Hobbyzone HBZ44000 Sport Cub S 2 RTF with SAFE Instruction Manual

Hobbyzone HBZ44000 Sport Cub S 2 RTF with SAFE

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 horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.

Meaning of Special Language:

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

Safety Precautions and Warnings

• Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control.
• Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffi c and people.
• Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.).
• Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics.
• Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always keep aircraft in sight and under control.
• Always use fully charged batteries.
• Always keep the transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered.
• Always remove batteries before disassembly.
• Always keep moving parts clean.
• Always keep parts dry.
• Always let parts cool after use before touching.
• Always remove batteries after use.
• Always ensure fail safe is properly set before flying.
• Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring.
• Never touch moving parts.

Included in the Box

Flying Tips

• Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fl y your aircraft.
• Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE®) technology is designed as flight assistance, not an autopilot. The pilot is always in control and required to fly the aircraft at all times.
• Start in Beginner mode (SAFE switch position 0). As you learn and become more confident, change modes to advance your flying skills.
• Always make deliberate and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft.
• Fly your aircraft outside in no greater than light winds.
• For indoor flight, fly the aircraft inside in a large gymnasium.
• Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind.
• Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings.
• Always avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields.

Pre flight Checklist

Transmitter

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.

Transmitter Batteries Installation

Remove the battery cover. Install the four included batteries (noting proper polarity) and reinstall the battery cover.

LED Indicator

The transmitter LED gives a visual representation for various data. The following table gives an explanation of the possible LED indications.
To take advantage of the telemetry features, the transmitter must be bound to a receiver that is telemetry capable. See your aircraft manual for more information.

Transmitter Setup

IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been programmed for operation specifically in this aircraft.
To operate the SAFE system in this aircraft, set up your optional DSM2/DSMX transmitter using the chart below.

• SAFE Flight mode is selected using Channel 5 signal (high, middle, low)
• Panic Recovery mode is selected with Channel 6 signal (high, low)

IMPORTANT: A transmitter with a 2-position Channel 5 switch will only allow the use of position 0 or position 2 fl ight modes. If possible assign Channel 5 in your transmitter to a 3-position switch to operate all 3 fl ight modes (refer to your transmitter manual).
Refer to your transmitter’s manual for more information about transmitter setup.

SAFE® Technology Flight Modes

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.

Intermediate Mode
The pilot is only prevented from entering extreme flight conditions.

Experienced Mode
Unlimited Flight Envelope

Panic Recovery Mode
If you feel you have lost control in any mode, hold the Panic Recovery trigger. The SAFE technology will return the aircraft to a stable attitude (wings level with a slight climb). Always fl y at a safe altitude, as Panic Recovery may cause the aircraft to lose some altitude when leveling the wings. Release the Panic Recovery trigger to turn off Panic mode and return to the current SAFE fight mode.

NOTICE: If the aircraft is upside down when the Panic Recovery trigger is pressed, sufficient altitude is required for the aircraft to return to straight and level flight.

Charging Warnings

The included USB charger has been designed to safely charge the included Li-Po battery.

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or property damage.

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fire.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–120° F. Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch fire.
• Always charge batteries away from flammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• 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.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Never leave charging batteries unattended.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.

Charging the Flight Battery

CAUTION: Once charging is complete, immediately remove the battery. Never leave a battery connected to the charger.

1. Insert the charger into a USB port.
2. Properly connect the battery to the charger.

Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged) 150 mAh battery takes approximately 45 minutes. The LED goes out when the charge is complete.

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 fl ight battery from the aircraft receiver when not fl ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential fi re when batteries are charged.
CAUTION: Always keep hands away from the propeller. When armed, the motor will turn the propeller in response to any throttle movement.

Binding
For a list of compatible DSM2/DSMX transmitters, please visit www.bindnfly.com.

CAUTION: When using a Futaba® transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel and rebind. Refer to your Spektrum module manual for binding and fail safe instructions. Refer to your Futaba transmitter manual for instructions on reversing the throttle channel.

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.

Refer to the Binding instructions and Troubleshooting Guide in this manual for more information. If you need more assistance, contact the appropriate Horizon Hobby Product Support department.

Mode 2 shown

SAFE® Control Direction Test

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 fl y the aircraft. Contact Horizon Hobby Product Support.

The SAFE system will not activate until the throttle stick or trim is increased for the fi rst time after the flight battery is connected. Once the SAFE is active, the control surfaces may move rapidly on the aircraft. This is normal. SAFE will remain active until the battery is disconnected.

Takeoff

Hand Launch
Use the Beginner mode for takeoff in first flights. 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.

Ground Launch

• Take off from a hard and level runway.
• Use the rudder control to keep the aircraft rolling straight.
• Turn the aircraft only after it is high off the ground.

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.

Adjusting Trim in Flight

Familiarize yourself with your transmitter’s controls and the aircraft’s response before flying by performing the recommended Control Direction Test. Press the trim buttons on your transmitter to adjust how the aircraft flies.

