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Hobby Zone Sport Cub S 2 BNF Basic with SAFE (Hobby Zone 44500 | HBZ44500)

Model: Hobby Zone 44500
Dist. #: HBZ44500   SKU: HBZ44500

Customer Reviews: Rated 4.0 stars 4 of 5 (3 Reviews)

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Sport Cub S 2 BNF Basic with SAFE...


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Sport Cub S 2





Introduction
The HobbyZone® Sport Cub S 2 is based upon one of the all-time most popular fitness instructor airplane ever designed for discovering to fly radio managed (RC) airplanes—the legendary Sport Cub S. It's ultra-micro size makes it the ideal option for a smaller sized fitness instructor design that can be flown in backyards, parks, soccer fields, football fields and other ideal spaces where larger models can't normally be flown effectively by first-time pilots. Special SAFE® (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) innovation helps to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everyone can discover to fly effectively. Newbie, Intermediate and Skilled modes allow you to select the level of stability and control you need, or are all set to try, at the flip of a switch.





Features

Upgraded version of one of the very popular and most popular fitness instructor models available for discovering to fly radio managed (RC) airplanes – the Sport Cub S

100% factory-assembled and all set to fly right out of the box – no assembly needed

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

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

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

Ultra-micro size to fly in little parks, at sports fields or even indoors over a basketball court

Offers telemetry information to the controller/transmitter indicating flight battery voltage

Full 4-channel control for everything from training to aerobatic flight ability

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

Powerful electric motor for simple operation and outstanding efficiency

Lightweight yet long lasting construction best for first-time pilots

No FAA registration needed (under the 250 gram weight limitation)

Full line of replacement/spare parts plus accessories available

Optional float set (sold independently) for flying from water

Practice flying this airplane in the RealFlight® simulator





Overview
Welcome to the interesting world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you have actually ever imagined taking to the skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are devoted to engineering airplane that you can discover to fly with effectively even if you have actually never ever flown RC prior to. Every HobbyZone® airplane we provide functions industry-leading style and innovation developed by experts to keep you in control and discovering at your own speed so you can turn your imagine flight into a reality!
The HobbyZone® Sport Cub S 2 makes discovering to fly RC airplanes in more locations and smaller spaces much easier than ever! Based on one of the most popular fitness instructor airplane ever designed for discovering to fly radio managed (RC) airplanes—the legendary Sport Cub S —it's ultra-micro size makes it the ideal option for a smaller sized fitness instructor design that can be flown in big backyards, little parks, soccer fields, football fields and other ideal spaces where larger models can't normally be flown effectively by first-time pilots. Install the optional float set (EFLUA1190, sold independently) and you can include big pools and little ponds to the list of locations you can fly! Special SAFE® (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) innovation helps to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everyone can discover to fly effectively. Newbie, Intermediate and Skilled modes allow you to select the level of stability and control you need, or are all set to try, at the flip of a switch. Plus you can immediately go back to stable flight using Panic Healing in any flight mode. This makes the Sport Cub S 2 a natural development of the fitness instructor lots of pilots discovered to fly with since it includes all of the very same fantastic functions, while also including brand-new telemetry capabilities that send out flight battery voltage to the transmitter to make the pilot better aware of approximately how much "power" remains.
And the fun does not stop after you discover how to fly! It's light-weight yet long lasting airframe is equipped with a powerful electric motor that provides long flight times and provides lots of speed and power to perform aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls and even inverted (upside down) flight. That implies the Sport Cub S 2 is a model even experienced pilots will appreciate and take pleasure in flying – and can also use to teach others to fly. The Bind-N-Fly® Standard version is the best option for those pilots since it allows them to use their preferred Spektrum™ transmitter along with batteries and chargers they may already own. And the Ready-To-Fly version is best for first-time pilots since it includes a Spektrum™ controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz innovation, AA batteries for the transmitter, plus a rechargeable LiPo flight battery and USB charger. That implies there's absolutely nothing extra to buy or offer! Best of all both versions show up 100% factory-assembled and all set to go right out of the box – no assembly required!





Needed to Complete

6+ channel Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® suitable transmitter

ONE 3.7V 150–200mAh LiPo battery with Ultra-Micro port

Suitable LiPo battery charger

What remains in package?

