HobbyZone Super Cub S, HBZ8100, HBZ8180 User guide
Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni
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All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-todate product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of
injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious
injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury
OR create a high probability of superfi cial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to
operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical
ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other
property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or
alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety,
operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup
or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Super Cub S
NOTICE
Meaning of Special Language:
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace your Spektrum product found in a Horizon Hobby
product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC. or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum
product. Horizon Hobby, LLC. disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of
counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating
in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in
damage to the product or the property of others.
• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to
avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal
subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size
vehicles, traffi c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and
any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out
of the reach of children.
Charging Warnings
CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed
exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re,
personal injury, and/or property damage.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you
assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue
use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and
disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that
is ballooning or swelling can result in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for
best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature
range of 40–120º F (5–49º C). Do not store battery or aircraft in
a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be
damaged or even catch fi re.
• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifi cally
designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage
to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could
cause serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure failsafe is properly set before fl ying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.
• Always inspect the battery before charging and never charge dead
or damaged batteries.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger
cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack
while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE
LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible
charger may cause fi re resulting in personal injury and/or property
damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors under the age of 14 to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between 40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct
sunlight.
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Included in the Box
Includes
Transmitter
Super Cub S
Bags
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B
A
C
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Flying Tips
• Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE™) technology
is designed as fl ight assistance, not an autopilot.
600 feet
(183 m)
Wind 0–7 mph
(0–11km/h)
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
Stand here
The pilot is always in control and required to fl y the
aircraft at all times.
• 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 keep your aircraft in plain sight and upwind
from you.
• Do not attempt your fi rst turn at low altitude. Higher
altitudes allow for greater possibility of correction.
• Always make deliberate and steady control stick
movements for smooth control of your aircraft.
Prefl ight Checklist
1. Find a safe and open area.
2. Charge fl ight battery.
3. Install fl ight battery in aircraft.
4. Perform Control Direction Test.
5. Plan fl ight for fl ying fi eld conditions.
6. Have fun!
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Charging the Flight Battery
CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the
battery charger, make sure the connectors are
aligned as shown. Failure to connect the battery
properly could cause the terminals to short and
result in fi re, personal injury and/or property
damage.
Charger Specifi cations
• Input power: 10–14V
• Max output voltage: 11.1V
• Fixed charge current: 1.3A
• Balances and charges 3S Li-Po cells with a
minimum capacity of 1250mAh
This charger may be connected to the AC adapter
(included with your model).
Super Cub S
Flashing (Charging)
Solid (Charged)
1 hour
DX4e Transmitter
Remove the battery cover, install the four included
batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the
battery cover.
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery voltage drops below 4.7 volts,
an alarm sounds and the voltage LEDs fl ash. The
batteries must be replaced immediately. If this
happens while fl ying, land your aircraft as soon and
as safely as possible.
WARNING:
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.
Do not pick up the transmitter by
SAFE Mode
Switch
Panic Recovery
Button
Throttle Trim
Throttle
Elevator
Trim
Elevator/
Steering
Steering Trim
Power Switch
Mode 2 shown
For more information on the transmitter, go to
www.horizonhobby.com/products/SPMR4400 and
click on the support tab for the Spektrum DX4e to
download the instruction manual.
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Binding Procedure Reference Table
1. Make sure the transmitter is powered off.
2. Make sure the transmitter controls are
neutral, the throttle and throttle trim are
in the lowest position, and the aircraft is
immobile.
3. Install bind plug in the receiver bind port.
4. Connect the fl ight battery in the aircraft.
The receiver LED will begin to fl ash.
5. Power on the transmitter while holding
the transmitter bind button.
6. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the light on the receiver will turn
solid. The motor will arm with throttle and
throttle trim at the lowest position.
7. Release the Bind button and remove the
bind plug from the receiver.
8. Disconnect the fl ight battery from the
aircraft, then power off the transmitter.
The receiver should retain the binding instructions
received from the transmitter until another binding
is done.
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BIND PLUG
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Transmitter Binding
The included RTF transmitter should be bound to
the aircraft at the factory, but if you need to re-bind,
follow the binding procedure as shown.
You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum
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DSMX
technology equipped aircraft transmitter to
the receiver for proper operation. Please refer to the
optional parts list in this manual or visit
www.bindnfl y.com for a list of compatible transmitters.
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Assembly
Landing Gear Installation
x4
Bag A
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Assembly continued
Super Cub S
Tail Installation
Clevis adjustment
Gently fl ex
Rudder Control Linkage Install
Clevis
x2
Bag C
Elevator Control Linkage Install
Control
Horn
Clevis
Wing Installation
IMPORTANT: The rubber bands prevent wing damage
from impact. Always replace worn or broken
rubber bands.
Control
Horn
x2
Bag B
x4
Bag B
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