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HBZ7115

HobbyZone

products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
©2006 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
9035

Instruction Manual

Summary of Contents for Super Cub Z1

Page 1: ...HBZ7115 HobbyZone products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 9035 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...fore With ACT anyone can ﬂy 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 ﬂying level the top sensor sees the sky while the bottom sees the ground and they tell the onboard computer that the plane is ﬂying correctly If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect that the plane s ori...

Page 3: ...ies 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 ...

Page 4: ...ATTERY 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 ﬂying your Super Cub 1 0 1 2 HBZ102 6...

Page 5: ... 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 satisﬁed that the wing is properly centered on the fuselage turn the plane ov...

Page 6: ...mall 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...

Page 7: ...hould move down as shown causing the plane to pitch down 5 Pull back on the stick elevator control When this is done the horizontal control surface should move up as shown causing the plane to pitch up Step 7 Step 7 Right Left 6 If your airplane is not responding DO NOT FLY IT Call the Horizon Hobby Product Support line at 1 877 504 0233 7 When you are satisﬁed your airplane is set up properly you...

Page 8: ...on the transmitter b Insert the battery pack into the fuselage and plug the battery into the lead from the airplane c Return the trim levers to center d Remove the clevis from the control surface horn and adjust the length of the pushrod by turning clevis the appropriate direction Turning clock wise makes the pushrod shorter and counterclockwise makes it longer Elevator Trim Rudder Trim 15 Choose ...

Page 9: ...will need to perform a range test Two people are needed to do this one to hold the airplane and one to hold the transmitter 1 One person holds the transmitter while the other person walks 100 paces away with the Super Cub 2 Be sure the throttle slider is in the off position 3 Extend the antenna and turn on the transmitter 4 Plug in the ﬂight battery close the hatch cover and turn the latch so the ...

Page 10: ...ont of the landing gear Remember the purpose of Anti Crash Technology is to help you learn to ﬂy properly and smoothly When ACT is engaged it means you have placed your aircraft in jeopardy Keeping the stick more in the middle and less to the corners of the transmitter will allow you to ﬂy more smoothly and prevent ACT from engaging The key is to learn to make minor movements on the controls The t...

Page 11: ...to ﬂy with ACT off Never let the aircraft ﬂy too far down wind from you which can cause the aircraft to ﬂy away It is always a good idea to have an experienced pilot who has mastered control with at least a 3 channel radio system to help you on your ﬁrst ﬂights Your HobbyZone Super Cub is equipped with a third channel for pitch control elevator Pulling back on the transmitter stick will cause the ...

Page 12: ... airplane DIRECTLY and ﬁrmly into the wind while keeping the airplane and its wings level with the ground 7 Allow the plane to climb steadily at full throttle into the wind until you have achieved an altitude of 100 to 150 ft 30 to 46 meters You will not need to use elevator in order for your airplane to climb A few clicks down on the elevator trim should allow a steady climb Step 15 23 Runway Tak...

Page 13: ...tor begin with small and smooth inputs to the transmitter Very little input is needed to get the plane to turn climb or descend 6 Avoid long vertical dives with the motor on or off as it can cause a lot of stress on the aircraft Step 16 25 7 It may be helpful to ﬂy in smooth large ovals at higher altitudes so that you can get used to steering the plane with the nose coming at you Flying the with p...

Page 14: ...When the battery gets low enough this feature will automatically shut off the motor and save enough battery power to maintain control of the tail so you can land correctly and safely If the motor cuts off prepare to land immediately If you are gliding down and have some time to rest the battery you may re arm the motor by moving the throttle slider back to off and then advancing it again This will...

Page 15: ...en Make the proper adjustments to make the surfaces even if they are not see Step 8 Note By making these changes the controls will be much more responsive However this makes the airplane much less forgiving and it will be easier to stall Remember crash damage is not covered under the warranty Step 19 29 Repairing Minor Damage If you happen to crash and part of the tail or wing breaks it can be rep...

Page 16: ... Never leave the chargers unattended while charging During charging place the battery and charger on a heat resistant surface Do not place them on carpet or upholstery 6 Never cut into the battery charger or airplane wires or serious injury can occur Causing the battery to short out crossing negative and positive bare wires can cause a ﬁre serious injury and damage 31 7 Hold the plane securely and...

Page 17: ...t time pilots should get help from an experienced radio control pilot during ﬁrst ﬂights 2 Choose your ﬂying ﬁeld carefully grass and soft ground with a 600 foot 183 meter diameter of open space is optimal for ﬂying and will lengthen the life of the Super Cub Make sure there are no obstacles that will get in your way when ﬂying such as trees or buildings Make sure you do not ﬂy where there are ped...

Page 18: ...USIVE REMEDY OF THE CON SUMER HORIZON HOBBY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES 35 As Horizon Hobby Inc has no control over use setup ﬁnal assembly modi ﬁcation or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any result ing damage or injury By the act of use setup or assembly the user accepts all resulting liability If you as the purchaser or user are not p...

Page 19: ...r original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Providing warranty conditions have been met your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by the warranty and the expense exceeds 50 of the retail purchase cost you will be provided with an estima...

Page 20: ...ge Ch 4 27 145 69 99 HBZ7165 Fuselage Ch 5 27 195 69 99 HBZ7166 Fuselage Ch 6 27 255 69 99 HBZ7185 Bare Fuselage no receiver 20 99 HBZ1026 DC Peak Charger 1 2A 19 99 HBZ1058 Transmitter Antenna 4 99 HBZ6057 Transmitter Battery Cover 2 50 HBZ1013 8 4V 1000mAh Ni MH Battery 29 99 HBZ7071 Transmitter Ch 1 26 995 32 99 HBZ7072 Transmitter Ch 2 27 045 32 99 HBZ7073 Transmitter Ch 3 27 095 32 99 HBZ7074...

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