(1) HobbyZone® Sport Cub S 2 with:

(1) Electric Motor (set up)

(2) Linear Servos (set up)

(1) Spektrum™ Receiver, ESC and (2) Servo Control Unit (set up)

(1) Item Handbook





 




Bind-N-Fly® Benefit

Bind-N-Fly® Convenience
This Bind-N-Fly® (BNF®) Standard version comes out of the box with the power system, servos and a Spektrum™ 2.4GHz receiver set up, so all you need to do is bind the receiver to a suitable Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® equipped transmitter (sold independently), set up a charged battery (sold independently) and fly!
 

Totally Put Together

Fully Assembled
The Sport Cub S 2 arrives 100% factory-assembled and all set to go right out of the box. That implies you can be flying in simply the time it takes to charge the battery!
 





Long lasting Style

Long lasting Style
Construction with innovative EPS material provides a light-weight yet long lasting airframe. In the regrettable event you harm any airframe parts or elements and can't repair them, a full line of replacement/spare parts is easily offered.

Optional Floats

Optional Floats
Turn the Sport Cub S 2 into a float aircraft with the optional float set (sold independently). Setup takes simply a few minutes and all the essential hardware is included with the plane and float set.





Sport Cub S 2

 




 

SAFE technology
 

Learn to Fly Successfully with SAFE® Technology
If this is your first RC plane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensing Unit Helped Flight Envelope) innovation prevents over-control and crashes. It also uses several flight modes to provide more control and capabilities as your skills progress at the flip of a switch:

Newbie Mode

In this flight mode, the plane has pitch (up/down) and bank (left/right) angle restricts that avoid over-control which could result in a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are released, the plane automatically goes back to level flight enabling you to relax and take pleasure in simply 'steering' the plane through the sky. Best of all, takeoffs are as simple as giving complete throttle and letting the plane fly off a suitable surface area, or by giving it a fast hand launch over surfaces such as lawn, and landings are as simple as lowering the throttle and letting it slide to a landing by itself.

Beginner Mode
 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode allows more liberty in pitch and bank, but still prevents substantial over-control and the plane does not go back to level flight by itself. This allows you to make tighter turns and to climb up and come down much faster as your skills advance.

Intermediate Mode
 

Skilled Mode

In this flight mode there are no pitch or bank angle limits so you have total control! You can even fly inverted (upside down) and perform aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls, stall turns and more.

Experienced Mode
 

 

Panic Healing

If you lose control of the plane in the Intermediate or Skilled flight modes, simply activate the Panic Healing mode with the push of a button and launch the control sticks. SAFE innovation will automatically return the plane to level flight.

Panic Recovery




 

Sport Cub S 2



Specifications

Charger: Sold independently

Conclusion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

Flying Weight: 0-250g, 2.0 oz (57g)

Landing Gear: Fixed primary with steerable tail wheel

Length: 16.3 in (414.5mm)

Product: Foam

Advised Fuel: Electric

Recommended Motor Battery: 150mAh ONE (sold independently), ONE 3.7V 150-200mAh LiPo battery with Ultra-Micro port

Frequently Bought Together

Hobby Zone Sport Cub S 2 BNF Basic with SAFE
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E-Flite 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C LiPo Battery
+
E-Flite 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA
This Item: Hobby Zone Sport Cub S 2 BNF Basic with SAFE
$99.99
E-Flite 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C LiPo Battery
$7.39
E-Flite 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA
$13.19

Total Price: $120.57

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Rated 5 stars Great beginner to intermediate small plane
By David H on January 4, 2021

Binded fine with my Spektrum. I think it is the customers responsibility to determine if what they are buying is compatible with their transmitter. Anyway, it flies awesome, so easy and intuitive. Flies slowly very well and is a great plane for beginners. My Dad is 75, had never flown RC and was having a blast with this after a couple of hours of crashes on grass that didn't harm the plane.

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Rated 5 stars Great beginner plane. Don't need to worry if you crash too much.
By Easton S on March 20, 2021   Verified Purchase

Don't be stupid like me and keep your eyes on your plane at all times while flying. I did a nose dive and broke a prop and the gearbox, but that's no issue with the plane, in fact, it took the hit like a chap and the entire chassis is fine otherwise. SAFE works incredibly well and it's great for a new pilot. Highly recommend

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Rated 2 stars Does not bind to DSM2
By Tedd H on September 28, 2020   Verified Purchase

The Sport Cub seems like a great plane but would not bind to my Orangerx T-SIX DSM2 transmitter. Vortex hobbies was extremely helpful and traded it for a PT-17 that binded as advertised.

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