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Hobby Zone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m RTF Basic (Hobby Zone 320001 | HBZ320001)

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Introduction
If you've never flown a radio controlled (RC) aircraft previously, the Carbon Cub S 2 is the most versatile, capable and simplest to fly scale RC aircraft yet! Based on the Carbon Cub by CubCrafters, an updated and completely modern-day version of the classic Super Cub, and equipped with Horizon Pastime's special and ingenious SAFE innovation, this scale replica makes it possible for nearly anybody to learn to fly effectively. The resilient EPO airframe is equipped with an efficient brushless motor in addition to a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed flight controller, receiver and servos. The taildragger landing gear with oversized "tundra" design tires and a steerable tailwheel make it possible to take off from and arrive at a variety of surface areas from pavement to turf and even gravel. Or optional drifts (sold separately) can be set up for departures from and landings on water. Best of all, the choice to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) makes finding out to fly even easier than ever before!





Features

The most capable, versatile and simplest to fly scale trainer based on the renowned Carbon Cub from CubCrafters

Geared up with special SAFE® innovation that assists avoid crashes and makes it simple to learn how to fly

Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes you can easily change in between at the flip of a switch

Panic Recovery mode at the push of a button to avoid loss of control and crashes

Easily upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation to include AutoLand, Virtual Fence and Holding Pattern features

Optional and simple to install Landing Assist Sensing unit (LAS) available for smoother landings

Consists of nearly everything needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and battery charger (sold separately)

Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation for trusted control without disturbance

Utilize a three 1300mAh battery for piece de resistance overall, or a three 2200mAh battery for more flight time

Factory-installed Spektrum servos, flight controller and serial receiver

4-channel control with four servos for training to complete aerobatic ability

Effective and efficient brushless power system consisting of a 30A telemetry-capable ESC

Capable of aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls and upside down (inverted) flight

Robust landing gear with oversized tires for operation from a range of surface areas

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or unique tools needed

Resilient EPO building that is difficult yet light-weight

Full line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional drifts available for flying from water (sold separately)

Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® RC flight simulator (sold separately)





FIND OUT TO FLY EFFECTIVELY
Invite to the amazing world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you have actually| have actually} ever dreamed of requiring to the skies, Horizon Pastime has you covered. We are committed to engineering aircraft that you can learn to fly with effectively even if you've {never|never ever} flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we use features industry-leading design and innovation established by professionals to keep you in control and finding out at your own rate so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 is the simplest to fly, most capable and versatile scale trainer RC aircraft yet! It's equipped with special SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation that assists to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everybody can learn to fly effectively. Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced modes allow you to pick the level of stability and control you require, or are all set to try, at the flip of a switch. And you can immediately go back to consistent flight using Panic Recovery with the push of a button in any flight mode. Oversized "tundra" tires make it possible to take off from and arrive at a range of surface areas consisting of thick turf, gravel paths, dirt tracks and smooth pavement, or you can install the optional drifts to fly from water—which adds to its unrivaled adaptability and capabilities.

The Carbon Cub S 2 is equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that supplies a range of real-time power system associated telemetry data consisting of motor RPM, existing, battery voltage and more to compatible Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining through multiple LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard variation. And you have the choice to easily update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that offers features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, in addition to the choice to install the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings, to make finding out to fly—and to land securely—easier than ever!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Standard variation includes everything needed to fly in one box except for a battery and battery charger. This permits you to pick a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the different battery and battery charger you prefer! Plus the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Standard aircraft after you learn to fly effectively! A BNF Standard variation is likewise available for experienced pilots who want to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they may already own. And for both variations, the powerful and efficient brushless power system consisting of a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the resilient EPO airframe that puts together rapidly and easily without the requirement for glue or unique tools.

And the enjoyable doesn't stop after you learn how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Carbon Cub S 2 is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even use the exact same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Standard variation, in addition to the exact same battery and battery charger you use for the Carbon Cub, to fly a range of BNF Standard variation "Next Step" aircraft consisting of the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m and others!

