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Table of Contents

Introduction

Pre-Assembly Notes 

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Other Items Required 

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Tools and Supplies Needed

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Part Drawings 

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Assembly

Wing 

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Tail 

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Fuselage 

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Servo 

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First Flights

Balancing 

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Operation Checks 

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Flying 

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Repair 

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INTRODUCTION

All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing the Super Cub EP park flyer.  This kit has been

engineered to go together quickly and easily while still providing you with great looks and exceptional flying

performance. In order to insure that your assembly process will be as smooth and uneventful as possible, we

strongly suggest that you read this assembly manual thoroughly before beginning to assemble this kit. We are

confident that you will enjoy flying this Super Cub and it will provide a lot of rewarding flights.

Thunder Tiger guarantees that you should enjoy the trouble free use from our R/C products.  Thunder Tiger

products have been sold worldwide through the authorized distributors that are supported directly and rapidly

from Thunder Tiger.  You may find that Thunder Tiger is always pursuing to explore new items creatively with

highest quality.  To update the latest product information and to get the best technical support, please fee free to

contact your local hobby shops or Thunder Tiger authorized distributor. 

Modeling Organizations

The Super Cub EP park flyer is a serious radio-controlled model airplane.

You should obtain help with the

airplane for preflight and flight trainning from an experience pilot to insure maximum enjoyment. Many programs

are very willing to help, check www.modelaircraft.org . Also, it is recommended that you join one the following

organizations. They can help you find a club in your area plus offer insurance programs to protect you.

Super Cub

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5151 East Memorial Dr.Muncie, IN 47302

800-435-9262    Fax 765-741-0057

www.modelaircraft.org

Sport Flyers of America

POB 7993 Haledon, NJ 07508

800-745-3597    Fax 973-305-6686

www.modelavaiton.com

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Page 1: ...accept this liability it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a refund Notice Adult Supervision Required This is not a toy Assembly and flying of this product requires adult sup...

Page 2: ...ducts have been sold worldwide through the authorized distributors that are supported directly and rapidly from Thunder Tiger You may find that Thunder Tiger is always pursuing to explore new items cr...

Page 3: ...uper Cub so use extra care and follow the assembly procedure exactly OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED Radio You will need at least a 3 channel radio control system with 2 micro servos for your Super Cub 3 2 ACE 8...

Page 4: ...evator 1 Vertical Tail Rudder 1 Nose Cone 1 Spinner 1 Hook 4 Hook Joint 6 Tube L 2 Pushrod 2 Clevis 2 Locking Plate 2 Cowling 1 Wheel 2 Decal B 1 2 6x10 Self Tapping Screw 3 3x5mm Machine Screw 2 Tube...

Page 5: ...ck Note This 5 min Epoxy allows working time of only 3 minutes after mixing 3 For novice we would recommend to epoxy one strut mount at one time Note the orientation see next step of strut mount and m...

Page 6: ...Locate the clevises threaded wires and Y strut joiners Assemble them as shown 10 Glue the struts to the Y joiner one long one short Note the orientation of hook opening and the upper tube is shorter...

Page 7: ...n place as shown 16 Epoxy two wing strut mounts at the bottom of fuselage Note the orientation of the mounts 17 Insert the landing gear in the fuselage then Push N Lock the landing gear retainer Make...

Page 8: ...ews Thread the Controller ACE ESC 10 wire through the firewall from inside of fuselage then connect to the motor wire firmly You may apply a piece of tape to prevent from it loose Next thread the wire...

Page 9: ...ces are level 29 Connect the motor wire next attach the controller ESC 10 Shown on the wall by using the double side foam tape Next install the controller switch 30 Use switch plate as template to dri...

Page 10: ...ward to the nose for battery cooling 35 Make sure the shaft has a little bit of free play when you pull and push If it is too tight then loosen the nut for more space 36 Next install the propeller and...

Page 11: ...is underneath the wing mount area never push hard when securing the screw 3x35 mm 37 Hook up the struts as illustrated 38 Snap on the clevis to the strut mount Adjust the clevis if necessary 39 Apply...

Page 12: ...or the airplane 3 Turn the transmitter on and then the receiver and refer to illustrations Always turn transmitter on first then the receiver and turn receiver off first then the transmitter Move the...

Page 13: ...the stick to the right Move the stick to the left Move the stick up Move the stick down Move the stick down and right RIGHT AND UP UP DOWN LEFTTURN RIGHTTURN NEUTRAL THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT RUDDER...

Page 14: ...e aiplane will go to the left from your point of view This is the hardest thing to learn Initially you can keep your body pointed in the same direction as the airplane and look over your shoulder That...

Page 15: ...ight Correct and level with ground Incorrect Wind Direction Wind 3 ft Launch firmly into wind straight and level Do not throw upwards Example of a turn using only rudder Launch Landing Example of a tu...

Page 16: ...ansmitter batteries are fresh Make sure no one else is operation on your channel frequency in the immediate vicinity 3 If the plane does not fly properly make sure you are being gentle with the contro...

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