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Carbon-Z Cub SS
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Flying Tips and Repairs
Always
decrease throttle at
propeller strike.
Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a fl ying location.
Flying Field
Always choose a wide-open space for fl ying your aircraft. It is ideal for you to fl y
at a sanctioned fl ying fi eld. If you are not fl ying at an approved site, always avoid
fl ying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid
fl ying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or
soccer fi elds.
Range Check your Radio System
Before you fl y, range check the radio system. Refer to your specifi c transmitter
instruction manual for range test information.
Understanding Oscillation
Once the AS3X system is active (after advancing the throttle for the fi rst time), you
will normally see the control surfaces react to aircraft movement. In some fl ight
conditions, you will see oscillation. If oscillation occurs, decrease airspeed. If oscil-
lation persists, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide for more information.
Takeoff
Place the aircraft in position for takeoff (facing into the wind). Set your transmitter
in low rate and gradually increase the throttle to ¾ to full and steer with the rudder.
Pull back gently on the elevator and climb to a comfortable altitude.
Flying
Fly the airplane and trim it for level fl ight at ¾ throttle. After landing, adjust the
linkages mechanically to account for trim changes, then reset the trims to neutral.
Ensure the aircraft will fl y straight and level with no trim or sub-trim.
TIP
If using more than 8 clicks of fl ight trim, mechanically adjust the linkage so
less trim is needed, or AS3X operation may be affected.
Landing
For your fi rst fl ights and with the recommended battery pack (EFLB32006s30), set
your transmitter timer or a stopwatch to 7 minutes. Adjust your timer for longer or
shorter fl ights once you have fl own the model. When the motor pulses, land the
aircraft immediately and recharge the fl ight battery. It is not recommended to fl y
the battery to LVC.
Make sure to land into the wind. Fly the aircraft to approximately 36 inches
(90 cm) or less above the runway, using a small amount of throttle for the entire
descent. Keep the throttle on until the aircraft is ready to fl are. During fl are, keep
the wings level and the aircraft pointed into the wind. Gently lower the throttle
while pulling back on the elevator to bring the aircraft down on its wheels.
NOTICE:
If a crash is imminent, reduce the throttle and trim fully. Failure to do
so could result in extra damage to the airframe, as well as damage to the ESC
and motor.
NOTICE:
After any impact, always ensure the receiver
is secure in the fuselage. If you replace the receiver,
install the new receiver in the same orientation as the
original receiver or damage may result.
NOTICE:
Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
Flaps
When using fl aps, takeoffs and landings are shorter. When
taking off, the tail will come off the ground quicker for bet-
ter rudder control during the takeoff roll.
During landing, the fl aps allow a landing approach to be steeper with the ability to
use more throttle. Flaps make the plane come in at a slower airspeed
and make it easier to fl are and settle in for a smooth landing.
When deploying the fl aps, slow the aircraft down to 1/4 throttle. If the fl aps
are deployed when the aircraft is at a higher speed, the aircraft will pitch up.
Set your down elevator to fl ap compensation according to the Transmitter Setup
Chart to reduce the pitch up tendency.
NOTICE:
When using fl aps with this airplane, down elevator to fl ap mixing is
required. Failure to do so may result in loss of control or a crash.
Water Takeoff and Landing Using the Optional Float Set
Only use the fl oats if you are comfortable fl ying your aircraft and have
repeatedly taken off, fl own and landed with success. Flying off water poses a
higher risk to the airplane because the electronics can fail if fully immersed in
water.
Always ensure the optional fl oats (EFLA5600 (fl oats) and EFL12419 (fl oat Struts),
sold separately) are secure on the fuselage and that the fl oat rudder linkage is cor-
rectly connected and moves freely before putting the aircraft in water.
To take off from water, steer with the rudder to face into the wind and slowly in-
crease the throttle. Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3)
of up elevator and the aircraft will lift off once fl ying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly
increasing the throttle as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll
to the left when on water.
To land this aircraft on water, fl y the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface
of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to fl are the aircraft.
When taxiing, you must use throttle to move the aircraft forward, but steer with
the rudder stick. The stick will turn both the aircraft rudder and a small rudder
attached to the left fl oat.
Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to
fl ip over if wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction
of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind
wing down. The aircraft will naturally try to face into the wind when taxiing.
Always fully dry the aircraft after landing on water.
Wind
NOTICE:
When you are fi nished fl ying, never leave the airplane in direct sunlight
or a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
Repairs
Thanks to the Z-Foam
™
material in this aircraft, repairs to the foam can be made
using virtually any adhesive (hot glue, regular CA, epoxy, etc). When parts are not
repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number. For a list-
ing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the end of this manual.
NOTICE:
Use of CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle
the aircraft until accelerant fully dries.
