Super Cub RTF Electric

Product Features

* Realistic scale features in a teach-yourself-to-fly plane
* Powerful 480-motor offers great climb rate and power
* 3-channel radio system
* Steerable tail wheel for easy turns on the ground and controlled takeoffs and landings
* Two transmitter-selectable flight modes, ACT "on" or "off"

Product Details

* Product Dimensions: 49.5 x 15.4 x 4.9 inches ; 6.4 pounds
* Shipping Weight: 6.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
* Item model number: HBZ7100


Product Description

Anybody can have a good time flying the new Super Cub RTF. It comes right out of the box with everything you need included...even batteries for the transmitter. The Super Cub is equipped with 3-channel control that helps provide a true-scale flying experience. Throttle, steering and pitch controls allow you to learn the basics of RC flight, safely and simply, while still having a great time flying. Meanwhile, the instantly recognizable scale Cub design makes you feel as though you're flying a full-size pleasure plane. In addition, the Super Cub comes with all of the features you expect from HobbyZone, including X-Port™ expandability. Its durable Z-Foam™ construction makes the Super Cub incredibly strong and easy to repair, and its unique trim scheme makes it look great in the sky and in your hands.
HobbyZone’s Innovative Anti-Crash Technology

The latest breakthrough in RC flight, Anti-Crash Technology (ACT™) makes teaching yourself to fly easier and safer than ever before. With ACT, anyone can fly.

Here’s how it works:

Two sensors on the Super Cub, one on the top and one on the bottom of the fuselage, monitor the position of the plane in relation to the ground. When the plane is flying level, the top sensor sees the sky, while the bottom sees the ground, and they tell the onboard computer that the plane is flying correctly. If the plane enters a dive and the sensors detect that the plane’s orientation is incorrect, the system will automatically correct the control inputs and help prevent the plane from crashing, allowing you time to regain control. ACT lets you fly without worry. And once you’ve gained experience with your Super Cub, you can turn ACT off for more complete control and increased maneuverability.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful: AWESOME FIRST PLANE, December 6, 2006 By JV (Shingletown, California United States) - See all my reviews Ok everyone is terrified to crash because of the money spent, well I'll tell you I've made some very beginner mistakes and my plane has taken a beating (and I mean beating!!) I've gotten to be a much better flyer and I don't want to move on to another plane I have such a blast with this.

1. ACT does it's job it saved me more then I could tell you.
2. Parts are unbelieveably cheap.( A new fuselage with all the electronics is only 65, wings 20, motor 10 can't beat that)
3. For the beginner it's perfect cause it's very simple to repair just look at it and you'll understand how to fix stuff on it.
4. Very sturdy flyer not squirly at all and when ACT is off you really can do tricks with it.
5. Very easy to put together all you have to do is put on the wings tail assembly and landing gear and is ready to fly as soon as you charge the battery.

I cannot say enough good things about this plane for beginners. You will not be disappointed with this plane.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

A Great First Timer Plane!, January 10, 2007

By	Dan Masters "idano" (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews

I had gotten a Yellow Bee from Harbor Freight (on sale for $30) for Christmas and ended up only getting about 10 minutes of total flight time out of it because it was so difficult to control (2 channel controls motors for turns - no elevator or rudder control).

I started looking at other planes at the hobby shop and talked to the guy that worked there. Asked him about the Supper Cub and he gave it a really good review. Went to another hobby shop - same thing. In fact the second guy I talked to learned on the Supper Cub and said that he enjoys flying it more then his other more expensive planes.

Anyways I as fortunate and found a used on in great shape on Craig's list and talked the wife into letting me buy it. I have taken it out 3 times and have about 45 minutes of flight time. It is super easy to fly.

I did crash once but that was because it was windy outside and I shouldn't have been flying in that kind of wind anyway. I broke the wing but it only cost $20 to replace. Props are $3 each. Also I recommend getting the more powerful 9.6 Volt battery as it really make a difference in giving the plane more power.

I really like this plane and look forward to learning to do tricks with it.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

Great beginner radio controlled plane, June 30, 2008

By	Richard Eltzroth (Cotopaxi, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

Durability: Fun: Educational:

As noted by all the other reviewers, the Super Cub is a great plane for beginners and novices. It's durable and has a large 480 size electric motor and propeller. See the other reviews for all the details.
It doesn't include the newer technology brushless motor or Li-Po battery though.

What no one mentioned however is that anyone thinking this kit contains EVERYTHING a beginner needs to "teach yourself to fly" is in for considerable frustration and expense. The included manual gives only rudimentary flying instructions and the CD is basically good just for preparing the plane for flight. Without the help of someone experienced in flying a radio controlled plane, it is virtually impossible for a novice to fly any R/C plane without subsequent crashes and even possible complete loss of the plane.
Successfully flying this or any R/C plane requires significant training, skill, and quick reflexes as well as considerable open space (something like 20 acres or more), smooth takeoff runway (we're talking golf green or better), and decent landing area. In some ways learning to fly an R/C is more difficult than a real airplane since your view is third person, outside, and the plane's movements can be very quick and erratic.
Thinking a 12 year old can just be let loose with this kit and somehow learn to fly is naive at best. The promotional material with this kit is just not accurate.

With those precautions in mind, beginners can have realistic expectations as well as a lot of fun with this Super Cub learning to fly.

Update 10-16-08:
Here's a recommendation for true beginners in radio controlled airplanes-
try the Multiplex Easy Star! Now that is finally a plane that actually works! With the propeller in the back you don't have to worry about busted props. And with its giant wings, it almost flies itself.

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