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AIRPLANES | Home » » » SUPER CUB DSM RTF | | | | | | | Description: | | The HobbyZone Super Cub DSM® is the best way to learn how to fly. The Super Cub helps pilots learn the basics of throttle, steering and pitch control using the exclusive HobbyZone Anti-Crash Technology (ACTTM). And beyond being a great way to learn how to fly, the Super Cub DSM includes a sophisticated SpektrumTM DX4e 4-channel 2.4GHz DSMXTM transmitter, which supports both Spektrum DSM2 and DSMX receivers. The DX4e boasts the best 2.4GHz RC technology available. And the best part is it can also be used with other RC aircraft as a pilot's skills progress. That includes many exciting Bind-N-Fly® airplanes and helicopters from E-flite, ParkZone and Blade. The trainer port on the back of the DX4e lets beginners buddybox with a flight instructor who also has a DSM2 or DSMX transmitter from Spektrum or JR. And they can also connect to the Phoenix R/C Pro Flight Simulator and fly on their PC | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 49.5 inches | | Product Width:
| 15.2 inches | | Product Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Product Weight:
| 15.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 52.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 52.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 6.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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45 of 45 found the following review helpful:
 Great first RC airplane!Dec 27, 2011
By C. LARSEN
I have been flying my Super Cub DSM for a few months now and absolutely love it. The plane flys extremely well, is forgiving in accidents, easy to repair if needed, and is a ton of fun to fly. I had no RC flying experience prior to getting this, and was apprehensive of what I was getting myself into. The 4 foot wingspan was daunting, and I was second guessing my decision after I bought it. I now know that this larger plane is much easier to control than, say, a Mini Super Cub. The reason is mostly because it can better handle the slight winds while up at altitude and is easier to spot in the sky.
Here's a short list of tips I came up with for the Super Cub DSM:
1. Turn off the ACT (Anti-Crash Technology) switch and never turn it on again. This will cause more crashes than it will save you from. If you don't believe me, just power up your plane on the gound (throttle off) and pull back on the elvator stick and hold for a second. It will counter your input and lock for 3 seconds. Same goes for any other full motion moves you try. This "technology" resulted in my one and only high-speed nose dive accident.
2. Prior to first flight, line the entire fuselage and leading edges of the wings with clear packing tape (I used the heavy-duty Scotch Tape variety). This will save you from knicks in the Z-foam, as well as reinforce the main structure. This one tip has saved me lots of repair costs, and even after quite a few accidents, I still have yet to replace the wings.
3. Buy a couple extra cowlings (cover over the motor) and a couple spare props. You will undoubtedly go through a few of these when first learning to fly. It's nice to be able to quickly swap out a part rather than be "grounded" for a few days while you wait for them to ship to you.
4. If you ever have an accident that is severe enough to break the fuselage, simply use JB Welder contact adhesive to glue it back together. My ACT incident mentioned in tip #1 resulted in a full break just behind the wings, and I had it back and flying the next day! This plane is super easy to repair.
5. Keep the sun to your back on your first few flights. There's nothing scarier than not knowing what direction, altitude, or speed the plane is going as you helplessly stare into the sun. Yep, I had to do that a few times...
6. Kill the motor on landing approach and glide in with just the rudder and elevator inputs. Right before the wheels touch down, pull back on the stick to "flare out" the plane. Makes for some perfect landings!
7. Buy the aerial drop module. It comes with a small parachute man and two bombs. I have two boys (6 and 3 year olds) that absolutely love to chase down the items as I "bomb" the runway. It helps keep the kiddos interested, and I have to admit that I love the feature as well.
8. Buy the DSM version rather than the LP one. The controller and additional range are well worth the extra $20 or so. Plus, with the DSM version, you get the X-port for using the aerial drop module, night flight module, or sonic warfare module.
9. NEVER fly on windy days. If you are looking at a flag pole and see the flag blowing, it is too windy. While it is possible to fly in these conditions, you certainly never want to do it when you are first learning. For your first 5-10 flights, try to go on really calm days. Your plane and your wallet will thank you for it later. :)
Bottom line: I abosolutely love this plane and would buy it again in a heartbeat if I ever lost it. Take it easy on your first few flights, check out my tips above, and you'll be flying like a pro in no time!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Love itJan 08, 2012
By brett alcorn
OK first of all I am a complete NOOB at this hobby.
