HobbyZone Super Cub dsm Instruction Manual
Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di istruzioni
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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 attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc. 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.
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid colli-
sions 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, trafc
and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional sup-
port 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 specically designed and
protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious
injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
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 a 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
supercial injury.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, visit
horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
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Thank you for purchasing this HobbyZone® Super Cub DSM. Please charge the battery, read this manual, and attach the wing, tail and landing gear. While you charge
the battery, please watch the included DVD, which shows you how to y this model.
This Super Cub DSM helps you teach yourself to y using innovative Anti-Crash Technology™ (ACT), which uses two sensors on the model. The sensors connect to the
model’s control board to detect light from the sky and less light from the ground when the model ies straight and level. When the model dives, ACT corrects the model’s
ight, giving you time to get control. After your ying skill and condence increase, you can disable the ACT to increase your fun.
Please visit www.horizonhobby.com for more information about the Super Cub DSM and other products.
Table of Contents
Battery Warnings .................................................4
Charge the Aircraft Battery ................................... 5
Install Transmitter Batteries ................................... 5
Hi/Lo Rate ...........................................................7
Trainer................................................................. 7
Antenna .............................................................. 8
First Flight Preparation .........................................9
Maintenance After Flying ...................................... 9
Attach Tail ......................................................... 10
Installing Clevises on Control Horns
and Control Centering ........................................ 10
Install Landing Gear ...........................................11
Attach Wing ...................................................... 11
Using Elevator (Pitch Control) ............................. 12
Tail Control Test ................................................. 13
Range Test ........................................................ 14
Choose a Flying Field .........................................15
Flying Conditions ................................................ 15
Simulator Use .................................................... 15
Hand Launch ..................................................... 16
Runway Takeoff .................................................. 16
Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) ............................... 17
Flying ................................................................ 18
Landing ............................................................. 19
Repairing Minor Damage .................................... 19
Throttle Adjustment ............................................ 20
Aerobatic Flight .................................................. 20
Service of Power Components ............................ 21
Disassembly ...................................................... 21
Assembly .......................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................ 22
Replacement Parts ............................................. 24
Optional Parts .................................................... 24
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code ........... 25
Warranty and Repair Policy ................................ 26
Warranty and Service Contact Information ........... 27
Parts Contact Information ................................... 27
FCC Information .................................................27
Compliance Information for the European Union ... 28
Specifications
Wingspan 47.7 in (1200mm)
Length 32.5 in (825mm)
Flying Weight 25.2 oz (715 g)
Propeller Size 9 x 6
Components
Motor 480 Brushed (installed)
Battery
3S 11.1V 1300mAh Li-Po
(included)
Charger
DC-powered 3S Li-Po balancing
charger (included)
Transmitter
Spektrum DX4e 4-channel Radio with AA Batteries (included)
Receiver/ESC 2.4GHz DSM receiver/ESC
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Battery Warnings
The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely charge the
Li-Po battery.
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly.
Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a 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 re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of
40–120º F. Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored
in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch re.
• NEVER USE AN Ni-Cd OR Ni-MH CHARGER. Failure to charge the battery
with a compatible charger may cause 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 plug the white balancing lead of the battery pack into anything other
than the included charger
• DO NOT plug into the X-Port socket of the fuselage.
Warnings and Safety Checklist
• Always keep body parts, clothing, jewelry and hair away from the propeller.
• Never y when wind is more than 7 mph (11km/h) or the model may be carried by the wind away from transmitter control.
• Never try to catch a moving model.
• Always use only the included charger to charger your LiPo battery.
• Carefully hold the model and keep all body parts away from the propeller at all
times. When battery is connected to the model, carry the model prepared for
the propeller to turn at any time.
• After ying or at any time you have the transmitter powered on, ALWAYS
disconnect the model from the battery before powering off the transmitter.
• ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the model to the battery.
• Never y when someone else is using the same frequency as your transmitter.
Trying to control several models using only one frequency can result in injury,
damage or loss of model control.
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Charge the Aircraft Battery
The Super Cub LP Li-Po battery charger charges every cell correctly and protects
your Li-Po battery from the dangers of overcharging. This charger monitors the
battery’s charge and stops charging when the battery is fully charged.
Charge the included Li-Po battery pack only with a Li-Po battery charger capable
of balance charging.
CAUTION: Never leave the battery and charger unattended when charging a battery. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heatresistant surface. Failure to obey instructions can result in a re.
1. The 12V DC 3S Li-Po balancing charger uses a charge current of approximately 1.3-amps. This charges the included 11.1V 1300mAh Li-Po battery in
approximately 1 hour.
2. Connect the battery pack to the charger using the small white balance charging connector.
NOTICE: Do not connect the blue EC3 power connector when
charging the battery.
3. Connect the charger to the AC adapter (included with your model) and to
a power outlet, or to a vehicle outlet adapter and a 12V power outlet in a
vehicle. When connected to a power source, the charger’s LED blinks while
charging a Li-Po battery.
