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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARRANTY Hobbico guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification In no case shall Hobbico s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit Further Hobbico reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice In that Hobbico has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user assembled product By the act of using the user assembled product the user accepts all resulting liability If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product the buyer is advised to return Flyzone how high will you soar SPECIFICATIONS 48 in 1220mm 354 in2 22 8 dm2 Wingspan 12 4 oz ft2 38 g dm2 33 in 840mm Wing Loading 4 channel required 3s 1300mAh 16A ESC this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase To make a warranty claim send the defective part or item to Hobby Services at the address below Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Dr Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 USA Include a letter stating your name return shipping address as much contact information as possible daytime telephone number fax nu2. Battery Charging Precautions 13 FLYING THE PIPER Super CUB 13 Find a Suitable Flying 5 13 Know Your 13 Perform a Range Check 13 Monitor Your Flight 14 Take OU Noon E OEN E 14 PV REEERE ENEE TEAN A 14 8a eve 15 AREPO diate chs eto Moa ae 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 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 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 fly at most R C sites ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS ee ee 5151 East Memorial Drive Se Muncie IN 47302 9252 Tel
3. Lock the tail gear into position with a 2 x 6mm Phillips screw Hook Up the Controls 1 1 If you haven t yet done so familiarize yourself with the included Tactic 404 radio control system included with this Cub by reading the separate included instruction manual 1 2 Use needle nose pliers or hemostats to guide the pushrod wires into the screw lock connectors on the elevator and rudder servo arms if necessary you can rotate the servo arms to get the pushrods in CAUTION Perform the following steps without the propeller mounted to the motor Do not mount the propeller until instructed to do so 1 3 Move the throttle stick all the way down and center all the trims on the transmitter except for the throttle trim which should be all the way down Turn on your transmitter and connect the included battery pack to the battery wire coming from the ESC electronic speed control in the fuselage When the connection is made you will hear one or two beeps coming from the ESC IMPORTANT The beeping sound alerts you that the system has power and the motor is armed This means whenever the throttle control stick is advanced the propeller will turn So later when the propeller is mounted and you are ready to fly keep clear of the propeller while handling the model and do not inadvertently advance the throttle stick If you do the propeller will turn and damage or injury could be caused 1 4 Make sure the
4. life under various state and local laws it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste system Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal We encourage contacting your local recycling center for more information FLYING THE PIPER Super CUB Although the Piper Super Cub has the configuration of a trainer a high wing due to its small size and lack of self correcting features it is not necessarily intended for beginners The Cub is however easy to fly even for pilots with moderate experience If you have not previously flown a trainer it is strongly suggested that you learn to fly with one first Or get the assistance of an experienced pilot to help you with the first few flights Find a Suitable Flying Site Find a flying site clear of buildings trees power lines and other obstructions Until you know how much area will be required and have mastered flying your Cub in confined spaces a Site at least the size of two or three football fields should be adequate a flying field specifically intended for R C planes is best Don t fly within five miles of R C flying fields and never fly near people especially children who can wander unpredictably 13 Perform a Range Check Take Off As a precaution an operational ground range test should be performed before the first flight each time you go out Performing a range test is a good way t
5. extremely high stress flying such as racing or ifan 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 We as the kit manufacturer provide you with a top quality thoroughly tested kit and instructions but ultimately the quality and flyability of your finished model depends on how you build it therefore we cannot in any way guarantee the performance of your completed model and no representations are expressed or implied as to the performance or safety of your completed model ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED Radio Control System J 8 AA batteries will be required to operate the transmitter FUGP7308 Additional Battery and Charging System Optional The LiPo battery charger included with your Piper Super Cub RTF is a simple safe entry level charger that charges at a rate of 800mA The capacity of the included LiPo battery is 1300mAnh so this works out to an approximate charge time for a discharged battery of 1 hour 37 minutes 1800mAh divided by 800mA 1 625 x 60 minutes 97 minutes But some pilots prefer to have several batteries and charge them faster so they can fly more For charging up to four batteries faster 60 minutes all at the same time the Great Planes PolyCharge4 DC powered LiPo charger GPMM3015 is recommended But unlike the included ElectriFly ch