If the aircraft’s nose drifts while the sticks are at neutral (centered) and the throttle is at 50%, press the trim buttons:

Upper button to stop up drift

• Lower button to stop down drift
• Left button to stop right drift
• Right button to stop left drift
• Left button to stop right roll
• Right button to stop left roll

If you press a trim button until no beep sounds and the aircraft does not fl y straight and level, land and manually adjust the trim as described below.

Manually Adjusting Trim
Press the trim buttons to return to center (3 beeps will sound), then use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the metal U-Bend:

Only adjust elevator to neutral position immediately after powering on and before SAFE has been activated by advancing the throttle.

• Narrow for negative adjustment (Down elevator/aileron or rudder left)
• Widen for positive adjustment (Up elevator/aileron or rudder right)

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.

CAUTION: Never catch a fl ying aircraft in your hands. Doing so could cause personal injury and damage to the aircraft.

After Flying

1. Lower the throttle stick completely and do not move the steering stick. Wait at least 5 seconds.
2. Disconnect and remove the battery from the aircraft. Keep hands away from the propeller.
3. Power off the transmitter.
4. Fully charge the aircraft battery.
5. Remove the battery after charging is complete.

NOTICE: When you are finished flying, never leave the aircraft in direct sunlight or in a hot, enclosed area such as a car. Doing so can damage the foam.
NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the aircraft before powering off the transmitter or injury and damage may result.

Repairs
Repair this aircraft using foam-compatible CA(cyanoacrylate adhesive) glue or clear tape. Only use foam-compatible CA glue as other types of glue can damage the foam. When parts are not repairable, see the Replacement Parts List for ordering by item number.
For a listing of all replacement and optional parts, refer to the list at the back of this manual.

NOTICE: Use of foam-compatible CA accelerant on your aircraft can damage paint. DO NOT handle the aircraft until the accelerant fully dries.

Settings for Control Horns

The illustration shows factory settings for linkages on the control horns. After fl ying, if you want to modify control throw, carefully adjust the linkage positions for desired control response.

Motor Service

CAUTION: DO NOT handle propeller parts while the flight 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.                                        
   IMPORTANT: Removing tape or decals can remove paint from the fuselage.

3. Hold the prop shaft using needle-nose pliers or hemostats.

4. Turn the propeller counterclockwise (facing the front of the model) to remove. Turn the propeller clockwise to install.                                           

5. Carefully remove the damaged spinner and glue from the propeller.

6. Hold the nut ( A ) on the end of the prop shaft using needle-nose pliers or hemostats.

7. Turn the gear on the shaft clockwise (facing the front of the model) to remove the nut.

8. Gently pull the shaft ( B ) from the gearbox ( C ) and make sure the washer ( D ) and two bushings ( E ) are not lost.                                                                       

9. Disconnect the motor from the ESC/receiver.

10. Gently push the motor out of the gearbox and remove the motor through the top of the fuselage behind the ESC/receiver.

NOTICE: DO NOT remove the gearbox from the aircraft. Damage to the aircraft will result.

Assembly
Assemble the aircraft using the instructions above in reverse order.

• Correctly align the prop shaft gear with the pinion gear on the motor.
• Connect the motor to the ESC/receiver so that the powered motor turns the propeller counterclockwise (facing the front of the model).
• Make sure the propeller size numbers (130 x 70) face away from the motor (see illustration).
• Attach the spinner to the propeller using foam compatible CA (Cyanoacrylate adhesive).
• Assemble the fuselage using clear tape.

Optional Floats

To fly this aircraft off water, install the optional E-fl ite® Float Set (EFLUA1190, sold separately).

A rear fl oat 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 fl oat manual for installation instructions.

Taking Off on Water
To take off on water, steer with the rudder and slowly increase the throttle.

Keep the wings level on takeoff. Hold a small amount (1/4–1/3) of up elevator and the aircraft will lift off once flying speed is reached. Avoid rapidly increasing the throttle, as torque from the motor may cause the aircraft to roll to the left when on water.

Landing on Water

To land on water, fl y the aircraft to a couple of feet off the surface of the water. Reduce throttle and add up elevator to fl are the aircraft.

When taxiing, you must use some throttle to create propeller blast over the rudder to steer, as there is no water rudder.

Avoid taxiing cross wind if there is a breeze, as this can cause the aircraft to fl ip over if the wind gets under the upwind wing. Taxi 45 degrees into the direction of the wind (not perpendicular to the wind) and use aileron to hold the upwind wing down. The aircraft will try to face into the wind when taxiing. The wind naturally turns the aircraft to face into the wind.

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.

Troubleshooting Guide (SAFE)

Troubleshooting Guide

Replacement Parts

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Optional Parts

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 to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.

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Law — These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to confl ict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES
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Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.

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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.

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Compliance Information for the European Union

EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED, EMC, and LVC directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at:
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Frequency: 2402-2478 MHz
Max EIRP: 20dBm

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

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References

• RC Airplanes and Helicopters, RC Cars and Trucks, RC Boats, RC Radios | Horizon Hobby
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