Instruction Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Radio Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Additional Battery and Charging System (Optional) . .3
Required Assembly Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
KIT INSPECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
KIT CONTENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
ASSEMBLE THE MODEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mount the Main Landing Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mount the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers. . . . . . . .5
Hook Up the Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Check the Control Throws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Increased Elevator Throw for Expert Pilots (Optional) . . .9
Mount the Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
FINAL PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Mount the Propeller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Check the C.G. (Center of Gravity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Identify Your Model. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Battery Charging Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
FLYING THE PIPER Super CUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Find a Suitable Flying Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Know Your Frequency. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Perform a Range Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Monitor Your Flight Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Take Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
After Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Piper Super Cub RTF (Ready-
to-Fly). The Cub is forgiving and “friendly” enough for
pilots with little experience, but also responsive enough for
experienced pilots who desire a durable Piper Cub that they
can “toss” around the sky.
For the latest technical updates or manual corrections to
the Super Cub visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.
com. Open the “Airplanes” link, then select “Super Cub”. If
there is new technical information or changes to this model
a “tech notice” box will appear in the upper left corner of
the page.
AMA
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join!
The AMA is the governing body of model aviation and
membership provides liability insurance coverage, protects
modelers’ rights and interests and is required to fl y at most
R/C sites.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. [phone]
Fax [phone]
Or via the Internet at:
http://www.modelaircraft.org
http://www.modelaircraft.org/parkfl yer.aspx
IMPORTANT!!!
Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the
radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid fl ying near full-
scale aircraft and avoid fl ying near or over groups of people.
PROTECT YOUR MODEL, YOURSELF
& OTHERS… FOLLOW THESE
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Super Cub should not be considered a toy, but rather
a sophisticated, working model that functions very much like
a full-size airplane. Because of its performance capabilities,
the Cessna Skylane, if not assembled and operated correctly,
could possibly cause injury to yourself or spectators and
damage to property.
2. You must assemble the model according to the
instructions. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing so
may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few cases
the instructions may differ slightly from the photos. In those
instances the written instructions should be considered
as correct.
3. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get
the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club for
your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your local
hobby shop has information about clubs in your area whose
membership includes experienced pilots.
4. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal use,
if the plane will be used for extremely high stress fl ying, such
as racing, or if an engine larger than one in the recommended
range is used, the modeler is responsible for taking steps to
reinforce the high stress points and/or substituting hardware
more suitable for the increased stress.