Park Flite Super Cub PA-18 Instruction Manual

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Piper Super Cub PA18

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THE SUPER CUB RTF

Top Gun Park-Flite are proud to present this high performance sport scale model of the popular Super Cub.
We feel that this model emulates the style, performance and character of its full size counterpart.

Supplied as a Ready to Fly package with transmitter, LiPo flight battery and charger, this model has been
designed with the utmost care and attention to detail to produce a light weight, strong, and realistic looking
model aeroplane with excellent flying characteristics.

This model is a high performance miniature aircraft that allows novice to intermediate model pilots to
perform both scale and aerobatic manoeuvers. The light weight, large wing area and high wing design allow
the model to fly extremely slowly, in a stable manner while still maintaining full control.

These instructions assume a reasonable level of competence for both building and flying and we
recommend that the model is flown at a recognised club with frequency control measures and suitable third
party insurance.

The owner – pilot of this model should take note of regulations, and local bylaws before flying this aircraft.

Please take time to read through these instructions before commencing assembly. We list operations in
order of works to reduce the risk of damage during assembly.

RTF MODEL

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WARNING

This R/C aircraft is not a toy and can result in serious
bodily harm, injury and property damage if misused.
Fly only in open areas and at preferably BMFA recognised
clubs and sites.

SPECIFICATIONS

WING SPAN: 1060 MM (42”)

LENGTH: 710 MM (28”)

WING AREA: 17 DM_ (264 SQ INCHES)

WEIGHT: 540 G (19 OUNCES)

RADIO: 4 FUNCTION 35MHZ PPM

3 QTY MICRO SERVOS

25 AMP BRUSHLESS ESC

MOTOR: BRUSHLESS OUT RUNNER

9” X 5” PROPELLOR

11.1V 1250MAH LIPO BATTERY

PLEASE READ
THROUGH THE
WARNINGS BEFORE
USE.

An 11.1V 1250 mAh lithium
polymer (LiPo) battery rated at
10C and charger is included as
part of this package and these
cells must be operated with care
to prevent the risk of fire.

LiPo Batteries are soft cased and
can be easily damaged by sharp
items, puncturing of the soft
casing can cause fires and we
recommend that they are stored
and handled carefully.

Use only a LiPo rated charger, set
to a maximum of 3 cells (11.1v)
and 1 amp charge current.

Remove battery from the aircraft
and charge on a non flammable,
non conductive surface

Due to continual and ongoing
product development the parts
shown in the manual may differ
from those supplied.

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1. Wing with ailerons connected to factory
installed servos

2. Fuselage with motor, Electronic Speed Control
(ESC) receiver, two quantity servo, and pushrods.

3. Fin and rudder assembly

4. Horizontal stabiliser (Tail plane) with elevator

5. Main undercarriage assembly mounting plate
and wheels

6. 4 function fully proportional 35Mhz transmitter

7. Control horns and back plates for elevator and
rudder

8. Tube of adhesive

9. LiPo Battery 3cell 11.1V 1250 mAh (10c)

10. LiPo charger and 12v power lead

11. Propellor – 2 off 9” diameter x 5” pitch with
spinner

12. Self adhesive decal sheet.

SECTION 1: KIT CONTENTS AND DESCRIPTION

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FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY.

Supplied complete and ready for
use. Brushless motor installed
and connected to Electronic
Speed Control (ESC), 35mhz
receiver, rudder, elevator servos
connected to push rods

WING ASSEMBLY.

Supplied complete and ready to
fit with hinged wing struts,
aileron servo, push rods bell
cranks and control horns
installed.

VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL
STABILISERS

Vertical Stabiliser (Fin and
rudder) with moulded in hinges.
Horizontal Stabiliser (tail plane
and elevator) with moulded in
hinges.

UNDERCARRIAGE
ASSEMBLY,

Ready for use, with mounting
plate and wheels.
Tail wheel is pre fitted to fin.