Hyperion “Scale Series” Cub J-3 10e
Before beginning construction, please carefully read the following safety notes.
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The Hyperion Cub is a slower-flying yet highly maneuverable airplane. Anyone with experience building
and flying a few models, including one with aileron control, will be able to master the Cub. We suggest
setting Transmitter Dual Rate LOW switches to 60% of recommended throws for aileron and elevator
for the first few flights. If you have any worry about the first flight, don’t hesitate to ask an
experienced friend to check the model setup and test fly.
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Never fly a model airplane without a current membership in the R/C organizing body in your country.
That may be the AMA in the USA, or the FAI in many other countries. Membership should include
liability insurance. Check to be sure that you have it.
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Always check your flying field to be sure that it is safe before launching your model. Do not fly where
others, especially children, may come into the flight path without your notice, such as a public park.
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Be sure that your transmitter, receiver, batteries, and servos are in good condition before every flight.
Check carefully to see that no one else is using your frequency near your flying site.
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Many crashes are due to poor connectors or improper soldering between battery and ESC, or ESC and
Motor. Experienced builders: Don’t let pride stop you from checking to be sure that EVERY solder joint
is good. Re-solder with a HOT iron if you have any doubts. Use only quality gold-plated connectors.
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Test motor/controller/battery setup without propeller attached first. When propeller is attached and
battery is connected, be sure that the model is restrained at all times. Never put any part of your body
in front of a spinning propeller.
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ALWAYS do a range test before first flight. With antenna DOWN, range should be at least 30M (100’)
before servos jitter. With antenna UP, 120M minimum (400’). When flying, keep your transmitter
antenna pointed near vertical; never point directly at the model.
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Model airplanes are powerful and can be dangerous. Think and act carefully; never rush.
Required Gear:
Transmitter: 4-Channel (minimum)
Receiver: 4-Channel (minimum)
Servos: 4 Micro 6g~10g in weight
*Suggest Waypoint W-060BB, W-084, or W-092 x 4
Servo extension wires: None required, but two 10cm
(4”) extensions provide for easier wing removal. A short
Y-connector is also required if using a 4-channel radio.
*Hyperion WR-008 extensions and HP-WR014
Y-connector recommended
Brushless Motor and controller set: For super performance, use…
Hyperion HP-Z2213-20 motor, TITAN 20A Brushless ESC, and HP-Z22-BKMNT Adapter Set
Above available as a “set” at discount, and also includes longer prop adapter for APC E props, and gold connectors
9x4.5 APC E prop recommended, to 9x6 APC E Prop max.
Battery: 1500~2100mAh LiPo 3S
*Hyperion LVX 1500-3S recommended; LCL 2100-3S may also be used, for
longer flying time
Suggested connectors:
Motor<>ESC : 3.5mm Gold Short Bullet Connectors (included with power set option)
ESC<>BATTERY : Dean’s Ultra
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Connectors
Other: “Velcro” hook-and-loop tape or double-sided sticky tape to secure radio gear; felt-tip marker.
Required Tools:
*Small and Medium-sized Phillips (+) screwdrivers
*Sharp hobby knife
*Small “needle-nosed” pliers
*Measuring Tape
*Metric Drill bits (1.0, 1.5 mm)
*Metric Hex Wrench set
*Epoxy 2-Part Glue, 5-Minute and 30-minute types
*Thin (fast setting) and Medium CA
*Straightedge ruler (thin metal type is best)
*Electricians elastic tape
