HobbyZone HBZ4800 User guide

Mini Super Cub Instruction Manual

HobbyZone® products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822

©2008 Horizon Hobby, Inc.

Horizon Hobby UK

Units 1-4, Ployters Road

Staple Tye

Harlow, Essex

CM187NS

United Kingdom

Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH

Hamburger Strasse 10

25335 Elmshorn

Germany

www.hobbyzonerc.com

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Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone®
Mini Super Cub RTF electric airplane. Your Mini Super Cub
comes complete with everything you need, all in one box, to get
you in the air and flying.

A DVD is also included to give you some helpful hints before you
take to the sky. Your Mini Super Cub uses advanced
Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) that allows you to safely train with
a fully proportional 3-channel aircraft and radio system. The Mini
Super Cub has built-in sensors that look for the sky and horizon,
and thanks to the specially programmed software, it can
temporarily “take over” in the event that your aircraft is put in
danger from incorrect transmitter input. This will help to prevent
a crash and keep you in the air.

Once you are more experienced and no longer need the
training software, you can simply turn off the ACT with the
push of a button. When this is done, you will have full control
at all times, allowing you to perform exciting maneuvers such
as loops and spirals.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly and watch the
DVD prior to flying for the first time. This will greatly add to
your flight experience and help to ensure success on your first
flight.

Crash damage is not covered
under the warranty.

Be sure to read the warranty
on page 41 and "Warnings and
Safety" on page 35 before you
proceed to Step 1.

Please register your
Mini Super Cub online at
www.hobbyzonerc.com.

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Step 1

Charging the Aircraft Battery

Your Mini Super Cub comes with a 12V DC balancing charger and a 2S Li-Po
battery pack. You must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specific
charger only (such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and
charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions
properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the battery is on a
heat-resistant surface.

Charging the Aircraft Battery:
The 12V DC 2S Li-Po balancing
charger provides a charge current of .3A
(300mA). The typical charge time for the
included 7.4V 300mAh Li-Po is
approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour.

1. Plug in the battery, the LED will
blink indicating it is charging.

2. The LED on the charger will begin
to blink and will turn to solid red
when charging is complete.

Note: In some newer vehicles, the vehicle must
be running for the 12V accessory outlet to be
operational. It is not recommended to charge
the battery pack while the vehicle is in motion.
You may wish to purchase a 12V adapter lead
which will allow you to connect your charger
directly to the vehicle’s battery for charging at
the field (part number HBZ6513).

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Step 2

Installing the Batteries into the Transmitter

1. Remove the transmitter back cover.

2. Install the included AA batteries.
Use four fresh 1.5V AA batteries
only.

3. Be sure to observe proper polarity
when installing the batteries, and
then replace the cover.

4. To test, switch on the transmitter.
The LED should glow brightly.

5. Replace the batteries when you
hear the low battery alarm (beeping
sound).

Note: You may notice a small switch immediately
below the LED and the power switch. This small
switch determines the “mode” that the
transmitter operates on. The default position is
the switch to the left (Mode 2). Moving the switch
position to the right allows the transmitter to
operate on Mode 1. For more details on Mode 1
vs. Mode 2 controls, please see pages 11 & 12.

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Step 3

Installing the Landing Gear and Tail Wheel

1. Locate the included wire landing
gear.

2. Slide the landing gear into the
allotted slot on the bottom of the
fuselage.

3. Make sure the gear is securely in
the slot by gently pulling on it after
it is attached.

4. Attach the tail wheel by sliding the
wire into the slot located at the rear
of the fuselage.

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Step 4

Installing the Wing

1. Locate the wing and the included
rubber bands.

2. Place the wing so that it is centered
on the top of the fuselage.

3. Use the included rubber bands to
secure the wing by attaching two
bands straight across the top of the
wing, where each end is attached to
each set of band holders, and
crisscrossing two diagonally across
the top of the wing.

4. Make certain the wing is properly
attached and centered prior to
each flight.

3b.

