Learn how to setup your new HobbyZone 450mm XCub RTF Micro Trainer
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- čas přidán 2. 06. 2024
- Do this before you fly! Learn how to assemble and setup your new 450mm XCub before you fly it. Topics include assembly, control surface check, powering up the motor, wind, and flying area.
Introduction
Now it's easier than ever to learn to fly RC (Radio Controlled) airplanes in more places and smaller spaces with the HobbyZone® XCub 450mm! Its ultra-micro size makes it perfect for flying in large yards, parks, soccer fields, and other suitable spaces where larger “trainer” models can’t typically be flown successfully by first-time pilots. Plus, it features a “pop off” prop saver design and incredibly tough EPP construction that makes it one of the most durable trainer airplanes yet! Best of all it also features SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that helps prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation, and crashes so nearly everyone can learn to fly successfully. The 100% factory-assembled airframe is equipped with a reliable electric power system, receiver, and servos. It’s also RTF (Ready-To-Fly) right out of the box including two rechargeable batteries, a charger, and a controller/transmitter so there’s nothing else you need to buy or provide to fly!
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 XCub 450mm is a scale replica of the popular XCub by CubCrafters, which is the safest and most extensively tested adventure airplane ever! It’s also an upgraded and modern iteration of the Super Cub and the classic J-3 Cub that came before it - which was one of the most popular trainer aircraft designed before WWII. That’s a big part of why the XCub 450mm makes learning to fly radio controlled (RC) airplanes in more places and smaller spaces easy and fun! Its ultra-micro size makes it an ideal choice for a smaller trainer model that can be flown in large yards, parks, soccer fields, and other suitable spaces where larger models can’t typically be flown successfully by first-time pilots. Best of all, it’s equipped with Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope (SAFE) technology that helps to prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation, and crashes so nearly everyone can learn to fly successfully! Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight 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 the fun doesn't stop while or after you learn how to fly! The lightweight yet extremely durable EPP airframe is equipped with a powerful electric motor that delivers long flight times and provides plenty of speed and power to perform aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, and even inverted (upside down) flight in the Experienced mode. Or, if you’re not ready to perform aerobatics on your own, the XCub can automatically perform single or even multiple loops or rolls in the Beginner or Intermediate flight modes with just a quick press of the “Aerobatics” button and by moving the control stick in the desired direction!
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) model includes everything needed to fly in one box and is a perfect choice if you're a new RC pilot. From the 5-channel 2.4GHz controller/transmitter and the AA batteries for it, to the two 1S 400mAh rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries and a convenient charger that can be used with a variety of USB power sources, there's nothing extra you need to buy or provide! There’s even a spare propeller featuring the unique "pop off" prop saver design included in the rare chance you might need it. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
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Because this plane weight all-up is less than 250 grams, no remote id is required per FAA regs. Great video on setup.
that is correct. It is sub-250g, so no remote ID is needed. Thanks for the kind words on the video. After I get some flights on the Cub and Mustang, I will report back on some tips to help out beyond the regular setup.
My 11yr old's first flight was fine at about a minute. Second flight ended in a nose dive into the ground. Broken wing and propeller hub. After repairs, was playing with the remote. Noticed the elevator servo would work fine then at some point would lock up. No further movement until pushing on the elevator. Videoed it maybe 5 times in less than 2 minutes then sent to Horizon. I'll be waiting some months for a replacement!
Sorry to hear about the crash. Sounds like it may have stalled and went in, which is easy to do with the micro trainers. I had my nephew flying one and he pulled the power back from about 15 feet in the air and it stalled and went nose into the ground. Thankfully it was the grass and only the prop came off. The servo sounds like it broke a tooth which is why it wasn't reacting properly. I have broken servo gears before and they act just as you described. What I have found with these micro planes is that due to the high weight they have a high wing loading meaning they need a good amount of airspeed to keep them in the air. Pulling back on the power too much can cause the wings to stall and the plane goes right into the ground. The recovery is to push the nose forward with the elevator, add power, and gently pull up on the elevator as air speed recovers. For a beginner or at low altitude, this is almost impossible to get it all done in time. It seems counterintuitive to push the elevator forward when the plane is in a dive, but that is what is needed to help pick up airspeed and recover. Pulling back on the stick for full up elevator in a stall is going to cause the plane to never recover. Going nose first into the ground is a classic stall condition and these planes can stall very easily with the power reduced. I find they fly best around 60-70% throttle and land best with power on. Pulling the power back to idle on landing will cause a stall. I cut the power to idle when I am just about a foot off the ground so that the prop isn't powered when it touches down.
