HobbyZone HBZ4400 User manual

Sport Cub S

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

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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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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)

2

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) ...........................

1

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

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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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Installing the Flight Battery

Your Sport Cub RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft, so
binding should not be necessary.

Keep the aircraft and transmitter away from large metal objects, wireless
sources or other transmitters while installing the battery.

CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po fl ight battery from the

aircraft receiver when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery.
Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage
may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential
fi re when batteries are charged.

CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When

armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle
movement.

Place aircraft on its

landing gear.

Keep immobile and

out of the wind for

5 seconds.

For best fl ight

performance,

install the

battery all the

way back as

shown.

1.

2.

5
Sec.

Binding

For a list of compatible DSM2/DSMX transmitters,
please visit www.bindnfl y.com.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba®

transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you
must reverse the throttle channel and rebind.
Refer to your Spektrum module manual for
binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your
Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on
reversing the throttle channel.

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Binding Procedure

1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions
for binding to a receiver.

2. Make sure the fl ight battery is disconnected
from the aircraft.

3. Ensure the transmitter is powered OFF.

4. Connect the fl ight battery to the aircraft and
turn the aircraft upright. The receiver LED will
begin to fl ash (typically after 5 seconds).

5. Make sure the transmitter controls are at
neutral and the throttle is in the low position.

6. Put your transmitter into bind mode.

7. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED
will become solid, indicating that the receiver
is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not
turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide
at the end of the manual.

8. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the
transmitter off.

For subsequent fl ights, power ON the transmitter
for 5 seconds before connecting the fl ight battery.

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Control Direction Test

1. Place the aircraft into Experienced mode (Mode

switch position 2).

2. Face the aircraft away from you.

3. Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your
control while you are testing your transmitter
controls.

4. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the
aircraft responds as shown.

5. If the aircraft responds as shown, move the SAFE
mode switch to Beginner mode (Position 0) to

prepare to fl y.

Refer to the Binding instructions and Troubleshooting
Guide in this manual for more information. If you need

more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon
Hobby Product Support department.

Mode 2 shown

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0

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Experienced Mode
(Switch Position 2)

Up Elevator (climb)

Rudder Left

Aileron Left

Down Elevator (descend)

Rudder Right

Aileron Right

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SAFE™ Control Direction Test

Perform the Control Direction Test
to ensure the aircraft responds
correctly to your transmitter. Once
you are sure the aircraft responds
correctly, move the aircraft as
shown to ensure the SAFE system
moves the control surfaces in their
proper direction. If the control
surfaces do not respond as shown,
do not fl y the aircraft. Contact
Horizon Hobby Product Support.

The SAFE system will not activate
until the throttle stick or trim is
increased for the fi rst time after
the fl ight battery is connected.
Once the SAFE is active, the control
surfaces may move rapidly on the
aircraft. This is normal. SAFE will
remain active until the battery is
disconnected.

Aircraft

movement

ElevatorAileronRudder

SAFE Reaction

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Takeoff

Hand Launch

Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in fi rst fl ights.

Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can
concentrate on fl ying. If you must hand launch
the aircraft alone, hold the Aircraft in your
dominant hand and the transmitter in your
other hand.

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2.

Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)

1.

Ground Launch

• Takeoff from a hard and level runway.

• Use the rudder control to keep the aircraft
rolling straight.

• Turn the aircraft only after it is high off the
ground.

Climbs at 100%
throttle.

Gently pull back on
the elevator stick
to lift off of the
ground.

100%

Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)

2.

100%

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Flying

In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your
aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of
the elevator stick.

• Set a fl ight timer for 6 minutes.

• If the motor pulses, land the aircraft
immediately and recharge the fl ight battery.

• Flying with the nose pointed toward you is
one of the hardest things to do when learning
to fl y. To practice piloting the aircraft, try
fl ying in large circles high off the ground.

