFLC1008

DC Output:4.2V 300mA

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

SOLID RED LED

–Charging

LED OFF
–Charge
Complete

EFLC1008

LED OFF
–Charge

Complete

EFLC1008

45
MIN.

RTF

USB Li-Po
Charger

DC Input:5.0V 350mA
DC Output:4.2V 300mA

USB Li-Po
Charger

DC Input:5.0V 350mA
DC Output:4.2V 300mA

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