Step 4

3a.

3c.

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Transmitter Control Identification

Note: Each time before you fly you should
ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before
connecting the flight battery to the ESC unit.
After each flight, be sure that you always
disconnect the flight battery from the ESC unit
before powering the transmitter off.

Mode 2

Elevator
Functions

Mode 1

Rudder/Throttle

Functions

Throttle
Functions

Throttle Trim
Buttons

Rudder/Elevator

Functions

Rudder Trim

Buttons

Elevator Trim

Buttons

Elevator Trim
Buttons

Rudder Trim

Buttons

Throttle Trim

Buttons

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Step 5

Tail Control Test

1. Make certain the throttle is in the
OFF position (throttle stick
centered). Turn the transmitter on.

2. Install the flight battery in the
fuselage and plug the battery lead
into the lead inside the airplane.

2a.

3. Move the rudder stick to the right
and the rudder (moving portion
of the vertical tail) should move to
the right.

RIGHT

4. Push the elevator stick full forward.
When this is done, the elevator
should move down (as shown),
causing the plane to pitch down.

DOWN

Step 5

2b. 2c.

Move the rudder stick to the left and
the rudder should move to the left.

LEFT

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Step 5

5. Pull back on the elevator stick.
When this is done, the elevator
should move up (as shown),
causing the plane to pitch up.

UP

6. If your airplane is not responding,

DO NOT FLY IT. Some correction is

needed. Please refer to the
troubleshooting section at the end
of this manual. If further
assistance is still needed, please
call the Horizon Support Team at
1-877-504-0233.

7. When you are satisfied your
airplane is set up properly, you can
unplug the flight battery and then
turn off the transmitter. This should
be done every time you have
finished flying.

NOTE: It is very important to make sure that the
control surfaces (rudder and elevator) are at 0
degrees when the rudder and elevator sticks are
also centered (at neutral). Ideally, they will be at 0
degrees when the transmitter is powered on. The
next step explains how to make adjustments to
the control surface.

Making Adjustments to the Control Surfaces

1. Any changes necessary to bring
both the rudder and the elevator
to neutral (zero degrees) should be
possible using the digital trim
buttons on the transmitter. To do
this, place the control stick at
center and use the digital trim
buttons near the control stick to
adjust the rudder (vertical moving
surface) until it is flush with the
vertical fin (vertical stationary
portion of the tail). To adjust the
elevator so that it is flush with the
horizontal stabilizer, use the digital
trim buttons located near the
elevator stick.

2. If you find you are not able to align
the control surfaces to be flush with
each other using the digital trims
alone, please follow the adjustment
procedure on the following page.
Do not attempt to fly until the
control surfaces have been adjusted
to zero degrees deflection!

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300 feet

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3. If corrections are needed and
adjustment via the digital trim
buttons is not adequate, you will
need to perform the following
steps to manually adjust the control
surfaces.

a. Turn on the transmitter.

b. Insert the flight battery into the

fuselage and plug the battery
into the lead from the airplane.

c. Return the trims to center

(signified by a long tone).

d. Loosen the thumbscrew on the

control horn and move the
control surface back to neutral
with the rest of the tail surface.

Re-tighten the thumbscrew.

Always make sure the control stick is
centered at neutral prior to making any
adjustments.

Thumbscrew

Flying Area

In order to have the most success and
to protect property and your Mini Super
Cub, it is very important to select a
place to fly that is very open.

The site should:

• Have a minimum of 300 feet
(90 meters) of clear space in
all directions.

• Be clear of pedestrians.

• Be free of trees, buildings, cars,

power lines or anything that could
entangle your airplane or interfere
with your line of sight.

• Remember, your Mini Super Cub can

reach speeds of up to 30 mph (48
k/h), so it can cover ground quickly.

• Plan on flying in an area that gives

you more space than you think you
need, especially with first flights.

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Step 8

Range Test

Prior to your first flight, you will need
to perform a range test. Two people
are needed to do this—one to hold the
airplane and one to hold the transmitter.

