Product Description
Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m RTF Basic
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 airplane yet! Based on the Carbon Cub by CubCrafters, an
upgraded and thoroughly modern iteration of the classic Super Cub, and equipped with Horizon Hobby's
exclusive and innovative SAFE technology, this scale replica makes it possible for almost anyone to
learn to fly successfully. The durable EPO airframe is equipped with an efficient brushless motor along
with a telemetry-capable ESC plus a factory-installed flight controller, receiver and servos. The
taildragger landing gear with oversized "tundra" style tires and a steerable tailwheel make it
possible to take off from and land on a wide variety of surfaces from pavement to grass and even gravel.
Or optional floats (sold separately) can be installed for takeoffs from and landings on water. Best of
all, the option to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensor
(LAS) makes learning to fly even easier than ever before!
Features
- The most capable, versatile and easiest to fly scale trainer based on the iconic Carbon Cub from
CubCrafters - Equipped with exclusive SAFE® technology that helps prevent crashes and makes it
easy to learn how to fly - Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced flight modes you can easily change 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 add AutoLand, Virtual Fence and Holding
Pattern features - Optional and easy to install Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) available for smoother landings
- Includes almost everything needed to fly except for a compatible LiPo battery and charger (sold
separately) - Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter with industry-leading DSMX®
2.4GHz technology for reliable control without interference
- Use a 3S 1300mAh battery for great performance overall, or a 3S 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
- Powerful 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 gear with oversized tires for operation from a variety of surfaces
- Quick and easy assembly—no glue or special tools required
- Durable EPO construction that's tough yet lightweight
- Full line of replacement/spare parts available
- Optional floats available for flying from water (sold separately)
- Practice flying this aircraft in the RealFlight® RC flight simulator (sold
separately)
LEARN TO FLY SUCCESSFULLY
Welcome to the exciting world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you've ever dreamed of taking to the
skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are committed to engineering aircraft that you can learn to fly
with successfully even if you've never flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we
offer features industry-leading design and technology developed by experts to keep you in control and
learning at your own pace 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 airplane yet! It's equipped with exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight
Envelope) technology that helps to prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation and crashes so nearly
everyone can learn to fly successfully. Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced modes allow you to choose
the level of stability and control you need, or are ready to try, at the flip of a switch. And you can
instantly return to steady flight using Panic Recovery with the push of a button in any flight mode.
Oversized "tundra" tires make it possible to take off from and land on a variety of surfaces
including thick grass, gravel paths, dirt trails and smooth pavement, or you can install the optional
floats to fly from water—which adds to its unmatched versatility and capabilities.
The Carbon Cub S 2 is equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that provides a variety of real-time
power system related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage and more to compatible
Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight
battery power remaining via multiple LEDs on the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Basic version.
And you have the option to easily upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology that offers features such
as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, along with the option to install the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that
automatically "flares" for smoother landings, to make learning to fly—and to land
safely—easier than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes everything needed to fly in one box except for a battery
and charger. This allows you to choose a convenient and money-saving Spektrum™
Powerstage bundle or the separate battery and charger you prefer! Plus the included Spektrum DXS 2.4GHz
transmitter can be used with other Bind-N-Fly® (BNF) and BNF Basic aircraft after you
learn to fly successfully! A BNF Basic version is also available for experienced pilots who want to use
their favorite Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and chargers they may already own. And for both
versions, the powerful and efficient brushless power system including a telemetry-capable ESC, flight
controller, receiver and servos, are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that assembles
quickly and easily without the need for glue or special tools.
And the fun doesn't stop after you learn 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 included with the RTF Basic version, along
with the same battery and charger you use for the Carbon Cub, to fly a variety of BNF Basic version
"Next Step" aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m
and others!
You can also purchase the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Flight Simulator and a Spektrum WS2000 Wireless
Simulator Dongle (both sold separately) to fly this and other models using the transmitter included with
the RTF Basic version! The simulator features many of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer aircraft
and built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. This helps new pilots learn to fly successfully by
practicing on a PC at home or on a laptop just about anywhere else!
Video Overview
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Ready-To-Fly Basic Flexibility
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes a Spektrum™ DXS
controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology and
everything else you need to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and
charger for the airplane. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage
2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) includes a compatible 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C
Smart charger that can be used with a variety of USB power sources. Or you can choose the
separate 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!
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Telemetry Capable
The Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m is equipped with a telemetry-capable ESC that can provide a variety
of real-time power system related telemetry data to compatible transmitters. This includes
approximate flight battery power remaining via multiple LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS
transmitter included with the RTF Basic version. It will also provide motor RPM, current,
overall battery voltage and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped 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.
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Durable Design
Construction with advanced EPO material delivers a lightweight yet durable airframe that's
tough enough to handle everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. And in
the unfortunate event you damage any airframe parts or components and can't repair them, a
full line of replacement parts is readily available.
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Easy Assembly
The Carbon Cub S 2 arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos, flight
controller and receiver installed. All you need to do is finish some quick and easy final
assembly, without the use of glue or special tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time
than it takes to charge a battery!
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Versatile Gear Options
Thick grass, gravel paths, dirt trails; you can fly from these and many other surfaces that
are impossible for most models of this size to handle. The robust landing gear is equipped
with oversized tires that soak up the bumps of rough surfaces and provide excellent prop
clearance. The optional float set (HBZ7390, sold separately) takes just a few minutes to
install and all the necessary hardware is included with the aircraft and float set so you
can fly from lakes and ponds.
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Optional Flaps
Functional flaps are an option for improved slow speed handling and even shorter takeoffs and
landings. This feature requires a 7+ channel computer transmitter plus a flap servo and a
servo extension (sold separately).
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Optional Landing Assist Sensor for Smoother
Landings
The Spektrum Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) is easy to install and provides automatic "flare"
control to help inexperienced pilots "grease" landings by minimizing or completely
eliminating bouncing (works over many/most surfaces and provides optimum performance when
flying over/landing in grass).
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Easily Upgrade to SAFE® Plus
GPS-Enabled Technology
With quick and easy installation of the optional Spektrum GPS Module (SPMA3173; sold separately),
you can add next-level autonomous guidance features that make it even easier to learn to fly.
With SAFE Plus added, you get:
AutoLand
Activated by simply holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the airplane
on a stabilized approach to land on its own near the GPS initialization point. You can even
provide some directional guidance to avoid obstacles or to adjust the approach while letting
the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your skills progress and you gain more
confidence, you can take over more control inputs, eventually learning to land without any
assistance from the automated system.
Holding Pattern
This beneficial SAFE Plus-exclusive feature allows you to "pause" the flight by putting the
airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated with the quick press of a button,
the aircraft will automatically return to a position above the GPS initialization point and
circle until the command is canceled with another quick press of the button. It's a great
way 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 easy to accidentally let an RC airplane fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence, worry
no more! It creates an invisible boundary the airplane won't fly past. When the plane
reaches this boundary, it will automatically turn around and fly back toward the GPS
initialization point. Then it will "wag" the wings to let you know when you have control
again.
