Parkzone Sport Cub, PKZ6875, PKZ6880 User guide

Sport Cub

Instruction Manual

NOTICE

All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. F literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language:

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.

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.

or up-to-date product

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

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.

• 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.

Battery Warning

The Battery Charger included with your aircraft is designed to safely balance and charge the Li-Po battery.

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 the 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 inspect the battery before charging and never charge 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 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.

Table of Contents

Box Contents ..................................................................................................3

Speciﬁ cations ................................................................................................. 3

Transmitter and Receiver Binding .................................................................... 4

Battery Charging ............................................................................................. 4

Battery Installation and ESC Arming ................................................................ 5

Receiver Selection and Installation .................................................................. 5

Landing Gear Installation ................................................................................ 6

Tail Installation ................................................................................................ 6

Clevis Installation ............................................................................................ 6

Wing Assemby and Installation ........................................................................ 7

Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings .............................................................. 8

Flap Installation .............................................................................................. 8

Dual Rates ...................................................................................................... 9

Box Contents

Quick Start Reference

High Low

Dual Rates

100 % 70%

63-66mm

Flight Timer

Setting

2.50 - 2.60 inches back from the leading edge of the wing at the

First Flight

5 Min.

root.

7 Min.

Transmitter Setup ........................................................................................... 9

Center of Gravity (CG) ................................................................................... 10

Control Direction Test .................................................................................... 10

AS3X Control Direction Test ........................................................................... 11

Flying Tips .................................................................................................... 12

Flaps. ........................................................................................................... 12

Motor Service ...............................................................................................13

Troubleshooting Guide AS3X .........................................................................13

Troubleshooting Guide .................................................................................. 14

Limited Warranty .......................................................................................... 15

Warranty and Service Contact Information .................................................... 15

Compliance Information for the European Union ............................................ 16

Replacement Parts ........................................................................................ 61

Optional Parts ............................................................................................... 62

Speciﬁ cations

PNP BNF

Installed

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1. Read this instruction manual thoroughly.

2. Remove and inspect the contents.

3. Charge the ﬂ ight battery.

4. Fully assemble the model.

5. Install the ﬂ ight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged).

6. Bind the aircraft to your transmitter.

7. Make sure the linkages move freely.

8. Perform the Control Direction Test with the transmitter.

9. Perform the AS3X Control Direction Test with the aircraft.

10. Adjust the ﬂ ight controls and transmitter.

11. Perform a radio system Range Check.

12. Find a safe and open area.

13. Plan ﬂ ight for ﬂ ying ﬁ eld conditions.

480 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 960Kv (PKZ4416)

2 Aileron Servos, 1 Elevator Servo and

1 Rudder Servo (PKZ1081, PKZ1080, PKZ1090)

18-Amp Brushless ESC (PKZ1814)

Recommended Receiver

Spektrum AR636 6-Channel Sport Receiver (SPMAR636)

Recommended Battery

11.1V 3S 1300mAh 20C Li-Po (EFLB13003S20)

Recommended Battery Charger

3S Li-Po DC Balance Charger (HBZ1003)

Recommended Transmitter

Full-Range 4-Channel (or more) 2.4GHz with

Spektrum

Preﬂ ight Checklist

Motor

ESC

™

DSM2®/DSMX® technology

1300mm (51.0 in)

Installed

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1. Disconnect the ﬂ ight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and battery life).

2. Power OFF the transmitter.

3. Remove the ﬂ ight battery from the aircraft.

4. Recharge the ﬂ ight battery.

5. Repair or replace all damaged parts.

6. Store the ﬂ ight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge.

7. Make note of the ﬂ ight conditions and ﬂ ight plan results, planning for future ﬂ ight.

865mm (34.0 inches)

Weight: 945 grams (33.3 ounces) with battery

Post Flight Checklist

To register your product online, visit www.parkzone.com

Battery Charging

Refer to the charging warnings. It is recommended to charge the battery while you inspect the aircraft. The ﬂ ight battery will be required to conﬁ rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.

This Charger may be connected to a 1.5A AC Power Supply (US Only, HBZ1004), sold separately.

DC Li-Po Balancing Charger (HBZ1003) Features

• Charges 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs

• LED charge status indicator

• 12V accessory outlet connector

Speciﬁ cations

• Input power: 10.5–14V DC, 3-amp

• Max output voltage: 11:1V

• Fixed charge current: 1.3A

• Charges 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum capacity of 1300mAh

Battery Charging Process

NOTICE: Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured.

1. Attach the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).

2. Connect the Balancing Lead of the battery to the charger connector.

3. Charge the included battery for approximately 1 hr (the LED ﬂ ashes during charging, then turns solid when charging is complete).

4. Always disconnect the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.

CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a ﬁ re.

CAUTION: Only use a charger speciﬁ cally designed to charge a Li-Po

battery. Failure to do so could result in ﬁ re causing injury or property damage.

CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.

NOTICE: If using a battery other than the included Li-Po battery, refer to your

battery manufacturer’s instructions for charging.

Transmitter and Receiver Binding

IMPORTANT: The AR636 receiver installed in the Bind-N-Fly aircraft has been

pre-programmed for operation in this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is replaced or is used in another aircraft. For a list of compatible DSM2/DSMX transmitters, please visit www.bindnﬂ y.com.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM® module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and failsafe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

Tip: A servo extension (PKZ5403, sold separately) may be installed in the receiver bind port so binding may be done through the battery door in the bottom of the aircraft.

