Super Cub RTF Electric

Product Description

Anybody can have a good time flying the new Super Cub RTF. It comes right out of the box with everything you need included...even batteries for the transmitter. The Super Cub is equipped with 3-channel control that helps provide a true-scale flying experience. Throttle, steering and pitch controls allow you to learn the basics of RC flight, safely and simply, while still having a great time flying. Meanwhile, the instantly recognizable scale Cub design makes you feel as though you're flying a full-size pleasure plane. In addition, the Super Cub comes with all of the features you expect from HobbyZone, including X-Port expandability. Its durable Z-foam construction makes the Super Cub incredibly strong and easy to repair, and its unique trim scheme makes it look great in the sky and in your hands.

HobbyZone’s Innovative Anti-Crash Technology

The latest breakthrough in RC flight, Anti-Crash Technology™ (ACT) makes teaching yourself to fly easier and safer than ever before. With ACT, anyone can fly.

Here’s how it works:

Two sensors on the Super Cub.,one on the top and one on the bottom of the fuselage, monitor the position of the plane in relation to the ground. When the plane is flying level, the top sensor sees the sky, while the bottom sees the ground, and they tell the onboard computer that the plane is flying correctly. If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect that the plane’s orientation is incorrect, the system will automatically correct the control inputs and help prevent the plane from crashing, allowing you time to regain control. ACT lets you fly without worry. And once you’ve gained experience with your Super Cub, you can turn ACT off for more complete control and increased maneuverability.

Product Details

• Brand: Hobbyzone
• Model: HBZ7100
• Dimensions: 4.90" h x 15.40" w x 49.50" l, 6.35 pounds

Features

• Realistic scale features in a teach-yourself-to-fly plane
• Powerful 480-motor offers great climb rate and power
• 3-channel radio system
• Steerable tail wheel for easy turns on the ground and controlled takeoffs and landings
• Two transmitter-selectable flight modes, ACT "on" or "off"

Customer Reviews

Great beginner radio controlled plane
As noted by all the other reviewers, the Super Cub is a great plane for beginners and novices. It's durable and has a large 480 size electric motor and propeller. See the other reviews for all the details.
It doesn't include the newer technology brushless motor or Li-Po battery though.

What no one mentioned however is that anyone thinking this kit contains EVERYTHING a beginner needs to "teach yourself to fly" is in for considerable frustration and expense. The included manual gives only rudimentary flying instructions and the CD is basically good just for preparing the plane for flight. Without the help of someone experienced in flying a radio controlled plane, it is virtually impossible for a novice to fly any R/C plane without subsequent crashes and even possible complete loss of the plane.
Successfully flying this or any R/C plane requires significant training, skill, and quick reflexes as well as considerable open space (something like 20 acres or more), smooth takeoff runway (we're talking golf green or better), and decent landing area. In some ways learning to fly an R/C is more difficult than a real airplane since your view is third person, outside, and the plane's movements can be very quick and erratic.
Thinking a 12 year old can just be let loose with this kit and somehow learn to fly is naive at best. The promotional material with this kit is just not accurate.

With those precautions in mind, beginners can have realistic expectations as well as a lot of fun with this Super Cub learning to fly.

Best Trainer, PERIOD.
If you are thinking about getting a trainer. Get this one. It's the best! Nearly indestructible, super easy and cheap to fix, fun to fly, big in size and fun too!

Within an hour I was doing loops and touch and gos. The anti-crash technology really does work, you just need enough altitude for it to have time to do it's job. It saved me many times. The control surfaces can be adjusted for more aggressive handling and tricks. It looks and sounds goods flying too. It takes off from smooth surfaces nicely and solo hand launches are very easy and risk free. It climbs well, and glides nicely too.

The plane itself does incredibly well with all kinds of terrible landings, crash landings and roll overs. The body and wings easily survived a hard nose dive into the ground! I flew it hard into a big evergreen tree, with the motor running full bore as it chopped it's way down to the ground, and it was fine except the motor. You can beat the heck out of this plane and keep it in the air for minimal repair costs. However, the motor does not do well hitting things hard and will be damaged from a straight on impact objects. But as motors are only $10.50 and are easily replaced, it is not really a big deal. Keep a spare one on hand. A new motor is like two Starbucks mochas, and the motor will last longer and bring more fun than the mochas! All parts for this plane are super cheap, available at my local store or on line and easy to swap out. This is perhaps the best part. You can wreck it time and again and won't have to pay a lot to restore it to flying condition.

It's made of foam which you might think is cheap. But the truth is that this is the best material for a trainer. It is strong and will easily tolerate abuse that balsa plains would disintegrate from. Why destroy all your hard work when you can learn to fly relaxed knowing a bad crash is easily recovered from for $10 to $30. Many crashes will result in no damage at all - it just depends on what part hit what surface. The motor is the most fragile part in my experience.

For $160, it's a great value.

What else to get with it? You'll probably want a total of 3 batteries and two 12v chargers so that you can fly without having to stop flying waiting for charges to finish up. Fly one battery and be charging two at the same time. Buy a few spare props, motor and cowl as you'll certainly damage them if you're new at this. I would also put bigger wheels on it so it can roll on rough grass surfaces without nosing into the grass.

The Super Cub is a five star plane, and I'm a picky guy who's demanding. If I am satisfied, it means it is really good!

Best
Great RC airplane. I had no previous experience and flew it with 10 mph wind the second day until battery ran out. If inexperience like me buy extra propellers.

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