6. the sticks on the transmitter and make sure all the controls respond in the correct direction If any of the controls do not respond in the correct direction use the servo reversing function in the transmitter to reverse any of the controls necessary 8 Check the Control Throws One major factor that determines how any plane handles in the air is the control surface throw or how far each control surface aileron elevator and rudder moves up and down or left and right If the throw is too much the plane will respond too quickly If the throw is too little the plane will respond too slowly The control throws in your Cub have already been determined by where the pushrods are connected to the servo arms and control surfaces and how far the servo arms rotate But if you re using a radio control system different than the one recommended the servo arms could rotate more or less than anticipated changing the throws Therefore it s a good idea to double check the throws just to make sure they are acceptable Follow the procedure below to make sure the control throws are properly set Measure the elevator throw first 1 1 Use a small box or something similar to prop up the aft end of the fuselage so the stab will be level or nearly level 1 2 Still without the propeller mounted to the motor turn on your transmitter and connect the battery Place a ruler to the trailing edge of the elevator at the widest part from front to bac
7. 0 angle Continue climbing and keeping the wings level until the Cub has reached an altitude of approximately 100 30m when you can make your first turn away from yourself If you already have some flight experience and are relatively comfortable flying your Cub the first thing you should do is use the trims to adjust the flight controls so the plane will fly straight and level when the control sticks are centered If you find yourself in a little over your head and are having difficulty controlling your Cub your first priority will be simply to keep the model airborne Concentrate on making smooth turns by using the ailerons to bank the wings and the elevator to control pitch It may also be a good idea to throttle back some to slow the Cub as well One thing for beginner pilots to keep in mind is that when the plane is flying away from you moving the aileron stick to the right will make the plane bank to your right However when the model is flying toward you moving the aileron stick to the right will make the plane move to your left Of course the plane is still responding the same way it s just that your orientation is reversed This must be kept in mind while learning to fly and is also a good reason to take flight lessons from an experienced pilot To establish a turn up elevator pulling back on the stick is usually required along with aileron input to get the model into a bank To stop the turn apply a small
8. amount of opposite aileron Remember to keep the model high enough to give yourself time to make corrections but don t let it get too far away Otherwise it will be difficult to tell what the plane is doing and where it is going Continue to fly your Cub getting used to how it responds before finally coming in to land 15 One final check before landing see how the model will react when you cut the power While at altitude cut the motor power The model should establish a gentle downward glide path This is how it will react when it s actually time to land Add power and climb back to your original altitude Practice a few of these climb and glides to judge how your Cub react To land fly down wind past the landing area Gently turn into the wind and reduce the throttle so that the airplane initiates an ascending glide path If necessary add power to extend the glide path to reach the runway As the model approaches and loses altitude gradually and proportionally add up elevator to control the glide path and altitude Continue to apply elevator until the model touches down at which time you should be holding full or nearly full up elevator This will cause the airplane to slow and settle to the ground Caution If during a rough landing the propeller becomes jammed and cannot rotate the battery and speed control will become very hot Immediately move the throttle down to stop the motor If you fail to do thi