Throttle stick

Adjusting Trim in Flight

Familiarize yourself with your transmitter’s
controls and the aircraft’s response before
fl ying by performing the recommended Control
Direction Test. Press the trim buttons on your
transmitter to adjust how the aircraft fl ies.

If the aircraft’s nose drifts while the sticks are
at neutral (centered) and the throttle is at 50%,
press the trim buttons:

• Upper button to stop up drift

• Lower button to stop down drift

• Left button to stop right drift

• Right button to stop left drift

• Left button to stop right roll

• Right button to stop left roll

If you press a trim button until no beep sounds
and the aircraft does not fl y straight and level,
land and manually adjust the trim as described
below.

Manually Adjusting Trim

Press the trim buttons to return to center (3
beeps will sound), then use a pair of pliers to
carefully bend the metal U-Bend:

Only adjust elevator to neutral position
immediately after powering on and before SAFE
has been activated by advancing the throttle.

• Narrow for negative adjustment

(Down elevator/aileron or rudder left)

• Widen for positive adjustment

(Up elevator/aileron or rudder right)

Direction of Drift Button to Correct

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Landing

Fly to your runway, keeping the aircraft pointed
into the wind and the wings level. Bring the
aircraft down by lowering the throttle to 25%.
Near the ground, fully lower the throttle and pull
back on the steering stick.

CAUTION: Never catch a fl ying aircraft in

your hands. Doing so could cause personal
injury and damage to the aircraft.

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Wind 0–5 mph
(0–8 km/h)

After Flying

1. Lower the throttle stick completely and do
not move the steering stick. Wait at least 5
seconds.

2. Disconnect and remove the battery from the
aircraft. Keep hands away from the propeller.

3. Power off the transmitter.

4. Fully charge the aircraft battery.

5. Remove the battery after charging is
complete.

NOTICE: When you are fi nished fl ying, never
leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot,
enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can
damage the foam.

NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the
aircraft before powering off the transmitter or
injury and damage may result.

Repairs

Repair this aircraft using foam-compatible CA
(cyanoacrylate adhesive) glue or clear tape. Only

use foam-compatible CA glue as other types of
glue can damage the foam. When parts are not
repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for
ordering by item number.

For a listing of all replacement and optional
parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual.

NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant
on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT
handle the aircraft until the accelerant fully
dries.

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Settings for Control Horns

The illustration shows factory settings for
linkages on the control horns. After fl ying, if
you want to modify control throw, carefully
adjust the linkage positions for desired control
response.

Rudder Elevator Aileron

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Sport Cub S

Motor Service

CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts

while the fl ight battery is connected. Personal injury
could result.

Disassembly

1. Disconnect the battery from the
ESC/receiver.

2. Carefully cut the tape and decals on the
side of the fuselage and behind the
canopy to remove the top of the fuselage.

IMPORTANT: Removing tape or decals can
remove paint from the fuselage.

3. Hold the prop shaft using needle-nose
pliers or hemostats.

4. Turn the propeller counterclockwise (facing
the front of the model) to remove. Turn the
propeller clockwise to install.

5. Carefully remove the damaged spinner
and glue from the propeller.

6. Hold the nut (A) on the end of the prop
shaft using needle-nose pliers or
hemostats.

7. Turn the gear on the shaft clockwise (facing
the front of the model) to remove the nut.

8. Gently pull the shaft (B) from the gearbox (C)
and make sure the washer (D) and two
bushings (E) are not lost.

9. Disconnect the motor from the ESC/
receiver.

10. Gently push the motor out of the
gearbox and remove the motor
through the top of the fuselage
behind the ESC/receiver.

NOTICE: DO NOT remove the gearbox from
the aircraft. Damage to the aircraft will result.

Assembly

Assemble the aircraft using the instructions
above in reverse order.

• Correctly align the prop shaft gear with the pinion
gear on the motor.

• Connect the motor to the ESC/receiver so
that the powered motor turns the propeller
counterclockwise (facing the front of the model).