@BRGT350 Guess we'll never know if the elevator servo was bad prior to the crash, but I think it was. My boy has done well with his UMX Turbo Timber EVO. My hope is the Xcub can be a cheaper/more durable option for my 9yr old. Also, it seems like the small servos are working pretty hard to move the control surfaces. All that takes is a little friction on the rods. When we get the new plane, we'll compare the two and tear down the bad servo. Since they don't sell spare parts separately, I'm guessing there isn't a good way to take this fuselage apart.
yeah, that is always the hard part as there is a chance the servo had a problem prior to the crash and locked up in flight. I had that happen to me once with one of my planes. It had a broken servo tooth from impact during transport, it checked out fine during pre-flight, but once I got in the air, the servo found the broken tooth and the plane crashed. Locked up the rudder servo just after take-off. The UMX Turbo Timber Evolution is such a fantastic flying model, one of the best I have ever flown. I find it easier than the micro trainers, but I am also used to the Timber and have it really dialed in with my NX8. The nice thing about the micro trainers is that I can let kids try it out where I wouldn't let them try my other planes. The youngest kid I have had try the Micro Cub was 10 without any flight experience. She did ok, but I had my fingers hovering over the sticks to jump in and help. So much easier with a traditional buddy-box. My 12 year old nephew has flown the micro Mustang and did ok, but had a lot of crashes from pulling the power back too much and stalling. He can fly his Carbon Cub pretty well, but struggled a bit on the micro Mustang. It was a stall every time that got him. He was used to his bigger Cub that you can pull the power back and it will glide nicely. With the micro trainers, they stall when the power is pulled back too far. One trick on the props, paint the tips with neon paint to make them easier to find in the grass. Hopefully you can get a replacement soon and get back into the air!
@BRGT350 Yeah I should paint the prop. I am also 75% done with CAD modeling the prop hub. Hopefully we can print those instead of buying the whole assembly. Was showing my 12yr old how to use SolidWorks and our 3D printer. That or are these prop savers generic and purchasable by themself? I hadn't seen them before but I'm new to RC planes.
Well done on designing one in SolidWorks! I spent nearly 20-years as a SolidWorks designer before I moved to a different career. The break-away prop hub on the micro trainers is similar to other planes in this class, but I don't think they are interchangeable. The prop for the Mustang and Cub are the same and you can use either one, however the spinners are different, but that is cosmetic. I do know Horizon is working on getting props in faster than originally planned. I don't think anyone is breaking them, but they are losing them. I lost one for about a week or so before finding it. I lost it in the air and it landed in some tall grass. It was ran over by the lawnmower, but wasn't damaged. I cleaned it up and still use it. I painted the prop tips neon yellow and used some chrome markers to paint wide stripes on the backside of the prop blades since the prop usually faces down and the rear is up. Since the prop is designed to pop off, it is a good idea to check it before each flight. If one of the clip-in tabs isn't fully seated, the prop will depart in flight. You shouldn't need to replace the hub on the props unless you had a hard impact on pavement or concrete. My prop comes off almost every flight when I land in the grass, which is what it is designed to do in order to prevent damage. The prop coming off is normal, unless it happens in the air.
Calibrate the gyro helps, too . Just make sure the plane is level before you reset the gyro .
Correction, there is a calibration for the gyro on page 15 of the manual. I haven't tried that yet as I found it this morning. I was mistaken with my previous comment. The gyro does initialize on start-up, but there is a calibration procedure in the book.
@@BRGT350 The Volantex Minis are 1 of the few cheapies that allow a forced re-calibration of what the gyros see as "level" - most of the rest are fixed at the factory as stated. If your frame gets a bit bent or twisted on this you may have to physically jack up 1 side/corner of the flight board. Mostly these toys work fine for beginners. Getting the u-bend trims sorted out for perfect mechanical trim when you want to progress to "Expert" on these Dinky Toys is what sorts out the Boys from us Doddering Old Farts! 😉😊
@@theoztreecrasher2647 I've got one of the Mini P51 that slowly but steadily climbs because the Gyro system is in a CHEAP made Fuselage.
I have had a tough time in "expert" mode, but have found that the plane is really enjoyable in intermediate mode. My UMX planes are far easier to fly, but are way more fragile and fly with a far more complex radio system that I have tuned for each plane. I was out flying the micro trainers and my UXM Air Tractor last night. The Air Tractor is so easy and comfortable to fly. I was flying it at night and having no trouble at all. I had some kids try out the micro trainers and they did really well and showed how well the planes can survive multiple crashes. Not a mark on the planes! No way would my UMX planes survive that kind of accidents.
@@BRGT350 Yep. Horses for courses! And thanks for the update on the Forced Recalibration of "Level". 👍👍
These were instantly Unobtanium. Nearest window now says maybe October.
yeah, they sold out super quickly! I think the P-51 is still in stock and I know hobby shops have them. I saw some at a shop a week or so ago.
How do you know what % the battery is at?
There isn't a good way to tell that. You do what we all used to do before computerized radios and telemetry, set a timer on your phone and land when it expires. Set the timer for 5-7 minutes, 5 if you are planning to fly aggressive, 7 if you are going to fly throttled back.
@BRGT350 ok thanks, just making sure, that's what I used to do with my nitro plane, just purchased the xcub and trying to get back into flying. Thank you again
you are welcome and congrats on the XCub! I will be doing some follow-up videos on some tips and tricks. To help you get started, here are a few things I have learned already. Intermediate mode is probably the best as it allows for more bank angle than beginner, so you can keep the plane closer to you. Beginner needs a large area as the turns are large. I would avoid experienced mode. I didn't care for that mode at all, but really enjoyed intermediate mode. Paint the prop tips white or yellow in case the prop pops off in the grass, you can find it easier. I found hand launching in beginner mode and then switching to intermediate mode to be the best. I would skip taking off on the ground and hand launch it over grass. Removing the landing gear helps as it is less drag and the plane will flip over in the grass, so just remove them or avoid installing them. Hope that helps!