9. arger the PolyCharge4 does not have an internal LiPo cell balancer which is a critical component in making sure your LiPo batteries charge efficiently and evenly So for each LiPo battery you wish to charge simultaneously one Great Planes Equinox LiPo Cell Balancer GPMM3160 will also be required Finally the PolyCharge4 does not have AC capability so if wall charging is a priority a separate A C 12 Volt power source must also be purchased separately A suitable power supply for the PolyCharge4 is the Great Planes 12V 12 DC power supply GPMP0901 Required Assembly Tools Other than common hobby tools this is the list of adhesives and building supplies that are required to finish the Cub 1 Small needle nose pliers HCARO625 or hemostats BRUR1302 1 1 Phillips screwdriver DTXRO174 1 Thread locking cement GPMR6060 1 Small crescent wrench 1 Great Planes stick on lead weight Optional GPMQ4485 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS Replacement parts for the Hobbico Flyzone Super Cub are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows The fastest most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer or mail order company To locate a hobby dealer visit the Hobbico web site at www hobbico com Choose Where to Buy at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U S Canadian or International dealer Parts may als
10. e 800 435 9262 Or via the Internet at http www modelaircraft org http www modelaircraft org parkflyer aspx IMPORTANT Two of the most important things you can do to preserve the radio controlled aircraft hobby are to avoid flying near full scale aircraft and avoid flying near or over groups of people PROTECT YOUR MODEL YOURSELF amp 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 unflyable 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 have not flown this type of model before we recommend that you get the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R C club for your first flights 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 flight tested to exceed normal use if the plane will be used for
11. e controls have inadvertently become reversed Your Cub may takeoff from short grass or pavement For beginners short grass is usually best because it stabilizes the wheels making it easier to keep the plane rolling straight ahead If the grass is too tall the Cub may also be hand launched ROG Rise off Ground Place the model on the ground with the nose pointing directly into the wind taking off into the wind reduces the ground speed required for takeoff and helps stabilize the plane keeping it moving straight ahead Smoothly but rapidly advance the throttle using the left control stick rudder to keep the Cub going straight and the right control stick ailerons to keep the wings level Once the plane becomes light smoothly apply just enough up elevator to allow on a wrist watch or in your transmitter if yours has one When the batteries are getting low you will usually notice a performance drop before the ESC cuts off motor power so when the plane starts flying slower you should land Often but not always power can be briefly restored after the motor cuts off by holding the throttle stick all the way down for a few seconds To avoid an unexpected dead stick landing on your first flight set your timer to a conservative 7 minutes in most conditions the Super Cub will usually fly for approximately 9 minutes but this can vary When your alarm sounds you can either land right away or if you are an experienced pilo
12. er propeller spinner and the wing struts 1 2 You have already marked the balance lines on the bottom of the wings Now place your fingers on the middle balance line and lift the model The fuselage should remain level it may be helpful to have an assistant view the model from the side to see If the fuselage does not rest level try moving your fingers under the wing making certain to keep them between the forward and aft lines As long as the fuselage is level with your fingers between the lines the balance range is acceptable and the model is ready to fly However even if after moving your fingers all the way to the forward lines the nose remains low tail weight will be required Or even if after moving your fingers all the way to the rear lines the tail remains low nose weight will be required Balance the model as instructed below Note Even if your Cub balances perfectly on the recommended balance point later you may wish to change its flying characteristics by moving the C G forward or aft Moving the C G forward nose heavy will make the model more stable which may be better for windier days but this will also make it less maneuverable Moving the C G back tail heavy will make the Cub more maneuverable which is good for experienced pilots who wish to perform aerobatics In any regard start at the recommended balance point and never fly the model with the C G outside of the recommended range 1 3 Determ
13. her gear 1 Remove the preinstalled 2 x 15mm Phillips screws from Wire Insert the other landing gear wire into the connector not to over tighten it Mount the end of both gear springs to the front inner mount with 2 x 5mm Phillips screws Mount the Vertical amp Horizontal Stabilizers Fin and Stab 1 1 Flex the elevators up and down a few times to loosen them up so they move easier _J 2 Press the landing gear wire the left main landing gear J 2 Insert one of the pushrod wires part way up through the into the landing gear mount Then reinstall the 2 x 15mm elevator pushrod guide tube in the fuselage 5 1 3 Insert the Z bend of the wire into the bottom hole in 5 Same as the elevator pushrod guide the two rudder the elevator horn as shown pushrods partway up through the guide tubes the fuselage Connect the pushrods to the outer holes in the rudder horn then rotate the rudder 90 to lock the pushrods in TAIL GEAR WIRE 1 4 Turn the elevator over and fit it over the molded in guide posts in the fuselage as you guide the pushrod up through 6 Prepare to join the vertical stabilizer assembly to the the tube in the fuselage fuselage by inserting the tail gear wire partway into the rudder 1 7 Join the vertical stabilizer fin to the fuselage by placing it over the guide posts sticking up through the stab Pull the rudder forward locking it into position PHILLIPS _J 8
