Sport Cub S 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. Meaning of Special Language:...
Sport Cub S Included in the Box To register your product online, go to www.hobbyzonerc.com Ultra Micro Sport Cub USB Charger Transmitter (RTF Only) 150 mAh 3.7V AA Alkaline Batteries Li-Po Battery (4) (RTF Only) Flying Tips • Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fl...
Sport Cub S Transmitter Mode 2 shown Low Battery Alarm Power When the battery voltage drops too Power LED Switch low, an alarm sounds and the LED Throttle Elevator Trim fl ashes. The batteries must be replaced Trim Up Down immediately.
Sport Cub S Transmitter Setup Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX4e and DX5e) IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been SAFE programmed for operation specifi cally in this SAFE Panic Recov- Flight aircraft. Transmitter mode ery Switch Modes switch To operate the SAFE system in this aircraft, set up...
Sport Cub S ™ SAFE Technology Flight Modes Beginner Mode (with Self leveling) Pitch (nose up and down) and Roll (wing Pitch Roll tips up and down) angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne. Release both Beginner Mode sticks for self-leveling.
Sport Cub S Charging Warnings The included USB charger has been designed to • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and safely charge the included Li-Po battery. let the charger cool between charges. • Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.
Sport Cub S 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.
Sport Cub S 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.
Sport Cub S ™ SAFE Control Direction Test Perform the Control Direction Test Aircraft SAFE Reaction to ensure the aircraft responds movement 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.
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Sport Cub S Takeoff Hand Launch Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in fi rst fl ights. Get help to hand launch your aircraft so you can concentrate on fl ying. If you must hand launch the aircraft alone, hold the Aircraft in your dominant hand and the transmitter in your other hand.
Sport Cub S Flying In Beginner mode, when properly trimmed, your aircraft will climb at full throttle without use of the elevator stick. • Set a fl ight timer for 6 minutes. • If the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the fl...
Sport Cub S Landing 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.
Sport Cub S Motor Service CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the fl ight battery is connected. Personal injury could result. Disassembly 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.
The aircraft will try to face into the wind when taxiing. The wind naturally turns the aircraft to face into the wind. Optional First Person View (FPV) Visit the Sport Cub S page at www.hobbyzonerc.com for information about optional FPV (SPMVS1100, sold separately) for this aircraft.
Sport Cub S 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 fl ight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.
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Sport Cub S Possible Cause Solution Problem Reduced fl ight Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge fl ight battery time or aircraft Propeller is installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward underpowered Flight battery is damaged Replace fl ight battery and follow fl ight battery...
Sport Cub S Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated Horizon Hobby, LLC (Horizon) warrants to the with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to...
Sport Cub S the shipping carton. upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please hour of labor.
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014083101 No. HH2014083102 Product(s): Sport Cub S RTF Product(s): Sport Cub S BNF Item Number(s): HBZ4400, HBZ4400M1 Item Number(s): HBZ4480 Equipment class:...
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Sport Cub S Replacement Parts – Ersatzteile – – Pièces de rechange – Pezzi di ricambio – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice UM Sport Cub Hobbyzone Sport Cub: Récepteur de rechange: UM Sport Cub Ricambio...
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Sport Cub S Optional Parts – Optionale Bauteile – – Pièces optionnelles – Pezzi opzionali – Part # • Nummer Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Numéro • Codice Float Set: UMX Schwimmer Set: UMX Flotteurs : UMX Carbon Set di galleggianti: UMX...
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