• Make sure the propeller size numbers (130 x 70)
face away from the motor (see illustration).

• Attach the spinner to the propeller using foam­compatible CA (Cyanoacrylate adhesive).

• Assemble the fuselage using clear tape.

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Optional Floats

To fl y this aircraft off water, install the optional
E-fl ite® Float Set (EFLUA1190, sold separately).

A rear fl oat mount is included with the aircraft. Install
it in the open slot on the bottom of the fuselage using
foam-compatible CA. Refer to the fl oat manual for

installation instructions.

Taking off on water

To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly
increase the throttle.

Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount
(1/4–1/3) of up elevator and the aircraft will lift off
once fl ying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly increasing
the throttle, as torque from the motor may cause the

aircraft to roll to the left when on water.

Landing on Water

To land on water, fl y the aircraft to a couple of feet off
the surface of the water. Reduce throttle and add up
elevator to fl are the aircraft.

When taxiing, you must use some throttle to create
propeller blast over the rudder to steer, as there is no
water rudder.

Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this
can cause the aircraft to fl ip over if the wind gets
under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the
direction of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind)
and use aileron to hold the upwind wing down.

The aircraft will try to face into the wind when
taxiing. The wind naturally turns the aircraft to face
into the wind.

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Float Set Not Included

Part # EFLUA1190, sold separately

Optional First Person View
(FPV)

Visit the Sport Cub S page at www.hobbyzonerc.com
for information about optional FPV (SPMVS1100, sold
separately) for this aircraft.

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Re-Binding the RTF Transmitter

Your Sport Cub RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft. If you need to re-bind your aircraft, follow
this binding table.

Binding Procedure

1. Make sure the fl ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.

2. Ensure the transmitter is powered OFF.

3. Connect the fl ight battery to the aircraft and turn the aircraft upright. The
receiver LED will begin to fl ash (typically after 5 seconds).

4. Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral and the throttle is in the
low position.

5. Put your transmitter into bind mode by pushing the left control stick
vertically into the case (until it clicks) while powering ON the transmitter.

6. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will become solid,
indicating that the receiver is bound to the transmitter. If the LED does not
turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the end of the manual.

7. Disconnect the fl ight battery and power the transmitter off.

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Troubleshooting Guide (SAFE™)

Problem

Control surfaces not at
neutral position when
transmitter controls are at
neutral

Aircraft fl ies inconsistently
from fl ight to fl ight

Controls oscillate in fl ight,
(Aircraft rapidly jumps or
moves)

Aircraft does not connect
to transmitter after battery
is connected

Control surfaces may not have been
mechanically centered from factory

Aircraft was moved after the fl ight
battery was connected and before
sensors initialized

Trims are moved too far from
neutral position

Propeller is unbalanced, causing
excessive vibration

Nut on prop shaft is too loose,
causing excessive vibration

Aircraft is not upright and immobile
after battery is connected

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem

Aircraft will
not respond
to throttle but
responds to
other controls

Extra propeller
noise or extra
vibration

Throttle stick and/or throttle trim is
too high

Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Motor is disconnected from receiver Open fuselage and ensure the plug for the

Damaged propeller, prop shaft or
motor

Nut on prop shaft is too loose Tighten the prop shaft nut 1/2 turn

Possible Cause Solution

Possible Cause Solution

Center control surfaces mechanically by
adjusting the U-bends on control
linkages

Keep the Aircraft upright and immobile
for 5 seconds after connecting the
battery

Neutralize trims and mechanically adjust
linkages to center control surfaces

Remove propeller and rebalance or
replace it if damaged

Tighten the prop shaft nut 1/2 turn

Keep the Aircraft upright and immobile
for 5 seconds after connecting the
battery

Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle
trim at lowest setting

motor is properly installed
Replace damaged parts

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Problem

Reduced fl ight
time or aircraft
underpowered

LED on receiver
fl ashes rapidly
and aircraft
will not bind
to transmitter
(during binding)