14. ine the amount of weight required by placing segments of Great Planes stick on lead GPMQ4485 or similar over the cowl or tail where shown but do not attach it yet 1 4 Once you can get the model to balance you know how much lead will be required permanently stick it into position The best place to add nose weight is to the side of the fuselage just behind the weights that are already there This will require removing the propeller then the propeller hub by holding the shaft with pliers and then the cowl Attach the lead then replace the cowl propeller and spinner If tail weight is required simply attach it to the side of the fuselage under the horizontal stab where shown 1 5 Recheck the to make certain the model still balances where required Once finished remove the battery Never charge the battery while it is installed in the model 1 6 Later once you become an expert at flying your Cub you may change the flying characteristics by changing the balance point but do not go beyond the marks you made on the bottom of the wing Moving the C G forward nose heavy will improve the model s stability This could be an advantage on breezy days Moving the C G aft tail heavy will make the model more responsive GET THE MODEL READY TO FLY Identify Your Model No matter if you fly at an AMA sanctioned R C club site or if you fly somewhere on your own you should always have your name address telepho
15. k _J 3 Use your transmitter to move the elevator up and measure the distance it moved from center This is your up control throw Measure the down elevator control throw the same way Compare your up and down elevator throw to the This should be the recommended elevator throw below Measure and compare naw elevator throw ELEVATOR EXPERT the rudder and aileron throws as well These are the recommended control surface throws ELEVATOR RUDDER AILERONS Up Down Right Left Up Down Up Down 5 8 5 8 15 9mm 15 9mm 14 14 3 8 3 8 1 1 4 1 1 4 1 2 1 2 9 5mm 9 5mm 32mm 382mm 12 7mm 12 7mm 9 9 30 30 17 We Note you ever install different servos in the plane or use a different radio control system make sure you Set it up so you will have the recommended throws Mount the Wing Increased Elevator Throw for Expert Pilots Optional Pilots who have mastered flying their Piper Super Cub with the recommended control throws or pilots who are already experienced may increase the elevator throw as shown below for even more maneuverability 2 4 2 64mm 1 1 For balancing the model later use fine point felt tip pen to mark three balance lines across the bottom of the wing 2 51mm 2 1 4 57mm and 2 1 2 64mm back from the leading edge The line in the middle is the recommended starting balance point and the forward and aft lines mark
16. le quality or if you need assistance with assembly contact Product Support When reporting defective or missing parts use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list Hobbico Product Support 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Telephone 217 398 8970 ext 5 Fax 217 398 7721 E mail airsupport hobbico com KIT CONTENTS KIT CONTENTS 7 8 25 Diameter propeller 1 Wing assembly aileron servo installed 8 ElectriFly 3 Cell 11 1V LiPo balancing charger 2 Fuselage assembly battery hatch tail gear motor ESC 9 ElectriFly AC DC Adapter receiver elevator servo rudder servo installed 10 Cigarette lighter DC charge adapter 3 Horizontal stabilizer assembly elevator hinged to stab 11 EMAX 1300mAh 11 1V 3S1P 10C LiPo battery 4 Vertical stabilizer assembly rudder hinged to fin ST connectors 5 Wing strut assembly 2 12 TX404 Transmitter 6 R amp L landing gear assembly Not shown 3 wire pushrods with Z bends on one end Phillos screw into the aft mount and through the gear but ASSEMBLE THE MODEL don t tighten it all the way down yet the screw will be removed and reinstalled again later when attaching the wing struts Mount the Main Landing Gear Mount the right main landing gear the same way CONNECTOR lt SMALL gt SCREW 2x5mm PHILLIPS 2x5mm PHILLIPS _J 3 Remove the small screw from the plastic landing gear wire connector that is not already holding in the ot
17. mber e mail address a detailed description of the problem and a photocopy of the purchase receipt Upon receipt of the package the problem will be evaluated as quickly as possible READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS CONCERNING THE ASSEMBLY AND USE OF THIS MODEL 2010 Hobbico Inc HCAA2527 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 3 ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS 3 KIT INSPECTION 4 KIFCONTENTS eee ee one a co 4 ASSEMBLE THE MODEL 5 Mount the Main Landing Gear 5 Mount the Vertical and Horizontal Stabilizers 5 Hook Up the 7 Check the Control 8 Increased Elevator Throw for Expert Pilots Optional 9 MOUNTING WING dott dose el erent aE 9 FINAL PREPARATION 11 Mount the Propeller 11 Check the C G Center of Gravity 11 GET THE MODEL READYTOFLY 13 Identify Your 13
