Super Cub S BNF with SAFE (HBZ8180): Spektrum - The Leader in Spread Spectrum Technology

Key Features

Three-channel control and slow flight provide an excellent teach-yourself-to-fly experience
Intuitive SAFE™ technology provides three modes to give new pilots the ultimate progressive learning experience
If you lose control of the airplane, "Panic Mode" returns the aircraft to stable, level flight with the push of a button
Beginner and intermediate modes provide support for new pilots by limiting the roll and pitch of the airplane, keeping you in control at all times
Experienced mode allows pilots who have mastered the basics to explore the incredible performance of the Super Cub S aircraft supported by the revolutionary AS3X® stabilization system
Impact-resistant, durable Z-Foam™ construction is extraordinarily tough; but in case of damage, you can make repairs with almost any glue and be back in the air in minutes

Product Specifications

Wingspan:: 47.7 in (1212mm)
Overall Length:: 32.5 in (826mm)
Flying Weight:: 25.2 oz (714 g)
Motor Size:: 480-size brushed motor (installed)
Radio:: 4+ channel DSM2/DSMX transmitter (required)
Servos:: (2) SV80 servos (installed)
Prop Size:: 9 x 6
Recommended Battery:: 11.1V 3S 1300mAh LiPo battery (included)
Flaps:: No
Retracts:: No
Charger:: DC 3S LiPo balancing charger with AC power supply
Minimum Age Recommendation:: 14 years
Experience Level:: Beginner
Recommended Environment:: Outdoor
Assembly Time:: Less than 1 Hour
Is Assembly Required:: Yes

Overview

The first choice for thousands, the HobbyZone® Super Cub has been one of the most popular trainer aircraft on the market thanks to its excellent looks and solid performance. This slow-flying, three-channel trainer makes adjusting to the sensation of flight an easy process. Horizon Hobby has integrated the revolutionary SAFE™ technology system into the Super Cub S to make it easier than ever to teach yourself to fly. With SAFE technology, pilots can fly the Super Cub S in three flight modes and have the option to use the intuitive panic button at any time to return the Super Cub S to steady flight at the push of a button.

Manuals

Bulletins

PRODUCT RECALL: 3S Li-Po DC Balance Charger and Power Supply Found In HobbyZone® Super Cub S RTF (HBZ8100) and BNF (HBZ8180) Products
August 27,2014 Download PDF Version Here Product: Power supplies and 3S Li-Po DC Balance Chargers found exclusively in HobbyZone Super Cub S RTF (HBZ8100) and BNF (HBZ8180) Products not marked with a green circular label on the charger, box, or shipping carton.


Defect Issue: This product recall addresses a problem with the 3S Li-Po DC Balance Charger (HBZ1003) and power supply (HBZ1004) included with the Super Cub S RTF and BNF. There is a possibility that the charger and power supply could cause damage to products or start fires, which could result in injury. The affected chargers and power supplies are found exclusively in the HobbyZone Super Cub S RTF (HBZ8100) and BNF (HBZ8180) aircraft. What To Do: Discontinue use of the charger immediately. Follow the steps below to return the product to Horizon Hobby for a replacement charger.
Corrective Action 1) Check the box, power supply, and charger for your aircraft. If a green circular label does not appear on the power supply, charger, or on the aircraft box (see examples below), the power supply and charger must be returned to Horizon Hobby. Retailers should check shipping cartons. Any Super Cub S product cartons without a green label (see below) containing power supplies and chargers must be returned.


2) Attach masking tape or paper to the power supply and charger with the words “DO NOT USE” clearly labeled. 3) Complete the Return Request form by Clicking Here or pasting the link http://www.hobbyzonerc.com/ProdInfo/Files/HBZ_Charger_Recall_0814.pdf into your browser. Click on the Submit button on the form, or email a copy of the form to HHPS@horizonhobby.com. 4) Upon processing of the completed form, a prepaid shipping label will be sent to you via email. If no email address is provided on the Return Request form, the shipping label will be mailed to you. Return your charger and power supply, along with a printed copy of the completed Return Request form. Upon receipt of the product, Horizon Hobby will mail you a replacement charger. Please allow 14–21 days for processing and delivery.
We apologize for this inconvenience. Horizon disclaims all liability and warranties for any consumer failing to act upon this product recall.
Horizon Hobby	Contact Information	Address
Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests)	http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_ render-service-center	4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Return Request Form	http://www.hobbyzonerc.com/ProdInfo/Files/HBZ_Charger_Recall_0814.pdf
Sales	sales@horizonhobby.com 800-338-4639
©2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC. HobbyZone, the HobbyZone logo and the Horizon Hobby logo are registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. 46720

Warranty

1 Authorized Warranty Period (Date of Purchase)

What this Warranty Covers
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the "Product") will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.

2 Authorized Limited Warranty & Limits of Liability International

What is Not Covered
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations.

OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.

Purchaser’s Remedy
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.

Limitation of Liability
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.

Law
These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.

WARRANTY SERVICES

Questions, Assistance, and Services
Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a Product Support representative.

Inspection or Services
If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton.
NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.

Warranty Requirements
For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.

Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center.

ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded.

United States:
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Service Center
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

All other Products requiring warranty inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822

Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at productsupport@horizonhobby.com with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty.

United Kingdom:
Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

Horizon Hobby Limited
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom

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Horizon Technischer Service
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Germany

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China: Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address:

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Super Cub S BNF with SAFE