Note: Please consult your vehicle owner’s manual before connecting the
charger because some vehicle outlets only operate when the vehicle’s engine is operating. Do not move the vehicle while charging Li-Po batteries.
4. The charger’s LED illuminates continuously when the battery is fully charged.
Install Transmitter Batteries
This transmitter requires 4 AA batteries.
1. Remove battery cover from the back of the transmitter.
2. Install batteries as shown where batteries t.
3. Install battery cover.
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Install Battery in Model
The battery for your Super Cub LP has a blue EC3™ power connector and a
small white balance charging connector. Always connect only the blue connector
to your model.
WARNING: Only connect the white balance charging connector to a
battery charger. NEVER connect to X-Port receptacle on the bottom of
the fuselage or the model will be damaged.
Keep the X-Port socket covered except when in use with approved accessories.
See X-Port information in this manual for use of available accessories.
1. Move the battery door latch and open the battery door on the bottom of the
fuselage.
2. Carefully put battery in battery compartment.
3. Close the hook and loop strap over the battery.
4. When ready to bind or operate the model, connect the blue EC3 battery
connectors in the model.
5. Close the battery door and move the latch to keep the door closed.
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Hi/Lo Rate
The DX4e offers a high/low rate function on aileron, elevator and rudder channels.
When the HI/LO rate switch is in the upper, or “HI” position, travel is 100% on
these channels. When the switch is in the lower, or “LO”, position, travel decreases
to 70% on these channels. This switch lets you quickly change control rates from
high for aggressive maneuvers to low for smooth, precise maneuvers.
You should y the Super Cub at the low (70%) rate when you are rst learning to
y the Super Cub.
There may be a small amount of movement in the aileron and rudder (assigned
to the aileron channel) position on the Super Cub when you change rates. This is
caused by the trim switches on the DX4e and the amount of trim you set on each
channel. To decrease this movement, mechanically adjust the linkages on your
aircraft so the trims are as close to center (neutral) as possible.
Trainer
The DX4e offers a trainer function that allows the transmitter to operate as a
master or slave. Refer to the transmitter manual for more information. Using the
trainer function is helpful for new pilots wanting the assistance of an experienced
pilot when learning to y the Super Cub.
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Function
A
Antenna
B
Trainer/Bind (Mode 1)
C
HI/LO Rate Switch
D
Aileron/Elevator Stick (Mode 2)
Aileron/Throttle Stick (Mode 1)
E
Elevator Trim (Mode 2)
Throttle Trim (Mode 1)
F
Aileron Trim
G
Mode Switch
H
Mix Switch
I
Reversing Switches
J
On/Off Switch
K
Rudder Trim
L
Throttle Trim (Mode 2)
Elevator Trim (Mode 1)
M
Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 2)
Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 1)
N
ACT/AUX Switch
O
Trainer/Bind (Mode 2)
P
LEDs
Q
Trainer Port
R
Battery Cover
TRANSMITTER FUNCTIONS
R
Q
O
P
N
M
L
K
J
I
H
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
Antenna
Do not point the antenna tip at the model.
Signals transmit strongest from the antenna
shaft, not the tip.
WARNING: Do not pick up the
transmitter by the antenna. Do not
alter or put weight on the antenna. Damage to
antenna parts can decrease transmitter signal
strength, which can result in loss of model
control, injury or property damage.
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Transmitter and Receiver Binding
Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize
the GUID (Globally Unique Identier) code of a single specic transmitter. Your
DX4e transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft, so binding should not be necessary. Should you need to bind the aircraft and transmitter in the future, please
follow these steps.
First Flight Preparation
• Remove and inspect contents
• Charge ight battery
• Read this instruction manual thoroughly
• Install the ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged)
• Bind aircraft to your transmitter
• Fully assemble model
• Make sure linkages move freely
• Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter
• Adjust ight controls and transmitter
• Perform a radio system Range Check
• Find a safe and open area
• Plan ight for ying eld conditions
Maintenance After Flying
• Disconnect ight battery from model (Required for Safety)
• Power off transmitter
• Remove ight battery from aircraft
• Recharge ight battery
• Repair or replace all damaged parts
• Store ight battery apart from aircraft and monitor the battery charge
• Make note of ight conditions and ight plan results,
planning for future ights
Binding Procedure
1. Make sure DX4e transmitter is powered off.
2. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.
3. Connect the ight battery to the ESC. The receiver LED will begin to ash
rapidly.
4. Move the transmitter controls to neutral (ight controls: rudder, elevators and
ailerons) or to low positions (throttle, throttle trim, and ight control trims).*
5. Power on the transmitter while holding the DX4e transmitter bind button.
Release bind button when LEDs ash on the front of the transmitter.
6. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the LED on the receiver will ash
very quickly. Once the binding process is complete, the ashing will slow.
7. Remove the bind plug from the receiver in the battery compartment. Safely
store the bind plug (some owners attach the bind plug to their transmitter
using two-part loops and clips).
8. Disconnect the ight battery from the ESC then power off the transmitter.
9. Power on the transmitter then connect the ight battery to the ESC.
The LED on the receiver will be solid red.
* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put
at the lowest position.
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