18. motor brake function in the ESC is deactivated When you advance the throttle stick the motor should turn and when you bring the throttle stick all the way back down the motor should come to a coasting stop If the motor stops abruptly this means that the brake is on To turn off the brake disconnect the motor battery but leave the transmitter on Advance the throttle stick and throttle trim all the way Reconnect the battery and listen for one beep Bring the throttle stick and the throttle trim all the way back down and listen for another single beep Now the motor brake function is turned off The for turning on the motor brake is the same with the exception that two beeps will sound when the brake is being armed 1 5 Add a tiny drop of threadlocker to the 2 5mm x 5mm Phillips screws and install them into the screw lock connectors on the elevator and rudder servos but don t tighten them down yet If you have difficulty getting the screws in it may be easier to hold your screwdriver upright and hold the fuselage upside down This way the screws won t fall off the screwdriver 1 6 With the elevator and rudder centered use hemostats or needle nose pliers to hold the screw lock connectors while tightening the screws to lock the pushrods down 4 CHANNEL RADIO SET UP STANDARD MODE 2 RIGHT AILERON RUDDER MOVES UP MOVES LEFT AILERON RIGHT MOVES DOWN FULL THROTTLE ELEVATOR MOVES DOWN 1 7 Move
19. ne number and AMA number on or inside your model It is required at all AMA R C club flying sites and AMA sanctioned flying events and simply a good idea even if flying somewhere else Write this information on a strip of masking tape and place it on the inside of the battery hatch or simply write the information directly on the battery hatch Battery Charging Precautions Be certain to refer to the instructions that accompany the charger to properly and safely charge the battery Also read and follow the battery charging precautions that follow e Be careful to avoid overcharging the battery e Remember to check the temperature of the battery during the charge The batteries should not get hot If they do unplug them from the charger f you use different battery charger charge the battery pack that came with this Cub at a maximum charge rate of 1 1 x capacity 1300 mAh 1 3Ah A higher rate will charge the battery pack too quickly possibly causing damage or a fire e A properly cared for battery pack will last a long time If the battery pack is continually overcharged or charged at too high of a rate the life of the battery pack will be shortened WARNING Misuse or malfunction may overheat the battery and charger resulting in personal injury or damage to surroundings Battery Recycling ATTENTION The product you have purchased is powered by a rechargeable battery At the end of the battery s useful
20. o be ordered directly from Hobby Services by calling 217 398 0007 or fax at 217 398 7721 but full retail prices and shipping and handling charges will apply Illinois and Nevada residents will also be charged sales tax If ordering via fax include a Visa or MasterCard number and expiration date for payment Mail parts orders and payments by personal check to Hobby Services 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign IL 61822 Be certain to specify the order number exactly as listed in the Replacement Parts List Payment by credit card or personal check only no C O D If additional assistance is required for any reason contact Product Support by telephone at 217 398 8970 or by e mail at productsupport hobbico com REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Description HCAA6310 HCAA6311 HCAA6312 HCAA6313 HCAA6314 HCAA6316 HCAA6317 HCAA6318 HCAA6319 HCAA6320 HCAA6321 HCAA6322 GPMM3318 TACJ0403 TACLO624 NOTE gt 11 4V LiPo 1300 Fuselage Wing Stabilizer Vertical Fin Wing Struts Landing Gear Brushless Motor 8x4 Propeller 18 AMP ESC Servo Tail Wheel 3S LiPo Smart Balancing Charger TTX404 2 4 GHz 4 Channel Transmitter TR624 2 4 GHz 6 Channel Receiver Full size plans are not available You can download a copy of this manual at www hobbico com KIT INSPECTION Before starting to build inspect the parts to make sure they are of acceptable quality If any parts are missing or are not of acceptab
21. o detect problems that could cause loss of control such as low batteries defective or damaged radio components or radio interference This usually requires an assistant and should be done at the actual flying site you will be using First turn on the transmitter then install the fully charged battery into the fuselage Connect the battery and install the hatch Remember use care not to bump the throttle stick Otherwise the propeller will turn and possibly cause damage or injury Follow the instructions that came with your radio control system to perform a ground range check Make sure you operate the motor and vary the rpm while performing the check Have your assistant alert you if the controls quit responding or move suddenly or erratically If the controls aren t working correctly or if anything seems wrong don t fly the model until you find and correct the problem Make certain all the servo wires are securely connected to the receiver and that the transmitter batteries are in good condition Monitor Your Flight Time Monitor and limit your flight time using a timer Such as one Until you have become comfortable flying your Super Cub do not fly if the wind speed is greater than 10mph 16kph One final check before takeoff always check the flight control response to your inputs from the transmitter before every flight Be certain the ailerons elevator rudder and throttle respond correctly and that none of th