LED on receiver
fl ashes rapidly
and aircraft will
not respond to
transmitter (after
binding)

Control surface
does not move

Controls
reversed

Motor loses
power

Motor power
pulses then loss
of power

Servo locks or
freezes at full
travel

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Possible Cause Solution

Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge fl ight battery
Propeller is installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward
Flight battery is damaged Replace fl ight battery and follow fl ight battery

Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use
Battery capacity is too low for fl ight

conditions
Transmitter is too near aircraft during

binding process

Bind switch or button was not held
while transmitter was powered on

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source or
another transmitter

Less than a 5-second wait between
fi rst powering on transmitter and
connecting fl ight battery to aircraft

Aircraft is bound to a different model
memory (ModelMatch

Flight battery/transmitter battery
charge is too low

Transmitter may have been bound to
a different model (or with a different
DSM Protocol)

Aircraft or transmitter is too close to
large metal object, wireless source or
another transmitter

Control surface, control horn, linkage
or servo damage

Wire damaged or connections loose Do a check of wires and connections; connect

Flight battery charge is low Fully recharge fl ight battery
Control linkage does not move freely Make sure control linkage moves freely
Transmitter settings reversed Do the Control Direction Test and adjust

Damage to motor or power
components

Nut on prop shaft is too tight Loosen prop shaft nut until propeller shaft

Battery power is down to the point of
receiver/ESC Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)

Travel adjust value is set above 100%
overdriving the servo

TM

radios only)

instructions

Replace battery or use a larger capacity
battery

Power off transmitter, move transmitter a
larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and
reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft and follow
binding instructions

Power off transmitter and repeat bind process

Move aircraft and transmitter to another
location and attempt binding again

Leaving transmitter on, disconnect and
reconnect fl ight battery to aircraft

Select correct model memory on transmitter
and disconnect and reconnect fl ight battery
to aircraft

Replace/recharge batteries

Select the right transmitter or bind to the new
one

Move aircraft and transmitter to another
location and attempt connecting again

Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust
controls

or replace as needed

controls on transmitter appropriately
Do a check of motor and power components

for damage (replace as needed)

turns freely
Recharge fl ight battery or replace battery that

is no longer performing

Set Travel adjust to 100% or less and/or
set sub trims to Zero and adjust linkages
mechanically

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Limited Warranty

What this Warranty Covers

Horizon Hobby, LLC (Horizon) warrants to the
original purchaser that the product purchased (the
“Product”) will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship at the date of purchase

What is Not Covered

This warranty is not transferable and does not cover
(i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God,
accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial
use, or due to improper use, installation, operation
or maintenance, (iii) modifi cation of or to any part of
the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other
than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v)
Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon
dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable
technical regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE,
HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY
AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE
HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy

Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and
exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its
option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product
determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon
reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s)
involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof
of purchase is required for all warranty claims.
SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of Liability

HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR
COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT,
WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY
OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF
HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the
liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the
Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon
has no control over use, setup, fi nal assembly,
modifi cation or misuse, no liability shall be assumed
nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By
the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts

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all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user
are not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to
return the Product immediately in new and unused
condition to the place of purchase.

Law

These terms are governed by Illinois law (without
regard to confl ict of law principals). This warranty
gives you specifi c legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services

Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase
cannot provide warranty support or service. Once
assembly, setup or use of the Product has been
started, you must contact your local distributor or
Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better
answer your questions and service you in the event
that you may need any assistance. For questions
or assistance, please visit our website at www.
horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support
Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number
referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact
Information section to speak with a Product Support
representative.

