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HobbyZone Super Cub • Instruction Manual
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Aircraft will not respond to throttle
but responds to other controls
Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high
Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting
Throttle channel is reversed
Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
Extra propeller noise or extra
vibration
Damaged propeller and spinner, gear shaft or motor
Replace damaged parts
Propeller is out of balance
Balance or replace propeller
Reduced flight time or aircraft
underpowered
Flight battery charge is low
Completely recharge flight battery
Propeller installed backwards
Install propeller with numbers facing forward
Flight battery damaged
Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions
Flight conditions may be too cold
Make sure battery is warm before use
Battery capacity may be low for flight conditions
Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery
Aircraft will not link to transmitter
Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process
Move powered transmitter a few feet from aircraft,
disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft
Aircraft not bound to transmitter
Bind transmitter to aircraft receiver
Aircraft bound to different model memory
(ModelMatch radios only)
Select correct model memory on transmitter
Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low
Replace/recharge batteries
Control surface does not move
Control surface, control horn, linkage or servo damage
Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust controls
Wire damaged or connections loose
Do a check of wires and connections, connect
or replace as needed
Transmitter not bound correctly
Bind transmitter to aircraft receiver
Control trim out of adjustment
Adjust trims to restore full control
Controls reversed
Transmitter settings reversed
Do the Control Direction Test and adjust controls on transmitter appropriately
Motor loses power
Damage to motor, propeller shaft or power components
Do a check of batteries, transmitter, receiver, motor and wiring for damage
(replace as needed)
Motor power pulses then motor
loses power
ESC uses default LVC
Recharge flight battery or replace battery
that is no longer performing
Troubleshooting Guide, continued