1. One person holds the
transmitter while the other
person walks 100 paces away with
the Mini Super Cub.

2. Be sure the throttle is in the
OFF position.

3. Extend the antenna and turn on
the transmitter.

4. Plug in the flight battery, close the
hatch cover and turn the latch so
the hatch cover stays in place.

5. As soon as the throttle is advanced,
the prop should spin quickly.

6. As the person moves the
transmitter controls, the airplane
should respond correctly with the
controls operating smoothly.

100 paces

Choose a Calm Day

We know you want to have fun and fly
your Mini Super Cub, however, flying in
too much wind can place your airplane
in jeopardy. On your first flight, make
sure the winds are no stronger than 5
mph.

To check wind conditions:

1. Tie the included red ribbon to the
end of the transmitter antenna.

2. Hold the transmitter so that the
antenna is parallel to the ground.
If the ribbon hangs down, you’re
good to fly. If the angle between
the antenna and the ribbon is less
than 25 degrees, it’s too windy for
beginning pilots to fly.

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Step 9

Always position yourself so that when
you are flying, the airplane is UPWIND of
you. Never let the airplane come too far
downwind where it can be carried
farther and farther away from you and
be lost. Additionally, the winds are
stronger at higher altitudes. Do not
climb too high or you could lose control
of your airplane.

It is ok to fly higher, just make sure you
are watching carefully to see how the
aircraft is reacting. Generally a good
altitude to fly is approximately 300 feet.

HINT: In many places, you will find that the
winds are the calmest in the mornings (shortly
after sunrise) and evenings (about an hour prior
to sunset). You may want to prepare and fly
your first flights during those times. Flying in
too much wind is by far the number one reason
for crashes/lost planes.

too windy

calm

maximum

allowed wind

Anti-Crash Technology™ (ACT)

Your Mini Super Cub comes equipped with exclusive Anti-Crash Technology. This
software will help to prevent crashes due to over-control. The sensors that are
located on the fuselage “see” the horizon. One sensor is located at the top of the
windshield and the other is on the bottom side of the fuselage, in front of the
landing gear.

The electronic system connected to the sensors knows that the airplane (with ACT
On) should not be allowed to enter a steep dive. If you give transmitter input that
causes the plane to enter into a steep dive that could lead to a crash, the ACT
software will override your input to help prevent the aircraft from crashing to the
ground. ACT will cut the power going to the motor and add some up elevator, as
well. This causes the nose of the airplane to pull up, thereby helping to prevent
your aircraft from crashing. However, in order for ACT to work properly, there has
to be sufficient altitude for recovery (at least 200 feet or 61 meters). ACT will only
interrupt flight in extreme situations, allowing you to enjoy as much control of your
Mini Super Cub as you need.

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If, with ACT on, you enter into a
threatening dive, you will notice the
following.

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Remember, the purpose of Anti-Crash
Technology is to help you learn to fly
properly and smoothly. When ACT is
engaged, it means you have placed your
aircraft in jeopardy. Keeping the stick

• You will hear the motor power

decrease as the ACT programming
overrides your input. This slows
the speed of the airplane and will
reduce the risk of a crash.

• The ACT software will give up
elevator input to help pull the nose
up and out of the dive.

• Once the ACT software has been

engaged (takes over), you will not
regain control until after you have
released the steering stick and
returned it to neutral.

more in the middle and less to the
“corners” of the transmitter will allow
you to fly more smoothly and prevent
ACT from engaging. The key is to
learn to make minor movements on the
controls. The transmitter is proportional
and is sensitive to small movements of
the control stick. Once you have gained
more experience and feel comfortable
flying, you can turn off ACT and have
full control at all times. It is possible to
change flight modes (turn ACT on or off)
while in flight, but sufficient altitude is
required.

To disable ACT

To turn off ACT, simply push inward on
the surface control stick (right stick). The
red LED on the transmitter will blink
indicating that ACT has been turned off.