Inspection or Services

If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced
and is compliant in the country you live and use the
Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service
Request submission process found on our website
or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product
securely using a shipping carton. Please note
that original boxes may be included, but are not
designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without
additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides
tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels,
as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise
until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An
Online Service Request is available at http://www.
horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render­service-center. If you do not have internet access,
please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a
RMA number along with instructions for submitting
your product for service. When calling Horizon,
you will be asked to provide your complete name,
street address, email address and phone number
where you can be reached during business hours.
When sending product into Horizon, please include
your RMA number, a list of the included items, and
a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your
original sales receipt must be included for warranty
consideration. Be sure your name, address, and
RMA number are clearly written on the outside of

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the shipping carton.

NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If
you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please
contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support
offi ce.

Warranty Requirements
For Warranty consideration, you must include

your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of­purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have

been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced
free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are
at the sole discretion of Horizon

Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty,

service will be completed and payment will be
required without notifi cation or estimate of the
expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the
retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for

service you are agreeing to payment of the service
without notifi cation. Service estimates are available

Warranty and Service Information

Country of

Purchase

United
States of
America

United
Kingdom

Germany

France

China

Horizon Hobby Phone Number/Email Address Address

Horizon Service Center

(Repairs and Repair Requests)

Horizon Product Support

(Product Technical Assistance)

Sales

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby Limited

Horizon Technischer Service
Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby SAS

Service/Parts/Sales:

Horizon Hobby – China

servicecenter.horizonhobby.
com/RequestForm/

www.quickbase.com/db/
bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord

888-959-2305
[e-mail]

888-959-2305
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]

[phone]
[e-mail]
[phone]

[e-mail]
[phone]

upon request. You must include this request with
your item submitted for service. Non-warranty
service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½
hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return
freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item
to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s
Terms and Conditions found on our website http://
www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_
render-service-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product
compliant in the country of use and ownership.
If received, a non-compliant Product will not be
serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible
for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced
Product, through a carrier of the sender’s
choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon
will hold non-compliant Product for a period of
60 days from notifi cation, after which it will be
discarded.

4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois
61822 USA

Units 1–4 , Ployters Rd,
Staple Tye Harlow, Essex,
CM18 7NS, United Kingdom

Christian-Junge-Straße 1
25337 Elmshorn, Germany

11 Rue Georges Charpak
77127 Lieusaint, France

Room 506,
No. 97 Changshou Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060

FCC Information

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to
be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz
frequency range.

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IC Information

This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Compliance Information for the European Union

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2014083101

Product(s): Sport Cub S RTF
Item Number(s): HBZ4400, HBZ4400M1
Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is
in conformity with the requirements of the
specifi cations listed below, following the provisions
of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive
2006/95/EC:

EN 300-328 V1.7.1: 2006
EN301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012
EN301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009

EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011
EN55022:2010 + AC:2011

EN55024:2010

Declaration of Conformity

(in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
No. HH2014083102

Product(s): Sport Cub S BNF
Item Number(s): HBZ4480
Equipment class: 1

The object of declaration described above is
in conformity with the requirements of the
specifi cations listed below, following the provisions
of the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC, EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD Directive
2006/95/EC:

EN301 489-1 V1.9.2: 2012
EN301 489-17 V2.1.1: 2009

EN60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12: 2011
EN55022:2010 + AC:2011

EN55024:2010

Signed for and on behalf of :
Horizon Hobby, LLC
Champaign, IL USA
August 31, 2014

Mike Dunne

Executive Vice President

Product Divisions

Horizon Hobby, LLC

Signed for and on behalf of :
Horizon Hobby, LLC
Champaign, IL USA
August 31, 2014

Executive Vice President

Mike Dunne

Product Divisions

Horizon Hobby, LLC

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European
Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility
to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling
of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and
ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact
your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased
the product.