You can likewise buy the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (both sold separately) to fly this and other models using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard variation! The simulator features many of the most popular Horizon Pastime trainer aircraft and integrated Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This assists new pilots learn to fly effectively by practicing on a PC at home or on a laptop just about anywhere else!





 




Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility

Ready-To-Fly Standard Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and everything else you require to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger for the aircraft. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 package (SPMXPSA200) includes a compatible 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be used with a range of USB power sources. Or you can pick the different 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible battery charger you prefer!
 





Telemetry Capable

Telemetry Capable
The Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can supply a range of real-time power system associated telemetry data to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining through multiple LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Standard variation. It will likewise supply motor RPM, existing, overall battery voltage and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (consisting of the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, the NX6, 8 and 10, the iX12, iX20 and others) while you fly.
 

Resilient Style

Durable Design
Building and construction with sophisticated EPO material provides a lightweight yet resilient airframe that is difficult enough to handle daily flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. And in the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or elements and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily available.
 




Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly
The Carbon Cub S 2 gets here primarily factory-assembled with the power system, servos, flight controller and receiver set up. All you require to do is finish some fast and simple final assembly, without making use of glue or unique tools, and you'll be all set to fly in less time than it requires to charge a battery!
 

Versatile Equipment Options

Versatile Gear Options
Thick turf, gravel paths, dirt tracks; you can fly from these and lots of other surface areas that are difficult for most models of this size to handle. The robust landing gear is equipped with oversized tires that soak up the bumps of rough surface areas and supply exceptional prop clearance. The optional float set (HBZ7390, sold separately) takes just a couple of minutes to install and all the essential hardware is consisted of with the aircraft and float set so you can fly from lakes and ponds.
 




Optional Flaps

Optional Flaps
Practical flaps are a choice for enhanced slow speed handling and even much shorter departures and landings. This function requires a 7+ channel computer system transmitter plus a flap servo and a servo extension (sold separately).
 

Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Easier Landings

Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is simple to install and supplies automatic "flare" control to help unskilled pilots "grease" landings by lessening or entirely eliminating bouncing (works over many/most surface areas and supplies maximum performance when flying over/landing in turf).
 





Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology

Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With fast and simple setup of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold separately), you can include next-level autonomous assistance features that make it even easier to learn to fly. With SAFE Plus added, you get:

AutoLand
Triggered by just holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the aircraft on a stabilized method to arrive at its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional assistance to prevent barriers or to adjust the method while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your abilities progress and you get more confidence, you can take over more control inputs, eventually finding out to land with no assistance from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This useful SAFE Plus-exclusive function permits you to "pause" the flight by putting the aircraft into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the fast press of a button, the aircraft will automatically go back to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle till the command is canceled with another fast press of the button. It's a fantastic method to securely hand the controls off to a good friend or regain visual contact if you ever forget the model.

Virtual Fence
It's simple to mistakenly let an RC aircraft fly too far, however with Virtual Fence, fret no more! It develops an invisible border the aircraft won't fly past. When the plane reaches this border, it will automatically turn around and fly back toward the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control once again.

 





Flight School Qualifying Trainer

Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This trainer model gets approved for use in the Horizon Pastime Flight School. As a fitness instructor, this plane requires minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It likewise includes SAFE® (Sensing unit Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to help new pilots control their models. Purchase this product in addition to a three-month AMA trial subscription to get going. More details can be found here!
 





Specifications

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Battery Charger: Sold Separately

Completion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Adapter Type: IC3

Flaps: No

Product: EPO

Motor Size: 480 Brushless Motor 960kV

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Product Length: 34.06" (865 mm)

Product Weight: 32.2oz (913g) without Battery

Radio: Consisted of

Receiver: Consisted of

Recommended Motor Battery: THREE 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo with EC3 or IC3 Adapter

Servos: Consisted of

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Included

Technology : AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 51.18" (1300 mm)

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