ACT Flying Tips

• Never fly at too low of an altitude

and expect ACT to save you from a
crash. You must maintain an altitude
of at least 200 feet (61 meters) for
the software to be able to help
prevent crashes.

• Even when flying with ACT on, if you

feel that your aircraft is in jeopardy,
reduce throttle immediately and
release the stick. You can then add
a small amount of up elevator (pull
back slightly on the stick) to aid the
recovery.

• There may be times when the
sensors used to activate the
protective software can be fooled.
This may be especially true when
flying in very bright sunshine and/or
when the sun is close to the horizon.

• Never fly over water, light colored

sand, ice, snow or anything else that

can reflect light and “fool” the
sensors when ACT is on.

• Never fly in too tight of an area.

ACT will not prevent you from
crashing into trees, buildings or other
obstacles.

• Make several successful flights

(including several soft landings) prior
to attempting to fly with ACT off.

• Never let the aircraft fly too far

downwind from you, which can
cause the aircraft to fly away.

• It is always a good idea to have an

experienced pilot who has mastered
control with at least a 3-channel
radio system to help you on your
first flights.

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Using Elevator (Pitch Control)

Full Throttle

Full Throttle

50% Throttle

Reduced Throttle

Your Mini Super Cub is equipped with an elevator for pitch control. Pulling back on
the transmitter stick will cause the nose of the airplane to rise and allows for tighter

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turns, shorter runway take-offs, flares for landing, a better climb rate and the ability
to perform aerobatic maneuvers, such as loops and stalls.
However, giving too much UP elevator (pulling back too much on the stick) can also
place your aircraft in jeopardy. Your airplane can enter an unplanned stall, especially
when the plane is traveling at slower speeds.

Just after a stall occurs, the nose of the airplane will go down and the airplane will
begin to enter a dive. To recover from a stall, pull the stick back slowly (UP elevator)
to pull the nose out of the dive. This should return the airplane to straight and level
flight. Be careful, as pulling back too quickly or too far will once again cause the
plane to enter a stall.

Throttle Adjustment

1. When launching, the throttle should

be full on.

2. Once you have achieved the

altitude where you want to fly, you
can reduce throttle to about 50%
for cruising. This will allow for
longer flights.

3. If you want to reduce altitude,

reduce throttle to less than 50%.

4. To increase altitude, increase

throttle to more than 50%.

Note: If you’re flying with the motor off, or at a
slow speed, allow the Mini Super Cub a bit more
area for turns.

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Step 14

Hand Launch

On first flights, it is a good idea to have
a second person, ideally an adult, help
you launch the plane. This will allow you
to focus entirely on the transmitter input.

1. Make sure the battery is fully
charged.

2. Make certain that no one is flying,
or preparing to fly, on the same
channel within approximately ½
mile (800 meters). If someone were
to turn on a transmitter on the same
frequency as yours, you will lose
control of your airplane. This could
cause damage to your
airplane, cause it to fly away, or
cause damage to other property if
your airplane were to crash into it.
When you are confident it is safe
to turn on your transmitter, you can
move on to the next step.

3. Install and plug in the flight battery.

4. If you are hand launching the
aircraft yourself, place the plane in
your right hand and the transmitter
in your left hand.

5. Use caution and advance the
throttle to FULL.

6. Take a few steps forward and
toss the airplane directly and firmly
into the wind, while keeping the
airplane and its wings level with
the ground.

7. Allow the plane to climb steadily at
full throttle, into the wind, until you
have achieved an altitude of 100 to
150 ft (30 to 46 meters). You will
not need to use elevator in order
for your airplane to climb. A few
clicks down on the elevator trim
should allow a steady climb.

Runway Takeoff (ROG)

Your Mini Super Cub can be launched by
way of a runway takeoff (ROG).
However, this is not recommended for
inexperienced pilots.

