HobbyZone Super Cub Z1 Instruction Manual

HBZ7115

HobbyZone

Instruction Manual

Crash damage is not covered under the warranty.

Be sure to read the warranty on page 34 and "Warnings and Safety" on page 30 before you proceed to Step 1.

Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone® Zone 1 Super Cub. Your Super Cub has come with everything needed to get you into the air—all in one box, and because it’s a Zone 1 product, it is speciﬁ cally designed for you to be able to teach yourself how to ﬂ y. You will only need to thoroughly read the instruction manual, attach the wing, tail, and landing gear, and then charge the ﬂ ight battery prior to your ﬁ rst ﬂ ight.

HobbyZone’s innovative Anti-Crash Technology is the latest breakthrough in RC ﬂ ight. Anti-Crash Technology™ (ACT) makes teaching yourself to ﬂ y easier and safer than ever before. With ACT, anyone can ﬂ y. Two sensors on the Super Cub, one on the top and one on the bottom of the fuselage, monitor the position of the plane in relation to the ground. When the plane is ﬂ ying

level, the top sensor sees the sky, while the bottom sees the ground, and they tell the onboard computer that the plane is ﬂ ying correctly. If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect that the plane’s orientation is incorrect, the system will automatically correct the control inputs and help prevent the plane from crashing, allowing you time to regain control. ACT lets you ﬂ y without worry. And once you’ve gained experience with your Super Cub, you can turn ACT off for more complete control and increased maneuverability.

Your HobbyZone Super Cub comes with everything needed to get you into the air. A video compact disc (VCD) is also included to give you some helpful hints before you take to the sky for the ﬁ rst time, and includes ﬂ ying footage.

Step 2

Step 1

1. Turn on the transmitter.

2. Install the ﬂ ight battery into the battery compartment (located at the bottom of the fuselage) and plug it into the connector. (The transmitter should ALWAYS be turned on prior to installing ﬂ ight battery, and should be turned off AFTER the ﬂ ight battery has been unplugged).

3. Make sure clothing, ﬁ ngers, and property are clear of the propeller, and ensure you have a good grip on the plane. Move the slide throttle all the way back to arm the motor, and then slide the throttle forward slowly. The propeller should spin at a high speed when the throttle is moved forward. (If the prop does not spin, the battery is sufﬁ ciently discharged and you can go straight to the instruction section for charging the battery—Step 3).

1. Remove the battery cover and install the included 8 AA batteries.

2. Be certain that you observe proper polarity when installing the batteries, and then replace the cover on the transmitter.

3. To test the transmitter’s function, turn on the switch on the front of the transmitter. The LED should glow brightly.

4. Replace the batteries with fresh AA batteries when you hear the low voltage battery alarm beeping.

5. Once the alarm goes off, you only have a few minutes of power left, so don’t delay landing your plane any longer than necessary to land it safely.

Installation of Batteries into the Transmitter Motor Test and Battery Discharging

WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller at all times! A moving propeller can cause severe injury and damage.

4. Keep the throttle advanced until the propeller slows and ﬁ nally stops. This means the battery is fully discharged and ready to be fully charged with one of the included chargers.

5. After you have ensured the motor functions correctly and the battery is completely discharged, unplug the ﬂ ight battery and then turn off the transmitter.

Step 3

DC Peak Charger Maximum Charge Rates

4.8V 600mAh Ni-MH .8 amps (requires HBZ1027)

6.0V 600mAh Ni-MH .8 amps (requires HBZ1027)

4.8V 300mAh Ni-MH .4 amps (requires HBZ1027)

7.2V 900mAh Ni-MH 1.2 amps

7.2V 1000mAh Ni-MH 1.2 amps

8.4V 1000mAh Ni-MH 1.2 amps

WARNING: If you exceed the maximum charge rate recommended above, you can cause permanent damage to the charger and battery, and in some cases, may cause a ﬁ re.

Charging the Aircraft Battery

Your Super Cub comes with a variable rate DC peak charger, as well as an AC peak charger. This way, you can use the charger that best ﬁ ts your needs.

DC peak charger features:

• Adjustable charge rate from 300mAh—1.2A

• LED indicator

• Peak charges 4- to 7-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery packs

1. Select the charge rate of 1.2A for charging the included 8.4V 1000mAh battery pack.

2. Connect the battery to the charger.

3. Plug the charger into a12V power outlet of an automobile. Adult super vision is required. PLACE BATTERY ON HEAT-RESISTANT SURFACE DURING CHARGING.

4. The LED of the charger will blink on and off steadily while fast charging.

5. When the LED glows solid, the charger automatically switches to a trickle charge, indicating that the battery is charged. The battery will feel warm when it is charged.

6. We recommend that you peak charge your battery within a few hours of ﬂ ying your Super Cub.

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AC peak charger features:

• Delta peak charging circuitry safely charges your battery pack

• 500mAh charge rate for 8.4V batteries

• 400mAh charge rate for 9.6V batteries

• LED and timer

• Charges only 7- and 8-cell Ni-MH battery packs

1. Plug the battery pack into the connector of the AC peak charger.

2. Plug the AC peak charger into a standard 110/120 AC wall outlet and place the battery on a heat-resistant surface while charging.

3. Never leave the charger and battery unattended during charging.

4. In about 2 hours, a completely discharged battery pack will be fully charged. The LED will ﬂ ash while charging and glow solid when the pack is fully charged, and the battery will feel warm.

5. We recommend that you peak charge the battery shortly before ﬂ ying.

Step 5

Attaching the Wing

Step 4

Landing Gear Attachment

1. Locate the included wire landing gear.

2. Slide 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 white plastic scale covers with the included 4 screws, as shown. They are located in the small bag labeled “A.”

1. Locate the wing and wing strut screws that are included.

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 criss crossing two diagonally across the top of the wing.

4. After you are satisﬁ ed that the wing is properly centered on the fuselage, turn the plane over and complete the wing attachment by attaching the struts, as shown. The screws that will be used to attach the struts are in the small bag labeled “B.”

5. Make certain the wing is properly attached and centered prior to each ﬂ ight.

Step 6

Attaching the Tail

1. Locate the rudder and horizontal stab assemblies and carefully remove them from the box. It may be helpful to watch the included video when installing the tail section.

2. Install the rudder assembly into the horizontal stab, as shown.

3. Install the complete tail assembly into the fuselage, as shown.

4. Secure this assembly to the fuselage, from the bottom, with the included screws. The 2 screws needed for this step are in the small bag marked “C” and are the two longest included.

5. Clip the tail wheel wire into the plastic wheel housing by pulling down slightly on the tail wheel, while at the same time you are pushing up on the plastic molding until the two parts “snap” together.

6. Attach the clevis from the rudder pushrod into the outermost hole of the control horn on the rudder, and slide the clear rubber sleeve down over the clevis.

7. Attach the clevis from the elevator pushrod into the outermost hole of control horn on the bottom of the elevator. Slide the clear rubber sleeve down over the clevis. Again, refer to the instructional video for a more detailed explanation.

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