Sport Cub S Instruction Manual ®
Sport Cub S EN NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Sport Cub S To register your product online, go to www.hobbyzonerc.com EN Included in the Box Ultra Micro Sport Cub USB Charger Transmitter (RTF Only) 150 mAh 3.7V Li-Po Battery AA Alkaline Batteries (4) (RTF Only) Flying Tips 300 feet (91 m) Stand here mph Wind 0–5 ) /h km 8 – (0 Fly in this area (upwind of pilot) • Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft.
Sport Cub S EN Transmitter Mode 2 shown Low Battery Alarm When the battery voltage drops too low, an alarm sounds and the LED flashes. The batteries must be replaced immediately. If this happens while flying, land your aircraft as soon and as safely as possible.
Sport Cub S EN Transmitter Setup Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX4e and DX5e) IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been SAFE programmed for operation specifically in this SAFE Panic Recov- Flight aircraft. Transmitter mode Modes switch ery Switch To operate the SAFE system in this aircraft, set up Supported your optional DSM2/DSMX transmitter using the Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder in Normal chart below.
Sport Cub S EN SAFE™ Technology Flight Modes 1 2 0 Beginner Mode (with Self leveling): Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing tips up and down) angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne. Release both sticks for self-leveling. Pitch Roll Pitch Roll Pitch Roll Beginner i M Mode d (Switch Position 0) Intermediate Mode: The pilot is only prevented from entering extreme flight conditions.
Sport Cub S EN Charging Warnings The included USB charger has been designed to safely charge the included Li-Po battery. • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges. • Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging. • ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a fire resulting in personal injury and/or property damage.
Sport Cub S EN Installing the Flight Battery Your Sport Cub RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft, so binding should not be necessary. Keep the aircraft and transmitter away from large metal objects, wireless sources or other transmitters while installing the battery. CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po flight battery from the aircraft receiver when not flying to avoid over-discharging the battery.
Sport Cub S EN Control Direction Test 1. Place the aircraft into Experienced mode (Mode switch position 2). 2. Face the aircraft away from you. 3. Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls. 4. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the aircraft responds as shown. 5. If the aircraft responds as shown, move the SAFE™ mode switch to Beginner mode (Position 0) to prepare to fly.
Sport Cub S EN SAFE™ Control Direction Test Aileron Elevator Aircraft movement Rudder Perform the Control Direction Test to ensure the aircraft responds correctly to your transmitter. Once you are sure the aircraft responds correctly, move the aircraft as shown to ensure the SAFE system moves the control surfaces in their proper direction. If the control surfaces do not respond as shown, do not fly the aircraft. Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support.
Sport Cub S EN Takeoff Hand Launch Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in first flights. 2. Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can concentrate on flying. If you must hand launch the aircraft alone, hold the Aircraft in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand. Wind 0–5 mph (0–8 km/h) 1. 100% Climbs at 100% throttle. Ground Launch Wind 0–5 mph (0–8 km/h) • Takeoff from a hard and level runway. • Use the rudder control to keep the aircraft rolling straight.
Sport Cub S EN Flying In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of the elevator stick. • Set a flight timer for 6 minutes. • If the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the flight battery. • Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when learning to fly. To practice piloting the aircraft, try flying in large circles high off the ground.
Sport Cub S EN Landing Wind 0–5 mph (0–8 km/h) Fly to your runway, keeping the aircraft pointed into the wind and the wings level. Bring the aircraft down by lowering the throttle to 25%. Near the ground, fully lower the throttle and pull back on the steering stick. CAUTION: Never catch a flying aircraft in your hands. Doing so could cause personal injury and damage to the aircraft. After Flying 1 1. Lower the throttle stick completely and do not move the steering stick. Wait at least 5 seconds. 2.
Sport Cub S EN Motor Service CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the flight battery is connected. Personal injury could result. Disassembly R ove em Inst al l 1. Disconnect the battery from the ESC/receiver. 2. Carefully cut the tape and decals on the side of the fuselage and behind the canopy to remove the top of the fuselage. IMPORTANT: Removing tape or decals can remove paint from the fuselage. 3. Hold the prop shaft using needle-nose pliers or hemostats. 4.
Sport Cub S EN Optional Floats To fly this aircraft off water, install the optional E-flite® Float Set (EFLUA1190, sold separately). A rear float mount is included with the aircraft. Install it in the open slot on the bottom of the fuselage using foam-compatible CA. Refer to the float manual for installation instructions. Float Set Not Included Taking off on water To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle. Keep the wings level on takeoff.
Sport Cub S EN Re-Binding the RTF Transmitter Your Sport Cub RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft. If you need to re-bind your aircraft, follow this binding table. Binding Procedure 1. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft. 2. Ensure the transmitter is powered OFF. 3. Connect the flight battery to the aircraft and turn the aircraft upright. The receiver LED will begin to flash (typically after 5 seconds). 4.
Sport Cub S Problem Reduced flight time or aircraft underpowered Possible Cause EN Solution Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery Propeller is installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward Flight battery is damaged Replace flight battery and follow flight battery instructions Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use Battery capacity is too low for flight conditions Replace battery or use a larger capacity battery Transmitter
Sport Cub S EN Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase What is Not Covered This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or
Sport Cub S the shipping carton. NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. Warranty Requirements For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-ofpurchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge.
Sport Cub S EN IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No.
Sport Cub S Replacement Parts – Ersatzteile – – Pièces de rechange – Pezzi di ricambio – Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice Description Beschreibung UM Sport Cub Replacement Receiver/ESC unit 150mAh 1S 3.7V 25C Li-Po battery Description Hobbyzone Sport Cub: Récepteur de rechange: Ersatz Empfänger / UM Sport Cub Regler 150mAh 1S 3.7V Batterie Li-Po 3.
Sport Cub S Optional Parts – Optionale Bauteile – – Pièces optionnelles – Pezzi opzionali – Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice Description EFLUA1190 Float Set: UMX Carbon Cub SS Spektrum FPV System - Ultra Micro SPMVS1100 EFLB1501S45 EFLC1004 EFLC1005/AU/EU/UK RTM50R4400 RTM5000 Beschreibung Description Descrizione Schwimmer Set: UMX Carbon Cub SS Spektrum Ultra Micro FPV System mit V-Brille 150mAh 1S 3.7V E-flite 150mAh 1S 45C LiPo Battery 3.7V 45C LiPo Akku Celectra 4-Port 1S E-flite 4 Port 3.7V 0.
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