1. Make sure your landing gear is
properly installed.

2. Stand behind your Mini Super Cub
and point it directly into the wind
on smooth asphalt or concrete.

3. Apply FULL power via the throttle
and adjust the control stick as
necessary to keep the aircraft
headed directly into the wind.

4. If the battery is fully charged, your
Mini Super Cub should lift off the
ground in approximately 30 feet
(12 meters). Apply some up
elevator by pulling back on the
stick, and the plane will lift off of
the ground in a shorter distance.
Remember, only a small amount
of up is needed. Too much will
cause a stall after your aircraft has
left the ground.

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Flying

Step 16

1. After you have launched your Mini
Super Cub, it will begin climbing
at full throttle. With the throttle
advanced all the way forward, your
Mini Super Cub should not need
any elevator input to climb steadily.

2. Make adjustments on the throttle
stick and control stick that are
necessary to keep your aircraft
heading directly into the wind.
Do not attempt a turn until you
have reached a minimum of 50–100
feet (15–30 meters) of
altitude (about as tall as a four-story
building).

3. Control range is 1300 feet, so if you
fly beyond that, you will lose control
of your airplane. At that distance,
however, you would likely lose sight
of your airplane before you’d lose
control.

4. Don’t let your airplane get too far
downwind from you. Always fly
with the airplane UPWIND from
you. Failure to do this could result
in a fly-away! Remember, the wind
is stronger as your plane flies higher
in the air. It’s ok to fly higher, just
be cautious and watch how your
plane reacts to the wind. Most
of the time, you can fly at higher
altitudes at half-throttle. This is
great for smooth, easy flying when
you’re first learning to fly and it also
conserves battery power.

5. When you have reached higher
altitudes and want to practice using
the elevator, begin with small and
smooth inputs to the transmitter.
Very little input is needed to get the
plane to turn, climb or descend.

6. Avoid long vertical dives, with the
motor on or off as it can cause a lot
of stress on the aircraft.

7. It may be helpful to fly in smooth
large ovals at higher altitudes so
that you can get used to steering
the plane with the nose coming
toward you. Flying with the plane
coming toward you takes some
practice and is one of the hardest
things to get used to when you first
begin to fly.

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Sharp Turns: Move the stick in the
direction you want to turn and add a
bit of up elevator at the same time (pull
back on the stick). The plane will make a
sharper banking turn.

Rudder Trim: If the Mini Super Cub
seems to drift in one direction when the
control stick is in the neutral (centered)
position, push the rudder trim buttons
below the control stick in the opposite
direction of the drift. Adjust until the
plane flies straight with the control stick
at neutral.

Elevator Trim: If the Mini Super Cub
always “hunts” up or down, use the
trim buttons next to the elevator stick to
correct this problem. If it hunts up, push
the upper trim button until it flies level.
If it hunts down, push the lower trim
button until it flies level. The Mini Super
Cub should fly straight with the stick at
neutral. Your Mini Super Cub should
have a steady climb at full throttle when
it is trimmed properly.

Landing

When you notice that your Mini Super Cub no longer climbs well under full power,
normally after 6-8 minutes, the battery is getting low and it is time to land. Line the
airplane up directly into the wind toward the desired landing spot. At about 10-15
feet of altitude, reduce the throttle gradually until it is completely off. Your Mini
Super Cub will glide in for a landing.

Auto Cutoff: When the battery gets low enough, this feature will automatically shut
off the motor and save enough battery power to maintain control of the tail so you
can land correctly and safely. If the motor cuts off, prepare to land immediately.

WARNING: Do not attempt to catch the airplane
or injury may result. Turn the motor off prior to
touchdown in order to prevent damage to the
propeller.

EXPERT TIP: As you get more experienced at
flying, try adding a bit of UP elevator (pull back
on the elevator stick) just before touchdown to
“flare” the plane. With some practice, your
landings will be smooth and on target.

