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Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 6/9/2006 6:55:56 PM   
Fort Knox


 

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Status: offline 		It was suggested to me in another post that I start a Super Cub (from here on SC) discussion. I forget who suggested it, but thanks for a great idea!! So here we go.

This is a place to discuss the soon to be released SC which I am going to order from Hobby Zone in a few minutes. It won't be released until July, so there won't be much to say for a while but we can still get some talk going.

I am curious what people have heard about it in magazines or other internet sources.

Enough from me, what do ya'll have to say??

Kyle

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 6/10/2006 10:48:24 AM   
Fort Knox


 

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Status: offline 		Did some more research today at the LHS. The SC has the same engine and propeller as the the P-51 and new FW-190 and uses the same propeller. I think that I am going to go with this as my new plane, espescially since my next step up is likely going to be the P-51. I think that I like the potential of this plane. The guy at the Lhs did not know much about the SC cause it has not been released yet, but he said he will have on in stock once it is released and he will go fly one to see if he likes it. Anyways, there must be other Cub fans eagerly awaiting the release of this plane, I know that I sure am!!

Kye

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 6/10/2006 2:24:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		i like the size of it...i also like the wing thickness and that it has an actual airfoil...the pz cub has an airfoil but it's shaped from a flat piece of foam...i noticed the auw was in the mid 20 oz area...hopefully the wingloading will be light enough for the 480 brushed motor to give her some decent performance...definitely dig the stock steerable tailwheel and x-port...had to mod my pz cub to have the same features...the only thing i don't like is the color scheme...i'm thinking of just buying the airframe and painting it...also thinking of putting a bl motor in her...

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 6/10/2006 7:47:10 PM   
Fort Knox


 

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Status: offline 		Gunracer, how hard is a brushless conversion?? I really think that I want to buy the SC, but I am not sure if I can wait that long. I may end up buying the J-3 and then the SC down the road. Ultimately I want to graduate to aerobatic warbirds...

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 6/11/2006 8:21:57 PM   
Fort Knox


 

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Status: offline 		Steerable tail wheel, X-Port, ACT, whats not to like? Big 480 motor....

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 2:40:59 AM   
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Status: offline 		Anyone still interested in the Super Cub? I don't think it's gotten much attention under the Hobbyzone brand. I just picked it up yesterday. The LHS said they just got them in. This is my fifth plane (Aerobird Challenger, Megatech Freedom Flyer, Parkzone Stryker, Parkzone Typhoon, Hobbyzone Super Cub). I was looking for a relaxing change of pace from the Stryker and Typhoon that I could also use to help family and friends try flying RC. So far I must say the Super Cub seems to fit the bill perfectly. The power of the geared 480 is right on and the wing generates a lot of lift. Flight is very smooth and predictable. Being larger than the Hobbyzone Cub/Decath seems to make it pretty stable as well. I've been able to loop, fly inverted briefly, hammerhead stall, etc. (typical maneuvers for 3-channel). The design of the plane is great. There is plenty of room in the radio compartment, the battery box works is on the bottom and works well, and the steerable tail wheel makes ROG takeoffs and landings a breeze. I haven't messed much with the ACT (anti-crash technology) feature much since I don't really need it. I've seen some not so good comments about it in other posts but I can't really say one way or the other yet. Fortunately you can turn it on and off easily from the transmitter at the flip of a switch.

Anybody else try this bird yet? It's marketed for beginners but the power, stability, lift, x-port (drop module and I would presume the night flight module and sonic combat module all work) make it a great plane for anyone to have on hand for relaxing flights or teaching new flyers.

Josh

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 4:59:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		If they release a plug and play model I'll go for it. I also would like a change of pace from the faster aircrafts that I fly... and I've always wanted that drop module.

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 9:03:01 AM   
Fort Knox


 

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Status: offline 		I couldn't wait until the end of july to get a plane. I got the Cub, still haven't flown it, grrr, but I will. I kinda want to get one of the SC's as well.

Kyle

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 11:30:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		havent gotten mine yet. i ordered late. i liker the training system though. never could take lessons

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 3:08:37 PM   
bowbender


 

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Status: offline 		I couldn't believe that I just stumbled into it at the LHS. That never happens to me! So far I'm quite impressed with this plane. I agree that a plug and play version would be nice but I doubt we'll see it in the Hobbyzone line. I've never had much trouble with the stock Hobbyzone/Parkzone electronics so I'm happy with it as is.

I hope people don't pass this plane over thinking that it's just for beginners. I look at it as having a very wide audience range from the beginner to the expert who is looking for a change of pace that can accept some mods and so forth. It seems like a very solid airframe that will invite lots of mods and experimentation just as people have done with the Parkzone Cub/Decath. The Super Cub definitely has a size and power advantage over the Cub/Decath right out of the box. For starters I'll be digging out the old drop module that I used with my Aerobird Challenger. Now let's see...where can I get some parachute men? Looks like it's time for a trip to the Dollar Store! Fortunately my wife has been suppotive of my RC flying addiction. She probably recognizes that it's a lot cheaper and safer than me learning to fly full-scale!

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 5:19:07 PM   
EBasil


 

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ORIGINAL: bowbender

I The Super Cub definitely has a size and power advantage over the Cub/Decath right out of the box.


Well, I knew it was bigger, but that's great to hear about the power-to-weight/performance! My Dad & I are having a lot of fun with a Super Dec we put a new prop and motor onto. We think the SuperCub is our next plane...soon as it hits the LHS.

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RE: Official Hobby Zone "Super Cub" Thread - 8/3/2006 7:28:25 PM   
STO


 

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Status: offline 		I was finally able to maiden my SC this morning. Conditions were ideal i.e. no wind and no rain and cloudy so no glaring sun. Everything fits nicely especially the wing. It's a real nice looking bird all put together.

I placed the