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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 in the past, the Carbon Cub S 2 is the most versatile, capable and most convenient to fly scale RC airplane yet! Based on the Carbon Cub by CubCrafters, an updated and completely modern-day iteration of the classic Super Cub, and equipped with Horizon Hobby's unique and innovative SAFE technology, this scale replica makes it possible for practically anybody to find out to fly successfully. The durable EPO airframe is equipped with an effective brushless motor along with a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed flight controller, receiver and servos. The taildragger landing equipment with large "tundra" style tires and a steerable tailwheel make it possible to remove from and arrive on a wide array of surfaces from pavement to grass and even gravel. Or optional floats (sold independently) can be set up for launches from and landings on water. Best of all, the option to include SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) makes learning to fly even much easier than ever before!





Features

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

Equipped with unique SAFE® technology that assists prevent crashes and makes it easy to find out how to fly

Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes you can quickly alter between at the flip of a switch

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

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

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

Consists of practically whatever needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and battery charger (sold independently)

Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology for reliable control without interference

Use a three 1300mAh battery for piece de resistance in general, or a three 2200mAh battery for more flight time

Factory-installed Spektrum servos, flight controller and serial receiver

4-channel control with 4 servos for training to full aerobatic capability

Powerful and effective brushless power system consisting of a 30A telemetry-capable ESC

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

Robust landing equipment with large tires for operation from a range of surfaces

Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools required

Long lasting EPO building that's tough yet lightweight

Complete line of replacement/spare parts available

Optional floats available for flying from water (sold independently)

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





DISCOVER TO FLY SUCCESSFULLY
Welcome to the amazing world of RC (Radio Managed) flight! If you've ever dreamed of requiring to the skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are committed to engineering aircraft that you can find out to fly with successfully even if you've never ever|never ever} flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we use features industry-leading design and technology developed by specialists to keep you in control and learning at your own rate so you can turn your imagine flight into a reality!

The HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 is the most convenient to fly, many capable and versatile scale trainer RC airplane yet! It's equipped with unique SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that assists to prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everyone can find out to fly successfully. Newbie, Intermediate and Experienced modes allow you to choose the level of stability and control you need, or are all set to attempt, at the flip of a switch. And you can immediately return to stable flight using Panic Recovery with the push of a button in any flight mode. Oversized "tundra" tires make it possible to remove from and arrive on a range of surfaces consisting of thick grass, gravel courses, dirt trails and smooth pavement, or you can install the optional floats to fly from water—which contributes to its unmatched versatility and capabilities.

The Carbon Cub S 2 is equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that offers a range of real-time power system associated telemetry information consisting of motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more to suitable Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power staying through several LEDs on the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. And you have the option to quickly upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology that provides features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, along with the option to install the Landing Assist Sensing Unit (LAS) that instantly "flares" for smoother landings, to make learning to fly—and to land securely—much easier than ever!

The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation consists of whatever needed to fly in one box except for a battery and battery charger. This enables you to choose a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage bundle or the different battery and battery charger you prefer! Plus the consisted of Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz transmitter can be utilized with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you find out to fly successfully! A BNF Basic variation is likewise available for skilled pilots who want to utilize their preferred Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and battery chargers they might already own. And for both versions, the powerful and effective brushless power system consisting of a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that assembles rapidly and quickly without the requirement for glue or special tools.

And the fun does not stop after you find out 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 utilize the exact same DXS transmitter that's consisted of with the RTF Basic variation, along with the exact same battery and battery charger you utilize for the Carbon Cub, to fly a range of BNF Basic variation "Next Action" aircraft consisting of the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m and others!

You can likewise acquire the RealFlight Fitness instructor Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator Dongle (both sold independently) to fly this and other models using the transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation! The simulator includes a number of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft and integrated Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This assists brand-new pilots find out to fly successfully by practicing on a PC at home or on a laptop computer practically anywhere else!





 




Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility

Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic variation consists of a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology and whatever else you need to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and battery charger for the airplane. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) consists of a compatible 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart battery charger that can be utilized with a range of USB source of power. Or you can choose the different 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and suitable 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 information to suitable transmitters. This consists of approximate flight battery power staying through several LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS transmitter consisted of with the RTF Basic variation. It will likewise supply motor RPM, current, total 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.
 

Long lasting Style

Durable Design
Building with sophisticated EPO material delivers a light-weight yet durable airframe that's tough enough to manage daily flying penalty without getting bent out of shape. And in the regrettable occasion you harm any airframe parts or elements 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 primarily factory-assembled with the power system, servos, flight controller and receiver set up. All you need to do is complete some fast and easy final assembly, without using glue or special tools, and you'll be all set to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
 

Versatile Gear Options

Versatile Gear Options
Thick grass, gravel courses, dirt trails; you can fly from these and lots of other surfaces that are impossible for many models of this size to manage. The robust landing equipment is equipped with large tires that take in the bumps of rough surfaces and supply outstanding prop clearance. The optional float set (HBZ7390, sold independently) takes just a couple of minutes to install and all the necessary 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 slow speed handling and even shorter launches and landings. This function needs a 7+ channel computer system transmitter plus a flap servo and a servo extension (sold independently).
 

Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Smoother Landings

Optional Landing Assist Sensing Unit for Smoother Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is easy to install and offers automated "flare" control to assist inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by reducing or totally getting rid of bouncing (works over many/most surfaces and offers optimum performance when flying over/landing in grass).
 





Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Innovation

Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus GPS-Enabled Technology
With fast and easy installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold independently), you can include next-level autonomous guidance features that make it even much easier to find out to fly. With SAFE Plus added, you get:

AutoLand
Activated by simply holding down a button, the sophisticated AutoLand function puts the airplane on a supported approach to arrive on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even supply some directional guidance to prevent challenges or to adjust the approach while letting the system do the rest to perform a safe landing. As your abilities progress and you gain more confidence, you can take over more control inputs, eventually learning to land with no help from the automated system.

Holding Pattern
This useful SAFE Plus-exclusive function enables you to "pause" the flight by putting the airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the fast press of a button, the aircraft will instantly return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle up until the command is canceled with another fast press of the button. It's a great method to securely hand the controls off to a good friend or regain visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.

Virtual Fence
It's easy to accidentally let an RC airplane fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence, stress say goodbye to! It develops an undetectable limit the airplane will not fly past. When the plane reaches this limit, it will instantly reverse and fly back towards the GPS initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control 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 trainer, this plane needs very little preparation to be flight-ready. It likewise consists of SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology to assist brand-new pilots manage their models. Purchase this item along with a three-month AMA trial membership to begin. More details can be found here!
 





Requirements

Approximate Assembly Time: Less than 1 Hour

Battery: Sold Separately

Charger: Sold Separately

Conclusion Level: Ready-To-Fly Basic

Adapter Type: IC3

Flaps: No

Material: EPO

Motor Size: 480 Brushless Motor 960kV

Motor Type: Brushless

Power Type: Electric

Item Length: 34.06" (865 mm)

Item 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

Ability Level: Level 1

Speed Control: Consisted Of

Innovation : AS3X and SAFE

Wingspan: 51.18" (1300 mm)

Frequently Bought Together

Hobby Zone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m RTF Basic
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Spektrum 2200mah 3S 11.1V Smart LiPo 30C; IC3
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Spektrum Smart G2 Powerstage Air Bundle: 3S 2200mAh LiPo Battery / S120 C
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