Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di istruzioni
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Thank you for purchasing this HobbyZone® Super Cub DSM. Please charge the battery, read this manual, and attach the wing, tail and landing gear. While you charge the battery, please watch the included DVD, which shows you how to fly this model. This Super Cub DSM helps you teach yourself to fly using innovative Anti-Crash Technology™ (ACT), which uses two sensors on the model.
Warnings and Safety Checklist • Always keep body parts, clothing, jewelry and hair away from the propeller. • Never fly when wind is more than 7 mph (11km/h) or the model may be carried by the wind away from transmitter control. • Never try to catch a moving model. • Always use only the included charger to charger your LiPo battery. • Carefully hold the model and keep all body parts away from the propeller at all times.
Charge the Aircraft Battery The Super Cub LP Li-Po battery charger charges every cell correctly and protects your Li-Po battery from the dangers of overcharging. This charger monitors the battery’s charge and stops charging when the battery is fully charged. Charge the included Li-Po battery pack only with a Li-Po battery charger capable of balance charging. CAUTION: Never leave the battery and charger unattended when charging a battery.
Install Battery in Model The battery for your Super Cub LP has a blue EC3™ power connector and a small white balance charging connector. Always connect only the blue connector to your model. WARNING: Only connect the white balance charging connector to a battery charger. NEVER connect to X-Port receptacle on the bottom of the fuselage or the model will be damaged. 1. Move the battery door latch and open the battery door on the bottom of the fuselage. 2. Carefully put battery in battery compartment. 3.
Hi/Lo Rate The DX4e offers a high/low rate function on aileron, elevator and rudder channels. When the HI/LO rate switch is in the upper, or “HI” position, travel is 100% on these channels. When the switch is in the lower, or “LO”, position, travel decreases to 70% on these channels. This switch lets you quickly change control rates from high for aggressive maneuvers to low for smooth, precise maneuvers. You should fly the Super Cub at the low (70%) rate when you are first learning to fly the Super Cub.
Transmitter functions Function A Antenna B Trainer/Bind (Mode 1) C HI/LO Rate Switch D E Aileron/Elevator Stick (Mode 2) Aileron/Throttle Stick (Mode 1) Elevator Trim (Mode 2) Throttle Trim (Mode 1) F Aileron Trim G Mode Switch H Mix Switch I Reversing Switches J On/Off Switch K Rudder Trim L M Throttle Trim (Mode 2) Elevator Trim (Mode 1) Throttle/Rudder Stick (Mode 2) Elevator/Rudder Stick (Mode 1) N ACT/AUX Switch O Trainer/Bind (Mode 2) P LEDs Q Trainer Port R Battery Cove
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver of the control unit to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. Your DX4e transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft, so binding should not be necessary. Should you need to bind the aircraft and transmitter in the future, please follow these steps. Binding Procedure 1. Make sure DX4e transmitter is powered off. 2. Install a bind plug in the receiver bind port. 3.
Attach Tail 1. Put the posts of the rudder in the holes in the top of the horizontal stabilizer. 2. Put the rudder posts in 2 holes in the top of the fuselage tail. 3. Attach the rudder posts under the fuselage using 2 long screws from a small bag labeled “C”. Note: Support the tail while installing the tail wheel to prevent damage to the end of the fuselage. 4. Pull down a small amount on the tail wheel while pushing up the round plastic housing until the wheel wire goes in the slot in the housing. 5.
Install Landing Gear 1. Turn over the fuselage to see the slot on the bottom of the fuselage. 2. Hold the landing gear wire with your hand near the wheels and squeeze the landing gear wire “legs”. 3. Slide the loop into the slot on the bottom of the fuselage. Release the wire “legs” of the landing gear. 4. Pull on the gear a small amount to make sure the gear is fully installed. 5. Attach 2 white covers to fuselage using 4 screws. The covers are marked L and R for the correct sides of the fuselage.
Using Elevator (Pitch Control) Your Super Cub LP has elevator control using a third transmitter channel. Move the transmitter’s elevator stick to move the model’s elevator (horizontal tail stabilizer control surfaces). Elevators change airflow so the model’s nose rises or falls (pitch). Elevators deliver tighter turns, aerobatic maneuvers (loops and stalls), shorter runway takeoffs, faster climbs and flares at landing. The benefit of flare at landing is less useful while flying.
