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1)
We recommend setting up the Cub 400EP using
the control throws we recommended in the pushrod in-
stallation steps. Those control throws are suggested for
initial test flying and training. If you haven't set up the
control throws yet, we have listed them here again. Please
refer back to those pages for the proper technique for ad-
justing the control throws. These settings will allow the
airplane to fly smoother and make it easier to control.
CONTROL THROWS
TEST FLYING AND TRAINING
Elevator:
3/8" up 3/8" down
Rudder:
1" right
1" left
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After you have become familiar with the way the
Cub 400EP flies, if you find the control throw settings
that we recommend are too low for you, feel free to in-
crease them in small increments to suit your flying style.
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1)
Check the operation of the throttle.
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A) Plug in your flight battery and turn on the
radio system.
CAUTION If you are using an ESC that is not equipped
with an arming switch, do not turn the receiver on unless
the transmitter is turned on first. Always turn the trans-
mitter on first. Never allow hands or clothing to get in the
way of the propeller when the radio is turned on. Sudden
unwanted radio signals, or turning the radio on with the
throttle lever set at full throttle, can turn the motor on un-
intentionally. Always make sure that the throttle lever is
set to idle before turning on the transmitter.
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B) If your ESC is equipped with an arming
switch, press the switch once to allow power to the motor.
When the throttle lever is at the idle position, the motor
should be off. Moving the lever should turn on the motor.
Gradually moving the lever to the full forward position
should result in the motor running at full power.
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Some ESCs will give you more proportional control
than others. Your ESC may also have a manual control
adjustment screw that must be adjusted prior to using the
ESC. (Refer to your ESC's operating guide for further
information.)
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2)
If you did not yet break in the motor, refer to
page # 8 and follow the instructions for motor break-in.
Correct break-in will result in higher performance and
longer motor life. It is highly recommended.
PREFLIGHT CHECK
EXPERIENCED PILOTS
Elevator:
5/8" up 5/8" down
Rudder:
1-1/2" right 1-1/2" left
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3)
Cycle the flight battery three times. When NiCD
batteries are new they need to be used 2-3 times before
they will produce their top voltage and duration. To cycle
them, simply charge the battery and then run the motor
until the motor stops. Allow the battery and motor to cool,
then repeat this procedure two more times.
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4)
Check the condition of the transmitter batteries.
They should be fully charged if they are rechargeable type
NiCD's, or replaced if they are non-rechargeable cells and
the voltage indicator drops out of the green.
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5)
Check every bolt and glue joint in the Cub 400EP
to ensure that everything is tight and well-bonded.
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6)
Double check the balance of the airplane. Do this
with the flight battery securely mounted in the fuselage.
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7)
Check the control surfaces. They should move
in the correct direction and not bind.
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8)
Check to ensure that the control surfaces are mov-
ing the proper amount.
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9)
Check the receiver antenna. It should be fully
extended and not coiled up inside the fuselage.
SAFETY
The following are our general guidelines for your safety
and the safety of others. Please read and understand these
safety guidelines before going out to the flying field for
the first time.
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1)
Do not test fly your model for the first time with-
out first having it safety-checked by an experienced
modeler.
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2)
Do not fly your model 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; you should always
give the right of way to full scale aircraft.
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3)
When flying at a flying field with established
rules, you should abide by those rules. You should not
deliberately fly your model in a reckless and/or danger-
ous manner.
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4)
While flying, you should not deliberately fly be-
hind the flight line. If your model should inadvertently
fly behind the flight line, you should change course im-
mediately.
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5)
Don't drink and fly. Consuming alcoholic bev-
erages prior to flying, or while you are flying, is a big
no-no.
