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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





Introduction
The HobbyZone® Sport Cub S 2 is based on one of the all-time most popular trainer aircraft ever created for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the legendary Sport Cub S. It's ultra-micro size makes it the ideal option for a smaller sized trainer model that can be flown in backyards, parks, soccer fields, football fields and other ideal areas where bigger designs can't typically be flown successfully by newbie pilots. Special SAFE® (Sensor Helped Flight Envelope) technology assists to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everyone can find out to fly successfully. Newbie, Intermediate and Skilled modes allow you to select the level of stability and control you require, or are prepared to attempt, at the flip of a switch.





Features

Updated version of one of the very popular and most popular trainer designs available for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes – the Sport Cub S

100% factory-assembled and prepared to fly right out of the box – no assembly required

Geared up with exclusive SAFE® technology that assists avoid crashes and makes it simple to find out 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 small parks, at sports fields and even inside your home over a basketball court

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

Complete 4-channel control for whatever from training to aerobatic flight capability

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

Effective electrical motor for simple operation and outstanding performance

Light-weight yet long lasting building best for newbie pilots

No FAA registration required (under the 250 gram weight limit)

Complete line of replacement/spare parts plus accessories available

Optional float set (sold independently) for flying from water

Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® simulator





Overview
Invite to the interesting world of RC (Radio Managed) flight! If you've ever imagined requiring to the skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are devoted to engineering aircraft that you can find out to fly with successfully even if you've never ever flown RC prior to. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we offer functions industry-leading style and technology developed by specialists 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® Sport Cub S 2 makes finding out to fly RC airplanes in more places and smaller sized areas much easier than ever! Based on one of the most popular trainer aircraft ever created for finding out to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes—the legendary Sport Cub S —it's ultra-micro size makes it the ideal option for a smaller sized trainer model that can be flown in large backyards, small parks, soccer fields, football fields and other ideal areas where bigger designs can't typically be flown successfully by newbie pilots. Install the optional float set (EFLUA1190, sold independently) and you can include large swimming pools and small ponds to the list of places you can fly! Special SAFE® (Sensor Helped Flight Envelope) technology assists to avoid overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so almost everyone can find out to fly successfully. Newbie, Intermediate and Skilled modes allow you to select the level of stability and control you require, or are prepared to attempt, at the flip of a switch. Plus you can immediately go back to steady flight utilizing Panic Healing in any flight mode. This makes the Sport Cub S 2 a natural advancement of the trainer lots of pilots found out to fly with due to the fact that it includes all of the very same excellent functions, while also including brand-new telemetry abilities that send out flight battery voltage to the transmitter to make the pilot much better knowledgeable about around just how much "power" remains.
And the fun does not stop after you find out how to fly! It's light-weight yet long lasting airframe is geared up with an effective electrical motor that provides long flight times and supplies plenty of speed and power to carry out aerobatic maneuvers consisting of loops, rolls and even inverted (upside down) flight. That indicates the Sport Cub S 2 is a design even experienced pilots will value 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 due to the fact that it permits them to use their favorite Spektrum™ transmitter in addition to batteries and battery chargers they might currently own. And the Ready-To-Fly version is best for newbie pilots due to the fact that it includes a Spektrum™ controller/transmitter geared up with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology, AA batteries for the transmitter, plus a rechargeable LiPo flight battery and USB charger. That indicates there's absolutely nothing additional to buy or provide! Most importantly both variations get here 100% factory-assembled and prepared to go right out of the box – no assembly required!





Needed to Total

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

1S 3.7V 150–200mAh LiPo battery with Ultra-Micro port

Compatible LiPo battery charger

What's in the Box?

(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 System (set up)

(1) Product 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 require to do is bind the receiver to a compatible Spektrum DSMX®/DSM2® equipped transmitter (sold independently), install a charged battery (sold independently) and fly!
 

Fully Assembled

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





Resilient Design

Resilient Design
Construction with innovative EPS product provides a lightweight yet long lasting airframe. In the unfortunate occasion you damage any airframe parts or elements and can't repair them, a complete line of replacement/spare parts is readily offered.

Optional Floats

Optional Floats
Turn the Sport Cub S 2 into a float plane with the optional float set (sold independently). Installation takes just a couple of minutes and all the essential hardware is consisted of with the airplane and float set.





Sport Cub S 2

 




 

SAFE technology
 

Learn to Fly Effectively with SAFE® Innovation
If this is your first RC airplane, Horizon Hobby-exclusive SAFE (Sensor Helped Flight Envelope) technology prevents over-control and crashes. It also provides multiple flight modes to provide more control and abilities as your skills progress at the flip of a switch:

Newbie Mode

In this flight mode, the airplane has pitch (up/down) and bank (left/right) angle restricts that avoid over-control which might lead to a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are released, the airplane automatically returns to level flight enabling you to relax and take pleasure in merely 'steering' the airplane through the sky. Most importantly, takeoffs are as basic as providing full throttle and letting the airplane fly off a suitable surface area, or by providing it a quick hand launch over surfaces such as lawn, and landings are as simple as reducing the throttle and letting it glide to a landing by itself.

Beginner Mode
 

Intermediate Mode

This flight mode permits more liberty in pitch and bank, but still prevents considerable over-control and the airplane does not go back to level flight by itself. This permits you to make tighter turns and to climb and descend faster as your skills advance.

Intermediate Mode
 

Skilled Mode

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

Experienced Mode
 

 

Panic Healing

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

Panic Recovery




 

Sport Cub S 2



Specifications

Battery charger: Sold independently

Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic

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

Landing Gear: Fixed main with steerable tail wheel

Length: 16.3 in (414.5mm)

Material: Foam

Suggested Fuel: Electric

Recommended Motor Battery: 150mAh 1S (sold independently), 1S 3.7V 150-200mAh LiPo battery with Ultra-Micro port

Frequently Bought Together

Hobby Zone Sport Cub S 2 BNF Basic with SAFE
+
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
$149.99
E-Flite 150mAh 1S 3.7V 45C LiPo Battery
$7.39
E-Flite 1S USB Li-Po Charger, 300mA
$13.19

Total Price: $170.57

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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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