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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 before, the Carbon Cub S 2 is the most versatile, capable and easiest to fly scale RC plane yet! Based on the Carbon Cub by CubCrafters, an updated and thoroughly contemporary model of the timeless Super Cub, and geared up with Horizon Hobby's unique and ingenious SAFE innovation, this scale reproduction makes it possible for nearly anyone to discover to fly successfully. The long lasting EPO airframe is geared up with an effective brushless motor in addition to a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed flight controller, receiver and servos. The taildragger landing equipment with extra-large "tundra" style tires and a steerable tailwheel make it possible to remove from and arrive on a wide array of surface areas from pavement to lawn and even gravel. Or optional drifts (sold separately) can be installed for departures from and landings on water. Most importantly, the alternative to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled innovation and the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) makes discovering to fly even easier than ever before!





Features

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

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

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

Panic Healing 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 includes

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

Includes nearly whatever 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 reliable control without disturbance

Use 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 full aerobatic capability

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

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

Robust landing equipment with extra-large tires for operation from a variety of surface areas

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools required

Durable EPO building and construction that's tough yet lightweight

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 ever imagined requiring to the skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are committed to engineering aircraft that you can discover to fly with successfully even if you have actually {never|never ever} flown RC prior to. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we use features industry-leading style and innovation established by experts to keep you in control and discovering at your own rate so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 is the easiest to fly, most capable and versatile scale trainer RC plane yet! It's geared up with unique SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation that assists to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everybody can discover to fly successfully. Novice, Intermediate and Experienced modes allow you to pick the level of stability and control you need, or are ready to try, at the flip of a switch. And you can instantly go back to stable flight utilizing Panic Healing with the push of a button in any flight mode. Oversized "tundra" tires make it possible to remove from and arrive on a variety of surface areas including thick lawn, gravel courses, dirt trails and smooth pavement, or you can install the optional drifts to fly from water—which contributes to its unmatched versatility and capabilities.

The Carbon Cub S 2 is geared up with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that provides a variety of real-time power system related telemetry information including motor RPM, present, battery voltage and more to suitable Spektrum™ AirWare™ geared up transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining via numerous LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Fundamental version. And you have the alternative to easily update to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled innovation that uses features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, in addition to the alternative to install the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings, to make discovering to fly—and to land safely—easier than ever!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Fundamental version includes whatever needed to fly in one box except for a battery and battery charger. This permits you to pick a practical and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage package or the separate 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 Fundamental aircraft after you discover to fly successfully! A BNF Fundamental version is also available for skilled pilots who want to use their preferred Spektrum transmitter in addition to batteries and chargers they might currently own. And for both variations, the powerful and efficient brushless power system including a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the long lasting EPO airframe that assembles quickly and easily without the requirement for glue or special tools.

And the fun does not stop after you discover how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Carbon Cub S 2 is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight and more. You can even use the same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Fundamental version, in addition to the same battery and battery charger you use for the Carbon Cub, to fly a variety of BNF Fundamental version "Next Action" aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m and others!

You can also acquire the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (both sold separately) to fly this and other models utilizing the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Fundamental version! The simulator includes many of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft and integrated Virtual Flight Trainer lessons. This assists brand-new pilots discover to fly successfully by practicing on a PC in the house or on a laptop practically anywhere else!





 




Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility

Ready-To-Fly Fundamental Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter geared up with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation and whatever else you need to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger for the plane. The hassle-free and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 package (SPMXPSA200) includes a compatible three 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be used with a variety of USB source of power. Or you can pick the separate three 1300–2200mAh battery and suitable battery charger you prefer!
 





Telemetry Capable

Telemetry Capable
The Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m is geared up with a telemetry-capable ESC that can offer a variety of real-time power system related telemetry information to suitable transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining via numerous LEDs and audible signals from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Fundamental version. It will also offer motor RPM, present, total battery voltage and more to Spektrum AirWare™ geared up transmitters (including 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.
 

Durable Style

Durable Design
Building and construction with advanced EPO material delivers a lightweight yet long lasting airframe that's tough enough to handle daily flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. And in the regrettable event you harm any airframe parts or parts and can't fix them, a complete line of replacement parts is readily offered.
 




Easy Assembly

Easy Assembly
The Carbon Cub S 2 shows up mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos, flight controller and receiver installed. All you need to do is complete some quick and simple last assembly, without using glue or special tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 

Versatile Equipment Options

Versatile Gear Options
Thick lawn, gravel courses, dirt trails; you can fly from these and lots of other surface areas that are impossible for most models of this size to handle. The robust landing equipment is geared up with extra-large tires that absorb the bumps of rough surface areas and offer outstanding prop clearance. The optional float set (HBZ7390, sold separately) takes simply a couple of minutes to install and all the required hardware is consisted of with the aircraft and float set so you can fly from lakes and ponds.
 




Optional Flaps

Optional Flaps
Functional flaps are an alternative for improved sluggish speed handling and even much shorter departures and landings. This function needs a 7+ channel computer system transmitter plus a flap servo and a servo extension (sold separately).
 

Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Easier Landings

Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is simple to install and provides automatic "flare" control to help unskilled pilots "grease" landings by decreasing or completely getting rid of bouncing (works over many/most surface areas and provides optimal performance when flying over/landing in lawn).
 





Easily Update to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology

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

AutoLand
Activated by just holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the plane on a stabilized method to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even offer some directional guidance to prevent barriers or to adjust the method while letting the system do the rest to carry out a safe landing. As your abilities development and you get more self-confidence, you can take control of more control inputs, eventually discovering to land without any help from the automated system.

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

Virtual Fence
It's simple to accidentally let an RC plane fly too far away, however with Virtual Fence, fret say goodbye to! It produces an invisible limit the plane will not fly past. When the aircraft reaches this limit, it will automatically reverse 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 Fitness Instructor

Flight School Qualifying Trainer
This trainer design gets approved for usage in the Horizon Hobby Flight School. As a fitness instructor, this aircraft requires minimal preparation to be flight-ready. It also includes SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) innovation to help brand-new pilots control their models. Purchase this product in addition to a three-month AMA trial subscription to start. 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

Port Type: IC3

Flaps: No

Material: 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: Included

Receiver: Included

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

Servos: Included

Skill Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Technology : AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 51.18" (1300 mm)

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