22. s the motor speed control and or battery will be damaged After Flight Disconnect the battery and remove it from the airplane Then turn off the transmitter Inspect the airplane to make sure nothing has become loose or damaged Allow the battery to cool before recharging or allow the motor to cool for a few minutes before installing another battery and flying again Flyzone how high will y
23. t you may continue to fly until the motor finally quits Then glide it in for a landing If planning a dead stick circle your Cub upwind of the landing area until the motor quits and note the run time When you learn how much flight time you are getting you can adjust your timer accordingly Always be conservative so the motor won t quit unexpectedly and you will have enough battery to land under power 14 the model to rise into the air all this will happen in a few seconds Do not yank up on the elevator stick rather be smooth and allow the plane to establish a gentle climb Hand Launch It s easy to hand launch your Piper Cub but it s even easier to have an assistant launch it especially for the first time Have your assistant hold the model under the fuselage behind the landing gear When you have signaled ready and your assistant has acknowledged advance the throttle to full power The Cub should pretty much fly out of his hand but it s a good idea to give it a strong toss at a slightly nose up attitude Remind your assistant to do his best to launch the Cub with the wings level The Cub will initially ascend then climb once it gains enough flying speed Apply up elevator to start climbing and use the ailerons to keep the wings level TOO STEEP OKAY Good climb angle no more than 20 Once the Cub has become airborne establish a gentle climb at an approximately 20 3
24. the forward and aft balance points J 1 Loosen the screw in the screw lock connector on the elevator servo arm and remove the screw in the servo arm Remove the elevator servo arm from the elevator servo 1 2 Remove the retainer then switch the screw lock connector from the inner hole to the outer hole Replace the SUE GLE retainer on the screw lock connector then replace the servo arm on the servo with the screw Center the elevator A the same way you did before RETAINER with the radio on and tighten down the screw in the screw lock connector to lock the pushrod down 1 2 Connect the aileron servo wire to the aileron servo extension coming from the receiver NOTCH FOR WING 1 5 Turn the airplane over Remove the 2 x 15mm screws that are holding in the rear of the landing gear and mount the ends of the struts with the screws 1 3 Turn the wing over Making sure the aileron servo wire doesn t get caught between the bottom of the wing and the top of the fuselage key the tab in the wing into the notch just ahead of the aft mounting post Push the top of the wing down and back to lock it in 6 Fasten the struts and strut braces to the wing with 2 8mm Phillips screws _J 4 Fasten the wing to the fuselage with a 3x10mm Phillips screw FINAL PREPARATION Mount the Propeller 1 1 Mount the propeller to the propeller shaft with the washer nut and a tiny drop of threadlocker on
25. the threads Tighten the nut with your fingers until it is snug against the washer Then use a small crescent wrench to tighten the nut securely Sometimes as you tighten the nut the propeller shaft turns with it causing the nut not to tighten But if you turn the nut quickly it should tighten after another turn or two For future reference if you ever need to remove the propeller later needle nose pliers may be required to hold the propeller hub behind the propeller to keep the shaft from turning 1 2 Install the propeller spinner by pressing it over the propeller shaft 1 3 Insert the replica antenna into the hole for the wing bolt in the top of the wing Check the C G Center of Gravity The C G Center of Gravity is the location on the wing where the model balances and has a great effect on how it will fly If the C G is too far aft tail heavy the model will be too responsive If the C G is too far forward nose heavy the model will not be responsive enough As provided to you your Piper Super Cub should already be properly balanced or very nearly properly balanced but its a good idea to check the balance just in case Follow the instructions to make sure the model is balanced properly and the C G is in the correct location 1 1 Install the motor battery but do not connect it to the ESC Also install the battery hatch All the rest of the parts of the model should already be installed including the propell
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