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Aerobatic Flight

It is recommended earlier in this instruction manual that the Mini Super Cub controls
be set for softer responses in the outer holes of the control surfaces. Once you get

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used to the flight characteristics and want to perform more aerobatic maneuvers
(with ACT off), you can change the amount of throw that is permitted by moving
the clevises to the inner holes of the control horns. After making any adjustments,
always turn on the transmitter, center the control surface trims and make sure the
control surfaces are even. Make the proper adjustments to make the surfaces even,
if they are not.

Note: By making these changes, the controls
will be much more responsive. This makes the
airplane much less forgiving and it will be easier
to stall. Remember, crash damage is not covered
under the warranty.

Repairing Minor Damage

If you happen to crash and part of the
tail or wing breaks, it can be repaired
using packing tape to cover the
missing pieces. Also, foam safe CA will
help repair the foam fuselage and wing.
If damage is severe or if the wing and/
or tail are bent, replace the damaged
parts prior to flying again. There is a
complete list of replacement parts in the
back of this manual.

Step 19

Replace wing immediately

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Warnings and Safety Checklist

1. Read and follow this manual
completely, along with the included
DVD, observing all instructions and
safety directions. If you do not do
this, serious injury and damage can
occur. Think about safety first.

2. Keep the propeller away from all
body parts at all times! Beware of
loose clothing or hair becoming
entangled in the propeller.

3. Never fly when it is too windy or
you may lose control of the air­plane. Never fly near people,
vehicles, train tracks, buildings,
power lines, water or trees. Never
attempt to catch the airplane.

4. Adult supervision is recommended
for ages 14 and under.

5. Only use a battery charger that is

6. Never cut into the battery charger

compatible for use with the Mini
Super Cub battery. We recommend
using the chargers that come with
your airplane. Never leave the
chargers unattended while
charging! During charging, place
the battery and charger on a
heat-resistant surface. Do not place
them on carpet or upholstery.

or airplane wires, or serious injury
can occur. Causing the battery to
short out (crossing positive and
negative bare wires) can cause a
fire, serious injury and damage.

7. Hold the airplane securely and keep
all body parts away from the
propeller at all times. Carry the
plane as though the propeller could
start spinning at any time when you
have the battery pack plugged into
the lead from the plane.

8. After you have finished flying, or at
any time you have the radio system
on, ALWAYS unplug the airplane
battery prior to turning the
transmitter off. ALWAYS turn on the
transmitter prior to plugging the
flight battery in.

9. Never fly on the same frequency
as another RC vehicle in your area.
Doing so will cause you or the
other person to lose control of your
plane.

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Success Tips

1. Don’t fly in winds over 7 mph
(11 kph). First-time pilots should
get help from an experienced radio
control pilot during first flights.

2. Choose your flying field
carefully—grass and soft ground
with a 600-foot (183-meter)
diameter of open space is optimal
for flying and will lengthen the life
of the Mini Super Cub. Make sure
there are no obstacles that will get
in your way when flying, such as
trees or buildings. Make sure you
do not fly where there are
pedestrians who could be hurt by
the airplane.

3. Remember that holding the stick
full over for too long can cause the
airplane to spiral dive and crash. At
the very first sign of the Mini Super
Cub beginning to spiral down,
immediately release the stick and
give the opposite turn control to
the spiral. Pull back gently on the
elevator to level flight and level the
wings.

4. Don’t attempt to fly or do
maneuvers beyond your flying
abilities without seeking the
assistance of an experienced pilot.

5. If you’re gliding with the motor off,
allow the Mini Super Cub more area
for turns.

6. Position yourself at your flying field
to keep the sun at your back and
out of your eyes. Wear sunglasses
on bright days.

7. Keep the Mini Super Cub upwind,
especially on windier days, to
prevent it from “flying away.” The
wind is normally stronger at higher
altitudes than it is on the ground.

8. Keep your plane in front of you so
you don’t have to turn in circles as
you fly. Try to avoid flying directly
overhead.

