Hobby Zone Super Cub versus Hobbico Super Star EP
06-10-2007, 12:18 PM
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Hobby Zone Super Cub versus Hobbico Super Star EP
I'm a beginner that would like information on which one of these planes would be the best for a beginner. Thank you for any input.
06-10-2007, 03:52 PM
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RE: Hobby Zone Super Cub versus Hobbico Super Star EP
I have just purchased a HBZ Super Cub and am very pleased with it! I am learning to fly by myself because there are no clubs close to me. Anyway, I've crashed the Cub at least 8 times and am shocked at how tough this thing is! It's very easy to fly, too. The last crash I had with it, it had gotten out of my sight and ate a tree. Or, more correctly, the tree ate it! It broke the "wing hold down pegs" and as soon as I get some more of them, I'm going to take it out and abuse it some more!
I am a newbie, but I highly recommend this plane!
I am a newbie, but I highly recommend this plane!
06-10-2007, 04:40 PM
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RE: Hobby Zone Super Cub versus Hobbico Super Star EP
By almost all accounts, the Hobbico Superstar EP is underpowered with the stock motor and battery. Hobbico's new Electristar trainer is much more flyable, but flight times are still reported as short with the recommended pair of 3000Mah NiMH batteries.
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RE: Hobby Zone Super Cub versus Hobbico Super Star EP
The stock power setup of the Superstar EP can fly the plane around OK once it is airborne, but the stock battery averages about four to six minutes flight time. Basic aerobatics like inverted flight or Immelmann turns are challenging with the stock setup, however, as there isn't really any extra power available.
Taking off is the real issue. A paved runway would allow you to do rolling takeoffs, but you'd need a lot of room. The Superstar EP is going to have to be hand-launched at any grass field where the runway grass is longer than a putting green.
Taking off is the real issue. A paved runway would allow you to do rolling takeoffs, but you'd need a lot of room. The Superstar EP is going to have to be hand-launched at any grass field where the runway grass is longer than a putting green.
