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PreFliGhT CheCK AND SAFeTy
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Completely charge the transmitter and receiver batteries before your first day of flying.
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Check every bolt and every glue joint in the aircraft to ensure that everything is tight and well-bonded. This should include all of the
control surface hinges as well.
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Double-check that you've installed and tightened all of the servo horn retaining screws.
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Double-check that the receiver and battery are properly secured into place. There's nothing worse than the battery coming loose
during flight.
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Double-check the balance of the aircraft.
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Check the control surfaces. They should all move in the correct direction and not bind.
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Make sure that you've installed silicone fuel tubing over the clevises to prevent any chance of them coming open during flight.
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If your radio transmitter is equipped with dual rate switches, double-check that they are on the low-rate setting for your first few flights.
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Check to ensure that all of the control surfaces are moving the proper amount in both low and high rate settings.
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Check the receiver antenna wire. It should be fully extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
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Do not cut the receiver antenna wire shorter or the range of your radio control system will be greatly reduced.
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Properly balance the propeller. A propeller that is out of balance will cause excessive vibration, which could lead to motor and/or
airframe failure, and it will reduce efficiency and power.
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Double-check that the propeller nut is tightened securely.
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Do not test-fly your aircraft for the first time without first having it safety-checked by an experienced modeler.
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Do not fly your aircraft higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without having an observer with you. The
observer should tell you about any full-size aircraft in your vicinity and you should always give the right-of-way to full-scale aircraft.
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When flying at a flying field with established rules, you should abide by those rules. You should not deliberately fly your aircraft in a
reckless and/or dangerous manner.
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While flying, you should not deliberately fly behind the flight line. If your aircraft should inadvertently fly behind the flight line, you should
change course immediately.
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You should complete a successful range check of your radio equipment prior to each new day of flying, or prior to the first flight of a
new or repaired aircraft.
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You should perform your initial turn after take- off away from the flightline and/or spectator area.
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You should not knowingly operate your R/C radio system within 3 miles of a preexisting model club flying field without a frequency
sharing agreement with that club.
rePlACeMeNT PArTS liST
When it comes time to order replacement parts, we recommend ordering directly from your local hobby retailer.
If your hobby retailer does not stock Model Tech products, you can order replacement parts directly
from your local distributor, using the Customer Service Information Sheet included with your kit.
Instruction Manual ....................................................... MT115944
Wing Set ...................................................................... MT115945
Fuselage Set ............................................................... MT115946
Stabiliser Set ............................................................... MT115947
Cowling ........................................................................ MT115948
Front Windshield and Side Windows Set .................... MT115949
Main Landing Gear Set................................................ MT115950
Main Gear Wheels with Hub Caps .............................. MT115951
Fuel Tank (320cc Oval) ................................................ MT115952
Tail Wheel Assembly.................................................... MT115953
Decal Set ..................................................................... MT115954
Wing Struts .................................................................. MT115955
Hardware Set............................................................... MT115956
This section describes our recommendations to help you in deciding which types of accessories to purchase for your new aircraft.
Please read through this entire section very carefully. We have provided you with recommendations that, if
followed, will result in a great flying aircraft. Failure to follow our recommendations may result in a poor
flying aircraft.
QTY. 1 Airtronics RD6000 FM Radio Control System
QTY. 1 Magnum XL .52RFS Four-Stroke Engine
QTY. 7 Airtronics 94102Z Standard Servos (QTY. 6 for Electric)
QTY. 2 Airtronics 12" (305mm) Servo Extensions
QTY. 2 Airtronics Servo Y-Harnesses
QTY. 1 Zinger 12 x 6 Wooden Propeller
QTY. 1 Thunderbolt 4-Cycle Glow Plug
QTY. 1 Magnum In-Cowl Fueling Valve
QTY. 1 Global Silicone Fuel Tubing
QTY. 1 Du-Bro 1/4" Foam Rubber
QTY. 1 Flat Black Paint (Optional)
QTY. 1 KMS Quantum 4120/05 Brushless Outrunner (Electric)
QTY. 1 Castle Creations Phoenix 80 Brushless ESC (Electric)
QTY. 1 Impulse Power 4 Cell 4000mAH 80A (20C) LiPO Battery (Electric)
QTY. 1 APC 13 x 6E Composite Propeller (Electric)
QTY. 1 Pro-Peak Quattro DC LiPO Charger (Electric)
QTY. 1 Pro-Peak 4mm Gold Connector Set (Electric)
QTY. 1 Double-Sided Foam Tape (Electric)
our reCoMMeNDATioNS
WhAT GloW eNGiNe ShoulD i uSe?
here'S A liST oF WhAT We reCoMMeND To FiNiSh The SuPer Cub ArF
WhAT rADio CoNTrol SySTeM AND SerVoS ShoulD i uSe?
The Super Cub ARF can be flown using either a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine. For economy and scale-like
performance we suggest using either a .46 size two-stroke engine or a .52 size four-stroke engine. For more power
for aerobatics and higher speed, we suggest using either a .61 size two-stroke engine or
an .70 size four-stroke engine.
Whether you're going to use a two-stroke or a four-stroke engine, the engine will be
mounted on its side. If you're using a two-stroke engine, you will need to use an
after-market Pitt's style muffler to direct the exhaust out the bottom of the cowling. If you're
using a four-stroke engine, the exhaust header on most engines can be rotated to allow the stock muffler to
exit the bottom of the cowling, so no after-market muffler will be necessary.
IF yOu'Re FlyIng AT hIgheR AlTITuDeS, We ReCOMMenD uSIng An engIne AT The hIgh enD OF The SIze RAnge.
The Super Cub ARF will require the use of a 5-channel or more radio control system.
A standard radio control system or a more sophisticated computer radio control system
would work equally well. At a minimum, the transmitter should feature dual rates and servo
reversing. A standard-size receiver and airborne battery pack can be used as well.
Standard-size servos can be used on all of the flight-control surfaces. You will need a
total of 7 servos (6 servos for the electric version). Since the ailerons and the flaps use
separate servos, you will need to use a Y-Harness to join the aileron servos together
and a separate Y-Harness to join the flap servos together. You will also need to use two
12" (305mm) long aileron servo extensions since the aileron servos are mounted separately in the wing panels.
There really isn't too much else that you'll need to finish your Super Cub ARF. You'll need an in-cowl fueling valve if you're using a glow
engine. You'll also need typical modeling supplies, such as foam rubber to protect your receiver and battery. We've provided a complete
list below for both glow and electric versions.
WhAT oTher iTeMS Do i NeeD?
If you would like to electrify your Super Cub ARF, we
recommend using the KMS Quantum 4120/05 brushless
outrunner (or equivalent) with a 13x6E propeller and 80 amp
ESC. We suggest using a 4 cell 2500mAH to 4000mAH LiPO
battery. For lighter weight but less flight time, use a 2500mAH
LiPO battery. To add more flight time, while sacrificing only a
little weight, use a 4000mAH LiPO battery. It's also important that you use high-quality connectors, such as Dean's Ultra Plugs or
Pro-Peak 4mm Gold Plugs.
WhAT bruShleSS PoWer SySTeM ShoulD i uSe?