J-3 Cub Instruction Manual PKZ1115 6 05482 14134 2 ParkZone ™ products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 ©2004 Horizon Hobby, Inc. www.parkzone.com 6402 SPECIFICATIONS FM Radio: 3 Proportional Channels Wingspan: 37.25 in Motor: 370 w/gearbox Length: 26.
Step 3 J-3 Cub Instruction Manual Congratulations on your purchase of the ParkZone™ J-3 Cub. Your J-3 has come with everything needed to get you in the air—all in one box! You will only need to attach the wing and landing gear, as well as charge the battery prior to flight. one of HobbyZone’s Zone 1 or 2 aircraft, or any other radio controlled aircraft, we recommend that you seek the help of an experienced radio control pilot during your beginning flights.
Step 4 continued DC Peak Detection Charger Features: • Variable charge rate from 0.3–1.2 amps • Trickle charge • Uses automobile 12V power outlet • Charges 4- to 7-cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery packs • LED charge indicator Charging the Aircraft Battery: 1. Using the dial on the side of the charger, select the charge rate to .9 amps. Battery Capacity: 8.4V 600mAh Ni-MH Max. Charge Rate: 0.9 amps Typical Charge Time: 40 minutes 2. Connect the battery pack to the charger using the included adapter. 3.
Step 7 Making Adjustments to the Control Surfaces 1. Any changes necessary to bring both the rudder and elevator to neutral (zero degrees) when the transmitter stick is centered, should be possible using the trim levers. 2. If you find this is not the case, do not fly until this has been corrected. Step 10 3. If corrections are needed, you may have to adjust the length of the pushrod by removing the clevis from the control surface horn and turning the plastic clevis as necessary.
Step 13 Runway Take-off 1. Prior to attempting a runway takeoff, you should have had several successful flights of hand-launching the J-3. 2. Make certain the aircraft battery is fully charged. 3. Turn on transmitter. 4. Plug in aircraft battery. 5. Stand behind the J-3 and take note of the wind so that you can take off directly into it. Make certain you are on smooth asphalt or concrete. Step 14 6. Apply full throttle and adjust the stick so that you keep your J-3 headed directly into the wind. 7.
Locate the correct jumper on the circuit board. When the jumper is properly in place (as it comes), the J-3 is in the first mode. LT 455EW JP1 J8 J1 C20 Entering the Second Mode: 1. Remove wing to gain access to fuselage from the top. 2. Remove the foam that surrounds the receiver circuit board. 3. Locate the correct jumper and remove from the receiver circuit board. Remove only the correct jumper, leaving the other one in place. 4. Store the jumper in a safe place for future use. 5.
Success Tips Step 19 Aerobatic Flight Your J-3 comes out of the box with the controls set for softer responses and at the outer holes of the control surfaces. However, once you get used to the flight characteristics and want to perform more aerobatic maneuvers you can change the amount of throw that is permitted by moving to the inner holes of the control horns.
Troubleshooting SOLUTION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Unit does not operate 1. Transmitter “AA” batteries are depleted or installed incorrectly, indicated by a dim or unlit LED on transmitter or the low battery alarm. 2. No electrical connection. 3. Flight battery not charged. 4. Crash has damaged the radio inside. 1. Check polarity installation or replace with fresh “AA” batteries. 1. Rudder or rudder trim are not adjusted correctly. 2. Wing is not centered over the fuselage. 1.