Bind Plug Installation

Failsafe

If the receiver loses transmitter communication, the failsafe will activate. When activated, the airplane controls return to the neutral position established during step 3 of the binding procedure.

Binding Procedure Reference Table

1. Refer to your transmitter instructions for binding to a receiver.

2. Ensure the transmitter is powered off.

3. Make sure the transmitter controls are at neutral, and the throttle is in the low position and the aircraft is immobile. *

4. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port.

5. Connect the ﬂ ight battery to the ESC. The ESC will produce a series of sounds. One long tone, then three short tones conﬁ rm that the LVC is set for the ESC.

6. The receiver LED will begin to ﬂ ash rapidly.

7. Power on the transmitter while holding the transmitter bind button or switch.

8. When the receiver binds to the transmitter, the light on the receiver will turn solid and the ESC will produce a series of three ascending tones. The tones indicate the ESC is armed, provided the throttle stick and throttle trim are low enough to trigger arming.

9. Remove the bind plug from the bind port.

10. Safely store the bind plug.

11. The receiver should retain the binding instructions received from the transmitter until another binding is done.

* The throttle will not arm if the transmitter’s throttle control is not put at the lowest position. If you encounter problems, follow the binding instructions and refer to the transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support ofﬁ ce.

Receiver Selection and Installation

The Spektrum AR636 receiver is recommended for this airplane. For an AR636 receiver purchased separately, download the setup for the ParkZone Cub from www.spektrumrc.com and load it in the receiver, before installing the receiver in the aircraft. If you choose to install another receiver, ensure that it is at least a 4-channel full range (sport) receiver, or 5 or more channels with ﬂ aps. Refer to your receiver manual for correct installation and operation instructions.

1. Before installing the wing, install a receiver in the fuselage.

2. Install your full range (sport) receiver in the fuselage using double-sided servo tape.

3. Attach the elevator and rudder servo connectors to the appropriate channels of the receiver.

4. Attach the aileron Y-harness to the aileron channel of the receiver.

5. Attach the ESC connector to the throttle channel of the receiver.

Sport

Battery Installation and ESC Arming

Battery Selection

• We recommend the E-ﬂ ite® 1300mAh 11.1V 3S 20C Li-Po (EFLB13003S20).

• If using another battery, the battery must be at least a 1300mAh battery.

• Your battery should be approximately the same capacity, dimensions and weight as the E-ﬂ ite Li-Po battery to ﬁ t in the fuselage without changing the center of gravity a large amount.

1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings. Power on the

transmitter, then wait 5 seconds.

2. Apply a strip of hook tape (A) to the bottom the battery near the end op-

posite the battery wires.

3. Turn the latch (B) and open the battery hatch.

4. Install the fully charged battery (C) even with the front edge of the support

covered with loop tape (as shown). See the Adjusting the Center of Gravity instructions for more information.

5. Make sure the ﬂ ight battery is secured using the hook and loop strap (D).

6. Connect the battery to the ESC. Keep the aircraft immobile and away from

wind for 5 seconds.

IMPORTANT: Due to the battery hatch location, it is easiest to install the battery and have the receiver initialize with the plane inverted.

• The ESC will sound a series of tones (refer to step 5 of the binding instructions for more information).

• An LED will light on the receiver.

If the ESC sounds a continuous double beep after the ﬂ ight battery is connected, recharge or replace the battery.

7. Replace the battery hatch and turn the latch.

Landing Gear Installation

1. Install 2 tires (A) on the strut (B) using 2 wheel collars (C) and 2 set screws (D). Tighten the set screws on the ﬂ at spots of the strut.

Tip: Threadlock may be required to keep the collar on the strut.

2. If desired for scale appearance, install the left and right fairings (E) (marked L and R) on the respective sides of the strut.

3. Turn the latch (F) and open the battery hatch.

4. Install the strut in the channels (G) in the fuselage as shown.

5. Install the left and right strut brackets (H) (marked L and R) in the respective slots on the bottom of the fuselage using 4 screws (I).

6. Replace the battery hatch and turn the latch.

Disassemble in reverse order.

Tail Installation

1. Install the horizontal tail (A) on the fuselage as shown.

2. Carefully insert the 2 pins of the vertical ﬁ n (B) through the horizontal tail holes and the fuselage holes. Turn the rudder so the control horn is under the horizontal tail.

2.5 X 10mm (4) Bag A

3. Under the fuselage, install the 2 screws (C) into the fuselage and the vertical ﬁ n pins. Tighten the screws, but do not break the plastic.

4. Install the rudder hinge screw (D) as shown. Tighten the screw, then loosen it one half of a turn so the rudder turns freely.

5. Connect the respective clevises in the outermost holes in the rudder and elevator control horns. Refer to the clevis adjustment instructions to center the rudder and elevators.

When needed, disassemble in reverse order.

Clevis Installation

Tip: Turn the clevis on the linkage to change the length of the linkage

between the servo arm and the control horn.

• Pull the tube from the clevis to the linkage.

• Carefully spread the clevis, then insert the clevis pin into the desired hole in the control horn.

• Move the tube to hold the clevis on the control horn.

After binding a transmitter to the aircraft receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, then adjust the clevises to center the control surfaces.

3 X 14mm (2)

Bag B

2 X 8mm

Bag B

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