Instruction Manual

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4. Once you can get the model to balance and you know
how much lead will be required, permanently stick it into
position. The best place to add nose weight is to the side of
the fuselage just behind the weights that are already there.
This will require removing the propeller, then the propeller
hub (by holding the shaft with pliers) and then the cowl.
Attach the lead, then replace the cowl, propeller and spinner.
If tail weight is required, simply attach it to the side of the
fuselage under the horizontal stab where shown.
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5. Recheck the C.G. to make certain the model still
balances where required. Once fi nished, remove the battery.
Never charge the battery while it is installed in the model.
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6. Later, once you become an expert at fl ying your Cub,
you may change the fl ying characteristics by changing the
balance point—but do not go beyond the marks you made
on the bottom of the wing. Moving the C.G. forward (nose
heavy) will improve the model’s stability. This could be an
advantage on breezy days. Moving the C.G. aft (tail heavy)
will make the model more responsive.
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY
Identify Your Model
No matter if you fl y at an AMA sanctioned R/C club site or
if you fl y somewhere on your own, you should always have
your name, address, telephone number and AMA number on
or inside your model. It is required at all AMA R/C club fl ying
sites and AMA sanctioned fl ying events and simply a “good
idea” even if fl ying somewhere else. Write this information
on a strip of masking tape and place it on the inside of the
battery hatch (or simply write the information directly on the
battery hatch).
Battery Charging Precautions
Be certain to refer to the instructions that accompany the
charger to properly and safely charge the battery. Also read
and follow the battery charging precautions that follow.
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Be careful to avoid overcharging the battery!
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Remember to check the temperature of the battery during
the charge. The batteries should not get hot. If they do,
unplug them from the charger.
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If you use a different battery charger, charge the battery
pack that came with this Cub at a maximum charge rate
of 1C (1 x capacity or 1300 mAh (1.3Ah). A higher rate
will charge the battery pack too quickly possibly causing
damage or a fi re.
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A properly cared for battery pack will last a long time. If the
battery pack is continually overcharged or charged at too
high of a rate, the life of the battery pack will be shortened.
WARNING: Misuse or malfunction may overheat the
battery and charger, resulting in personal injury or
damage to surroundings.
Battery Recycling
ATTENTION: The product you have purchased is powered
by a rechargeable battery. At the end of the battery’s useful
life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal
to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste system.
Check with your local solid waste offi cials for details in your
area for recycling options or proper disposal. We encourage
contacting your local recycling center for more information.
FLYING THE PIPER Super CUB
Although the Piper Super Cub has the confi guration of a trainer
(a high wing), due to its small size and lack of self-correcting
features it is not necessarily intended for beginners. The Cub is,
however, easy to fl y even for pilots with moderate experience. If
you have not previously fl own a trainer it is strongly suggested
that you learn to fl y with one fi rst. Or, get the assistance of an
experienced pilot to help you with the fi rst few fl ights.
Find a Suitable Flying Site
Find a fl ying site clear of buildings, trees, power lines and
other obstructions. Until you know how much area will be
required and have mastered fl ying your Cub in confi ned
spaces, a site at least the size of two or three football fi elds
should be adequate—a fl ying fi eld specifi cally intended for
R/C planes is best. Don’t fl y within fi ve miles of R/C fl ying
fi elds and never fl y near people—especially children who
can wander unpredictably.