I have flown Syma s107 helis though, a 5 star product also.
I have PACKED this plane into the ground so hard that I snapped the fuselage into 2 pieces (twice) first time it broke in 1/2 right under the wing through the battery compartment and the second time I snapped off the whole tail feather assembly.
Both times all it took to repair was some
ca glue ( I use Zap A Gap) and some reinforced packing tape. both times I had it back in the air flying like nothing happened to it in less than 1 1/2 hours !
The plane is actually much stronger now than when it was new!
Its kinda funny how after you really crash it good, and you Realize how easy it is to fix it, then you can begin to relax and really enjoy flying this wonderful plane.
I highly recommend this plan to a beginner because of its stable flying characteristics and also because it is a great entry into the repair/maintenance side of RC hobby with its simplicity
Beginners Alert:
Maintenance and Repair are a large part of this Hobby!
Its a learning process that's what make its so much fun and interesting.There is plenty of help and resources out there especially on the Web.
Good Luck and Happy Flying
P.S. All you guys out who have broke your plane and say it cant be fixed please send them to me... I would love to Have them!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent First AirplaceSep 28, 2011
By Dan
I bought this plane from Hobby Zone and taking off was fairly simple. However, once flying, turing around proved to be difficult because all the controls reverse (up is down, left is right, and so on).
I have crashed this thing numerous times and the have been able to tape and repair this plane every single time. I have broken off the rear tail assembly, crushed the side of the fuselage, and even destroyed the motor mounts.
Surprisingly, the only things that cost to repair was the purchase of electrical tape. It holds up much better than duct tape thanks to its elastic nature and it's because of the repairability that I gave it 5 stars.
After all these crashes, I've finally managed to take off and land without incident and have managed to fly this until the battery runs out. It's a great airplane for first time learners since its repair costs are very low.
I would recommend the DSM version as opposed to the LP because of the transmitter and range. I would also recommend a flight simulator cable and a flight sim program if you don't want to crash your plane on your first attempt.
Comes ready to fly, but some minor assembly is required.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great PlaneJan 09, 2012
By W. J. Chambers
"Mr. Toad's Wild Ride"
This was my first remote plane, and really showed it after a few attempts to fly. Ran it into chain link fence on first attempt. Then the ground and had a wing that looked like an old comb pretty quick. But, she didn't care, and kept on going.
I was able to take off from the ground in a few tries in hard packed field.
Landing is easy, the hard part is learning to fly towards you as everything goes backwards (practice fixes that).
It comes with extra prop, get another, a couple of cowlings and even a set of extra struts, about 12 dollars worth of spare parts.
As other review there are a few items that one needs to do before flying.
The clear packing tape is a life saver of the body and wings.
While you really want to fly, wind is evil when starting out, wait for a windless or very very mild day.
Realize this plane goes fast, so you need a large area to fly, if you think area is big enough, it should be bigger.
I am not sure if the ACT was the culprit or I was just a newbie, but I did a nosedive that was for the movies. (so haven't used since)
Tore up the entire front end (cowling, prop, prop shaft and struts) but got them all replaced for less than 20 bucks.
Hit so hard the nose fell off the next day, yes the entire nose, in the car driving it to field next day.
foam glue and tape fixed her right up.
I love this plane, I have beaten it, stuck it in trees, bounced off fences and rocks, and she still goes. My wife was talked out of buying one of the cool warbirds as my first plane, and I thank her everytime I go bouncing off the field and nose diving. Great plain, cheap to maintain, and overall a great buy. I also found you can paint it to make it stand out a bit more, so now my blue bomb prowls the big parks and fields around Austin. Can't wait to get the floats when I get better.
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Great first planeDec 27, 2011
By Brad
This plane is a great starter! Easy to fly. If you can't fly this plane, you need to start with the Firebird. It doesn't get much easier.
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