Tail Control Test CAUTION: At the factory, the rudder servo is connected to the aileron port of the receiver. It is traditional on a 3-channel model to put primary turning control on the aileron stick. Mode 2 Mode 1 Left Rudder (using Aileron stick) Power on transmitter. Make sure the throttle is at 0% and that throttle trim is fully lowered on the transmitter. Power on the model. Note: Make sure the control surfaces (rudder and elevator) are at neutral or 0 degrees.
Range Test Before each flying session, perform a range check. The DX4e incorporates a range testing system. Range check mode decreases the output power from the transmitter for control test purposes. Always perform a range check prior to flying your aircraft. Note: Before performing the range check make sure the transmitter throttle stick is at 0% and that the throttle trim is at its lowest setting. 1. Power on the transmitter and model. 2.
Choose a Flying Field Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. Plan on flying in areas that give you more space than you think you need, especially on first flights of your model. Always choose a wide-open space for flying your HobbyZone Super Cub LP. It is ideal for you to fly at a sanctioned flying field. If you are not flying at a sanctioned flying field, always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings.
Hand Launch On first flights, hand-launch the model so you can concentrate on use of the transmitter. Get help to hand-launch the model. 1. Make sure the battery is fully charged. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Install the flight battery in your model and connect the battery and model blue E3C power connectors. Note: When hand-launching your model alone, hold the model in your strongest hand and the transmitter in your weaker hand. 4. Carefully increase transmitter throttle control to FULL (100%). 5.
Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) You can power ACT on and off during flight. When you gain flying experience, power off ACT for full control. On your DX4e transmitter, Power on and off ACT by moving the transmitter’s switch between the on and off positions. ACT is installed on your Super Cub LP to help prevent crashes due to over-control. Sensors detect the horizon and direct the flight of the model.
Flying 1. After you get your model off the ground, climb at full throttle. Your model’s wing design causes a climb at full throttle without use of the elevator. 2. Adjust the throttle and rudder sticks to keep the model pointed into the wind. Do not turn the model until the model is between 50 and 100 feet (15.25– 30.5 meters) above the ground, approximately the height of a 4-story building. 3. Keep your model in sight to maintain control. If you cannot see your model, you cannot control it safely. 4.
Landing 1. The Super Cub flies for approximately 10–12 minutes on one battery charge. When the model climbs slower at full throttle, land the model and recharge the battery. 2. Decrease the throttle and bring the model down to landing by pointing the model’s nose into the wind, aligned with the length of your chosen runway. 3. When the model is approximately 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters) above the ground, slowly decrease the throttle until the throttle is fully off. 4.
Throttle Adjustment 1. Fully increase throttle (100%) to launch your model. 2. Increase the throttle above half (50%) to make the model go up. Note: Increased wind speeds can both increase lift from the wing and increase difficulty in turning the model. 3. When the model is above the ground where you want to fly, decrease throttle to half for cruising. Half throttle lets you fly the model longer than when flying the model at full throttle. 4. Decrease the throttle below half to bring the model down.
Service of Power Components M2X25 B C M1.5X6 E F G D A M2.5X6 Disassembly 1. Remove spinner A from propeller B and hex nut (spinner is tight on hex nut). 2. Remove hex nut, washer and propeller from gear shaft F . 3. Remove 3 screws and cowl C from fuselage. 4. Remove 4 screws, 4 washers and gearbox E from firewall G . 5. In the fuselage, disconnect 2 bullet connectors of motor D from ESC connectors (motor wire colors align with ESC wire colors) and remove motor wires from fuselage. 6.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Transmitter does not operate model. Model keeps turning in one direction. Model is difficult to control. Model keeps pitching up (nose points up) steeply. Motor speed increases and decreases. Model will not climb as needed.
Troubleshooting Guide, continued Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not respond to throttle but responds to other controls Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim too high Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle trim at lowest setting Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter Extra propeller noise or extra vibration Damaged propeller and spinner, gear shaft or motor Replace damaged parts Propeller is out of balance Balance or replace propeller Red
Replacement Parts Number Description Number Description HBZ1002 9 x 6 Propeller HBZ7185 Bare Fuselage (no receiver) HBZ1003 DC LiPo Balancing Charger HBZ7310 Decal Sheet: Super Cub LP HBZ1004 1.5A AC Power Supply PKZ1130 Mini Servo (5W) with Arms HBZ7357 DSM2 Receiver/ESC unit PKZ1131 Servo Gear Set PKZ1033 1300mAh 11.
AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 A. GENERAL: A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
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