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Troubleshooting

Unit does not
operate

Aircraft keeps
turning in one
direction

1. Transmitter AA batteries are
depleted or installed
incorrectly as indicated by
a dim or unlit LED on the
transmitter or the low battery
alarm

2. No electrical connection

3. Flight battery is not charged

4. Crash has damaged the radio
inside the fuselage

1. Rudder or rudder trim is not
adjusted correctly

2. Wing is not centered over
the fuselage

1. Check polarity installation or
replace with fresh AA batteries

2. Push connectors together until
they are secure

3. Fully charge the battery

4. Replace the fuselage or
receiver

1. Adjust stick trims or manually
adjust rudder position
(see pg. 13)

2. Center the wing

PROBLEMPROBLEM

Aircraft is difficult
to control

Aircraft keeps
pitching up
steeply

Aircraft won't
climb

POSSIBLE CAUSEPOSSIBLE CAUSE

1. Wing or tail is damaged 1. Replace damaged part

1. Wind is too gusty or strong

2. Elevator is trimmed 'up' too
much

1. Battery is not fully charged

2. Elevator may be trimmed
'down'

1. Postpone flying until the wind
calms down

2. Adjust elevator trim 'down'

1. Charge battery fully shortly
before flying

2. Adjust elevator trim 'up'
(see pg. 13)

SOLUTIONSOLUTION

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Warranty and Follow Up Procedures

Warranty Period:
Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc.,
(Horizon) warranties that the Products
purchased (the “Product”) will be free
from defects in materials and
workmanship at the date of purchase by
the Purchaser.

Limited Warranty
(a) This warranty is limited to the original
Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not trans­ferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS
PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY
IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
PURCHASER. This warranty covers
only those Products purchased from an
authorized Horizon dealer. Third party
transactions are not covered by this
warranty. Proof of purchase is required
for warranty claims. Further, Horizon
reserves the right to change or modify
this warranty without notice and
disclaims all other warranties, express or
implied.

(b) Limitations- HORIZON MAKES NO
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT
NON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE
PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE
HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE
PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S
INTENDED USE.

(c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon’s sole
obligation hereunder shall be that
Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or
(ii) replace, any Product determined by
Horizon to be defective. In the event of
a defect, these are the Purchaser’s
exclusive remedies. Horizon reserves the
right to inspect any and all equipment
involved in a warranty claim. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion of Horizon. This warranty does

not cover cosmetic damage or damage
due to acts of God, accident, misuse,
abuse, negligence, commercial use,
or modification of or to any part of the
Product. This warranty does not cover
damage due to improper installation,
operation, maintenance, or attempted
repair by anyone other than Horizon.
Return of any goods by Purchaser must
be approved in writing by Horizon
before shipment.

Damage Limits:
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR
SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS
OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR
COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY
CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT,
WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED
IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLI­GENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY. 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, final assembly, modification 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 all resulting liability.

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

Law: These Terms are governed by
Illinois law (without regard to conflict of
law principals).

Safety Precautions:
This is a sophisticated hobby Product
and not a toy. 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

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for use by children without direct adult
supervision. The Product 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 injury.

Questions, Assistance, and Repairs:
Your local hobby store and/or place of
purchase cannot provide warranty
support or repair. Once assembly, setup
or use of the Product has been started,
you must contact 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
direct your email to
[e-mail], or
call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a
service technician.

Inspection or Repairs:
If this Product needs to be inspected
or repaired, please call for a Return
Merchandise Authorization (RMA). 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. A Service Repair Request
is available at www.horizonhobby.com
on the “Support” tab. If you do not have
internet access, please include a letter
with your complete name, street
address, email address and phone
number where you can be reached
during business days, your RMA number,
a list of the included items, method of
payment for any non-warranty expenses
and a brief summary of the problem.
Your original sales receipt must also be
included for warranty consideration. Be

sure your name, address, and RMA
number are clearly written on the
outside of the shipping carton.

Warranty Inspection and Repairs:
To receive warranty service, you must
include your original sales receipt
verifying the proof-of-purchase date.
Provided warranty conditions have been
met, your Product will be repaired or
replaced free of charge. Repair or
replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby.

