Carbon-Z Cub SS ® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni SAFE® Select Technology, Optional Flight Envelope Protection
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EN Quick Start Information 1. 2. 3. 4.
EN Preflight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Remove and inspect contents. Read this instruction manual thoroughly. Charge the flight battery. Fully assemble the aircraft. Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged). Check the Center of Gravity (CG). Bind the aircraft to your transmitter. 8 9 10 11 12 13 Make sure all linkages move freely. Perform the control direction test with the transmitter. Adjust the flight controls and transmitter as needed. Perform a radio system range test.
EN Model Assembly Required Adhesives: Bag K B A (D) 2 x 3mm Set Screw Thread Lock Landing Gear Installation Bag K 1. Install a tundra tire (A) on the strut (B) using 2 wheel collars (C) as shown. Ensure the set screws (D) are aligned with the flat spots on the strut. Apply threadlock and tighten. Repeat tire installation for the opposite strut. (C) Wheel collar 2. Insert the legs of the strut assembly into the landing gear brackets (E) located on the bottom of the fuselage. 3.
EN Model Assembly (Continued) Required Adhesives: A Thin CA Rudder Installation 1. Slide the rudder’s CA hinges (A) into the hinge slots (B) of the vertical fin. 2. Install the screw (C) in the rudder mount. Do not over tighten, the rudder should move smoothly. 3. Rest the aircraft on its nose, holding the tail up so the thin CA (cyanoacrylate adhesive) will flow into the slots. B 4. Bend the hinges by turning the rudder left, then carefully apply thin CA to each hinge in the right side of each slot.
EN Model Assembly (Continued) Horizontal Tail Installation 1. Slide the horizontal stabilizer rod (A) into the hole in the rear of the fuselage. 2. Install the 2 piece (left and right) horizontal stabilizer as shown. Ensure the control horn faces down. A 3. Install 4 screws (B) in the front and rear holes in the bottom of the horizontal tail. 4. Attach the ball link (C) to the elevator control horn’s middle hole using the included nut (D) and screw (E). 5.
EN Model Assembly (Continued) Motor and Propeller Installation Bag G 1. Correctly align and connect the motor wire colors with the ESC wires. 2. Install the motor (A) with pre-installed X-mount (B) on the fuselage using 4 screws (C) and 4 lockwashers (D). Align the motor wires to face down and position them in the pocket below the motor location. Ensure that the wires are out of the way of the spinning motor. (C) 3x19mm Hex head self tapping B A 3.
EN Model Assembly (Continued) Wing Installation Before each flight, ensure all wing connectors and fasteners are secure. Assemble both wings using the following steps. (Only the right wing shown) 1. Install 6 vortex generators (A) in the wing channels (B) by using the installed double-sided tape. 2. Install the jury strut (D) on the wing mounts using 2 screws (E) and 2 lock nuts (F). A B TIP: DO NOT overtighten lock nuts on the screws. Ensure the vertical brackets can pivot freely on the wing mounts. 3.
EN Model Assembly (Continued) Wing Installation (Continued) B 1. Slide the wing tube (A) into the fuselage. A 2. Install the left and right wing (B and C) onto the wing tube. AILE FLAP FLAP D AILE 5. Install the 2 antenna (F) on top of the two rear thumb screws by pressing them onto the thumb screw. FLAP AILE 4. Secure the wings on the fuselage using 4 thumb screws (E) in the holes on the top of the wings.
EN PNP Receiver Selection and Installation The recommended receiver for this aircraft is the Spektrum AR637T (SPMAR637T). If you choose to install a different receiver, ensure that it is at least a 6-channel full range (sport) receiver. Refer to the manual of your chosen receiver for correct installation and operation instructions. AR637T Installation 1. Remove the screw (A) and radio hatch (B) from the top of the fuselage. 2.
EN Battery Installation and ESC Arming Battery Selection A The Spektrum 4000mAh 22.2V 6S 50C Li-Po battery (SPMX40006S50) is recommended. Refer to the Optional Parts List for other recommended batteries. If using a battery other than those listed, the battery should be within the range of capacity, dimensions and weight of the Spektrum Li-Po battery pack. Be sure the model balances at the recommended CG before flying. 1. Lower the throttle and throttle trim to the lowest settings.
EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding / Enabling and Disabling SAFE Select General Binding Tips • The included receiver has been specifically programmed for operation of this aircraft. Refer to the receiver manual for correct setup if the receiver is replaced. • Keep away from large metal objects while binding. • Do not point the transmitter’s antenna directly at the receiver while binding. • The orange LED on the receiver will flash rapidly when the receiver enters bind mode.
EN SAFE® Select Switch Designation Once SAFE Select is enabled, you can choose to fly in SAFE mode full-time, or assign a switch. Any switch on any channel between 5 and 9 can be used on your transmitter. Assigning a Switch TIP: If model has a reversing ESC feature, aux2 is not available for safe select. 2. Power on the aircraft. If the aircraft is bound with SAFE Select disabled, the aircraft will be in AS3X mode exclusively.
EN Control Surface Centering and Adjusting a Ball Link IMPORTANT: Perform the Control Direction Test before performing control surface centering. While SAFE is inactive, mechanically center the control surfaces. IMPORTANT: Correct operation of the SAFE system requires sub-trim and trim at 0. After binding a transmitter to the airplanes receiver, set the trims and sub-trims to 0, ensure the servo arms are in the correct positions, then adjust the linkages to center the control surfaces.
EN Center of Gravity (CG) The CG location is measured from the leading edge of the wing at the root. This CG location has been determined with the recommended Li-Po battery (SPMX40006S50) installed in the middle of the battery compartment. 105-120mm back from leading edge at the root. Control Horn and Servo Arm Settings The table to the right shows the factory settings for the control horns and servo arms.
EN Flying Tips and Repairs Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a flying location. Flying Field Always choose a wide-open space for flying your aircraft. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at an approved site, always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards, or soccer fields.
EN Post Flight 1 2 3 4 Disconnect the flight battery from the ESC (Required for Safety and battery life). Power OFF the transmitter. Remove the flight battery from the aircraft. Recharge the flight battery. 5 6 7 Repair or replace all damaged parts. Store the flight battery apart from the aircraft and monitor the battery charge. Make note of the flight conditions and flight plan results, planning for future flights.
EN Optional BNF advanced receiver setup With the basic transmitter setup, the ailerons and flaps will operate separately. For increased aileron authority, the AR637T receiver included in the BNF version may be configured so the flaps can operate as both flaps and ailerons. Servo Plug Order Change 1. Remove the Y-harness plugged into the Ch-6 port on the AR637T, and unplug the servo leads from the Y-harness. 2.
EN Troubleshooting Guide AS3X Problem Oscillation Inconsistent flight performance Incorrect response to the AS3X Control Direction Test Possible Cause Damaged propeller or spinner Imbalanced propeller Motor vibration Loose receiver Loose aircraft controls Worn parts Irregular servo movement Trim is not at neutral Sub-Trim is not at neutral Aircraft was not kept immobile for 5 seconds after battery connection Solution Replace propeller or spinner Balance the propeller.
EN Problem Possible Cause Transmitter too near aircraft during connecting process Aircraft will not connect (after binding) to transmitter Control surface does not move Controls reversed Motor power pulses then motor loses power Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter Bind plug left installed in bind port Aircraft bound to different model memory (ModelMatchTM radios only) Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low Transmitter may have
EN AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Academy of Model Aeronautics National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2018 A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying device capable of sustained flight within visual line of sight of the pilot or spotter(s). It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation, education and/or competition.
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