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Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 10/25/2007 7:47:40 PM   
plcline67



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I've been flying a Hobbico Superstar .40 for a couple of months now and I'd like to get a parkflyer I can use at a local park and also to help get my wife and daughter into the hobby and not have to drive 40 miles to the "Local" field everytime we want to fly. We've been looking at the Hobbico FlyZone Piper J-3 Cub RTF. It comes with the Tactic radio which I can use with my Futaba on a buddy cord. And I like the fact that it's a parkflyer with ailerons.
RTF for $159.00 Anyone here ever flown this? If so, what do you thing about it?

Here's a pic and a linc to the ad....
And a pic of the Cessna version of the same type

Cessna

Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF


Thanks,
Patrick

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 10/25/2007 8:30:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		It looks pretty decent and for the price it might be a good deal.

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 10/26/2007 2:40:42 AM   
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Status: offline 		I was looking at that one too. I personally think it would be a great choice for a starter plane if you want to spend a little more money, especially since its a 4-channel. I have read alot of good stuff about the Hobby Zone Super Cub, thats a 3-channel and its the same price, could be a better beginner plane.

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 10/27/2007 6:11:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		You can order one of these from redrockethobbies.com too for the same price and I think it comes with an extra battery.

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 10/27/2007 7:11:10 PM   
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Status: offline 		get the flyzone j 3 u were gonna get. i have heard great things about it

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 10/28/2007 6:48:34 AM   
mike early



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Status: offline 		I flew for the first time this evening. ROG on the first flight, but then hand launched it 3 times after than (practicing landings).
Since it's my first flight ever, I cannot compare the FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF to anything else...but I love it!



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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/1/2007 3:37:28 AM   
mike early



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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/1/2007 2:38:49 PM   
plcline67



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So, what did you get?


Well...I ended up getting a Dumas Swamp Buggy! I have a couple nitro airplane engines I'm not using and I thought I'd get an Air Boat so I could use it on the water and have something to run on snow or grass.

But I'll still be getting another airplane. I'll reply back when I do.



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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/9/2007 2:21:32 AM   
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Status: online 		I just got mine today. I have a friend that sold me one for 109.00 shipped!

Getting it ready to fly took about 5 minutes. Im going to fly it in the park tomorrow after work. Ill report back.

Ok, so it has a 380 motor and 15 amp esc. I want to upgrade to brushless. What motor/esc should I look at? I plan on using an 11 volt lipo.

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/9/2007 3:23:36 AM   
N215PB



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Status: offline 		I flew mine today for the 1st time. Flew down the street in a limited space area. I took off on a sidewalk and almost lost it twice before reaching 20'. Recovered and flew well, was making a tight turn about30' and pulled it in tight, she stalled and snap into a spin. Hit in grass, broke wing in half, cracked cowl and bent motor shaft. All my fault, she flew well but is not for beginers, I did put clevis in holes for more control throws so watch out for that. It cost me about $40 for that mistake, should have waited and flown at model field. I just bought the PARK ZONE Super Cub last week and much prefer it's flying habits, much more docile. The FLYZONE Cub is very heavy for it's size.

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/9/2007 3:57:03 AM   
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Ok, so it has a 380 motor and 15 amp esc. I want to upgrade to brushless. What motor/esc should I look at? I plan on using an 11 volt lipo.


I would go for an AXI 2208/26 coupled to a 7X4. It will produce about 14oz of thrust at 10A and weighs 1.6oz. The Castle Creations Pheonix 25A would be a good choice for an ESC.

Ryan

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/9/2007 12:48:02 PM   
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Status: offline 		To upgrade your Cub to brushless, consider using a TowerPro outrunner. Heads-Up-RC on ebay has some great deals: http://stores.ebay.com/Heads-Up-RC

To mount the motor, I have found that the E-flite stick mounts work great.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLM1915
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=EFLM1916

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/9/2007 12:48:11 PM   
webdr



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ORIGINAL: webdr
Ok, so it has a 380 motor and 15 amp esc. I want to upgrade to brushless. What motor/esc should I look at? I plan on using an 11 volt lipo.


I would go for an AXI 2208/26 coupled to a 7X4. It will produce about 14oz of thrust at 10A and weighs 1.6oz. The Castle Creations Pheonix 25A would be a good choice for an ESC.

Ryan

Good info!
Will I need the castle programmer for the esc?

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RE: Hobbico FlyZone® Piper J-3 Cub RTF - 11/9/2007 5:07:53 PM