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Replacement Parts – Ersatzteile –

– Pièces de rechange – Pezzi di ricambio –

Part # • Nummer
Numéro • Codice

SPMA3175

EFLB1501S25

EFLC1008

HBZ4406

HBZ4420

HBZ4413

HBZ4452

HBZ4467

HBZ4431

HBZ4401

HBZ4429

HBZ4430

HBZ4421

HBZ4404

SPMSA2030LO

EFLRMLP6

EFLRMLP61

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

UM Sport Cub
Replacement
Receiver/ESC unit

150mAh 1S 3.7V
25C Li-Po battery

1S USB Li-Po
Charger, 300mA

Landing Gear Set:
Sport Cub

Wing: Sport Cub Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Decal Sheet: Sport
Cub

Fuse w/electronics:
Sport Cub

Bare Fuselage: Sport
Cub

Tail Set: Sport Cub Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Prop and Spinner:
Sport Cub

Motor: Sport Cub Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Complete Gear Box:
Sport Cub

Pushrod/Control
Horns: Sport Cub

Prop Shaft: Sport
Cub

2.3-Gram Linear
Long Throw Offset
Servo

MLP6DSM SAFE
Transmitter Mode 2

MLP6DSM SAFE
Transmitter Mode 1

Hobbyzone Sport Cub:
Ersatz Empfänger /
Regler

150mAh 1S 3.7V
25C Li-Po

1S USB Li-Po
Ladegerät 300mA

Hobbyzone Sport Cub:
Fahrwerk

Tragfl äche
Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Dekorbogen
Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Rumpf m. Elektronik
Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Rumpf o. Einbauten

Leitwerk
Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Propeller und Spinner

Motor
Hobbyzone Sport Cub:

Getriebe
Hobbyzone Sport

Cub: Gestänge,
Ruderhörner

Hobbyzone Sport Cub:
Propellerwelle

Spektrum 2,3-Gram
Linear Servo Offset
Servo m. langem
Ruderweg

E-fl ite MLP6DSM 6CH
SAFE Sender 2.4GHz:
180 QX HD

E-fl ite MLP6DSM 6CH
SAFE Sender 2.4GHz:
180 QX HD M1

Récepteur de rechange:
UM Sport Cub

Batterie Li-Po 3.7V 1S
150mA 25C

Chargeur USB Li-Po 1S
300mA

Train d’atterrissage:
Sport Cub

Aile: Sport Cub Ala: Sport Cub

Planche de décoration:
Sport Cub

Fuselage avec
électronique: Sport Cub

Fuselage nu: Sport Cub Solo fusoliera: Sport Cub

Empennages: Sport
Cub

Cône avec hélice: Sport
Cub

Moteur: Sport Cub Motore: Sport Cub

Réducteur: Sport Cub Riduttore completo:

Tringleries et guignols:
Sport Cub

Axe d’hélice: Sport Cub Albero elica: Sport Cub

Servos linéaires 2.3g
course longue

Emetteur MLP6DSM
SAFE Mode 2

Emetteur MLP6DSM
SAFE Mode 1

UM Sport Cub Ricambio
ricevitore/ESC

Batteria Li-Po 150mAh
1S 3.7V 25C

Caricatore 1S USB Li-Po
300mA

Set carrello: Sport Cub

Foglio adesivi: Sport Cub

Fusibile c/elettronica:
Sport Cub

Set coda: Sport Cub

Elica ed ogiva: Sport
Cub

Sport Cub
Rinvii/Squadrette: Sport

Cub

Servo lineare a corsa
lunga 2.3g

MLP6DSM SAFE
Trasmettitore Mode 2

MLP6DSM SAFE
Trasmettitore Mode 1

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Optional Parts – Optionale Bauteile –

– Pièces optionnelles – Pezzi opzionali –

Part # • Nummer
Numéro • Codice

EFLUA1190

SPMVS1100

EFLB1501S45

EFLC1004

EFLC1005/AU/EU/UK

RTM50R4400

RTM5000

Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione

Float Set: UMX
Carbon Cub SS

Spektrum FPV
System - Ultra Micro

150mAh 1S 3.7V
45C LiPo Battery

Celectra 4-Port 1S

3.7V 0.3 A DC Li-Po
Charger

AC to 6V DC 1.5 amp
Power Supply (Based
upon your sales
Region)