Non-Warranty Repairs:
Should your repair not be covered by
warranty the repair will be completed
and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense
unless the expense exceeds 50% of the
retail purchase cost. By submitting the
item for repair you are agreeing to
payment of the repair without
notification. Repair estimates are
available upon request. You must
include this request with your repair.

Non-warranty repair estimates will be
billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor.
In addition you will be billed for return
freight. Please advise us of your
preferred method of payment. Horizon
accepts money orders and cashiers
checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover cards. If
you choose to pay by credit card, please
include your credit card number and
expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or
unclaimed after 90 days will be
considered abandoned and will be
disposed of accordingly. Please note:
non-warranty repair is only available on
electronics and model engines.

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United States:
Electronics and engines requiring
inspection or repair should be shipped
to the following address:

Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

All other Products requiring warranty
inspection or repair should be shipped
to the following address:

Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at
[e-mail] with
any questions or concerns regarding this
product or warranty.

United Kingdom:
Electronics and engines requiring
inspection or repair should be shipped
to the following address:

Horizon Hobby UK
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom

Please call [phone] or
e-mail us at [e-mail]
with any questions or concerns regard­ing this product or warranty.

Germany:
Electronics and engines requiring
inspection or repair should be shipped
to the
following address:

Horizon Technischer Service
Hamburger Strasse 10
25335 Elmshorn
Germany

Please call [phone] or e-mail
us at [e-mail] with any
questions or concerns regarding this
product or warranty.

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Warning
Though your HobbyZone Mini Super Cub comes ready to fly, this aircraft is is not a
toy. It can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property.

FCC Statement
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 modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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 office, your household waste disposal service or where
you purchased the product.

Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 1705-1)

Product(s): Mini Super Cub
Item Number(s): HBZ4800

The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the
specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC:

EN 300-220 Technical requirements for Radio equipment
EN 301 489-1, 301 489-3 General EMC Requirments for Radio equipment
EN60950 Saftey

Horizon Hobby, Inc.
9/10/2008

Steve Hall
VP International Operations and
Risk Management

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Replacement Parts

Replacement parts are available at your local hobby shop or www.horizonhobby.com.

PART# DESCRIPTION

HBZ1017 7.4V 300mAh Li-Po Battery: Mini Super Cub
HBZ1058 Transmitter Antenna: HBZ/PKZ transmitters
HBZ4747 12V 500mAh AC Power Supply Adapter
HBZ4804 Prop Shaft w/Hardware: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4807 Propeller: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4808 Spinner: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4810 Decal Sheet: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4812 Fuselage Battery Door w/Latch: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4814 Firewall w/Screws: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4817 Tail Wheel: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4818 Landing gear: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4820 Standard Wing: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4824 Wing Hold Down Rods w/Caps (2):Mini Super Cub
HBZ4825 Complete Tail w/Accessories: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4826 Cowl: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4827 White Rubber Bands: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4829 Complete Gearbox: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4834 Motor with leads and pinion: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4847 12V DC 2-cell Li-Po Charger (300mA): Mini Super Cub
HBZ4851 ESC/RX Ch 1: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4852 ESC/RX Ch 2: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4853 ESC/RX Ch 2: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4854 ESC/RX Ch 4: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4855 ESC/RX Ch 5: Mini Super Cub

PART# DESCRIPTION

HBZ4856 ESC/RX Ch 6: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4861 Fuselage Ch 1: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4862 Fuselage Ch 2: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4863 Fuselage Ch 3: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4864 Fuselage Ch 4: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4865 Fuselage Ch 5: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4866 Fuselage Ch 6: Mini Super Cub
HBZ4885 Bare Fuselage: Mini Super Cub

Optional Parts

PART# DESCRIPTION

HBZ6513 Alligator Clip: 12V Power Adapter
EFLA230 Charge Lead w/JST Female

Please register your Mini Super Cub online at www.hobbyzonerc.com.