Phoenix R/C Pro
Simulator V5.0 w/
DX4e Mode 2

Phoenix R/C Pro
Simulator V5.0

DX5e DSMX
5-Channel
Transmitter

DX6i DSMX
6-Channel
Transmitter

DX6 DSMX
6-Channel
Transmitter

DX7s DSMX
7-Channel
Transmitter

DX8 DSMX
Transmitter

DX9 DSMX
Transmitter

DX10t Transmitter Spektrum DX10t nur

DX18 Transmitter Spektrum DX18 nur

Schwimmer Set: UMX
Carbon Cub SS

Spektrum Ultra Micro
FPV System mit
V-Brille

E-fl ite 150mAh 1S

3.7V 45C LiPo Akku
E-fl ite 4 Port

Ladegerät 1S 3,7V
0,3A

E-fl ite Netzteil für 4
Port Ladegerät

Phoenix R/C Pro
Simulator

V5.0 m. DX4e
Phoenix R/C Pro

Simulator V5.0

DX5e DSMX 5-Kanal
Sender

DX6i DSMX 6-Kanal
Sender

DX6 DSMX 6-Kanal
Sender

Spektrum DX7s
7 Kanal Sender

Spektrum DX8 nur
Sender

Spektrum DX9 nur
Sender

Sender

Sender

Flotteurs : UMX Carbon
Cub SS

Système FPV Spektrum
Ultro Micro

Batterie Li-Po 1S
150mA 45C

Chargeur Li-Po CC
0,3A 3, 7V 1S 4ports
Celectra

Alimentation CA vers 6
V CC, 1,5 A (En fonction
de votre région)

Simulateur Phoenix
V5 avec

DX4e mode 2
Simulateur Phoenix V5 Phoenix R/C Pro

Emetteur DX5e DSMX
5 voies

Emetteur DX6i DSMX
6 voies

Emetteur DX6 DSMX
6 voies

Emetteur DX7s DSMX
7 voies

Emetteur DX8 DSMX
8 voies

Emetteur DX9 DSMX
9 voies

Emetteur DX10t DSMX
10 voies

Emetteur DX18 DSMX
18 voies

Set di galleggianti: UMX
Carbon Cub SS

Sistema Spektrum FPV ­Ultra Micro

Batteria LiPo 150mAh
1S 3.7V 45C

Caricabatterie Li-Po
1S da 3,7V 0,3 A CC,
a4porte, Celectra

Alimentatore da CA a 6
V CC, 1,5 Amp (in base
al Paese di vendita)

Phoenix R/C Pro
simulatoreV5.0

w/DX4e Mode 2

simulatore V5.0

DX5e DSMX
Trasmettitore 5 canali

DX6i DSMX
Trasmettitore 6 canali

DX6 DSMX
Trasmettitore 6 canali

DX7s DSMX
Trasmettitore 7 canali

DX8 DSMX
Trasmettitore 8 canali

DX9 DSMX
Trasmettitore 9 canali

DX10t DSMX
Trasmettitore 10 canali

DX18 DSMX
Trasmettitore 18 canali

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© 2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC.

HobbyZone, the HobbyZone logo, SAFE, the SAFE logo, Celectra, Bind-N-Fly, the BNF logo, DSM, DSM2,

DSMX, ModelMatch, and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of

The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. Futaba is a registered

trademark of Futaba Denshi Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan. PhoenixRC and the PhoenixRC

logo are registered trademarks of Runtime Games Ltd.

US 7,898,130. US D578,146. PRC ZL 200720069025. PRC ZL 2007001249. Other Patents Pending.

Horizon Hobby, LLC.

www.hobbyzonerc.com

Created 10/14 41924.1

HBZ4400, HBZ4480