@romrom059, You don't need to throw it by hand. If you have a smoothe surface to take off from (such as a paved parking lot), you can take off from the ground. We normally launch it by hand because we usually fly in a field that has no runway.
Anyone know of 'how to' aileron addition to this little plane? I bought one from a local hobby shop...for 10 bucks, and it needs work. The plastic gear in the motor had a couple of teeth missing. I ordered a replacement, and intend to fly it with a lipo, though I have the original nicad battery. Everything else seems fine. One wing has a slight crease in it, nothing major.
@peroxidal Don't let that discourage you. Invest in a roll of packing tape and glue. Try to do some cheap repairs wherever possible. It's very likely you'll crash it and break something again during your next flight or two also, so I would avoid buying new parts right now unless they're absolutely necessary. If they are necessary, don't worry, replacement parts usually just cost a few bucks. Repairs are just part of the hobby. My planes are under continual repair. Some look like Frankenstein.
@peroxidal Yes, it's fairly easy to fly. It makes a good beginner plane, although you should still be prepared for a few crash-and-repairs with this one. Try to get it high up into the air before trying any crazy maneuvers. Just fly some simple circles at first. When turning, just do some quick tap-tap-taps on the stick. Don't hold it to the extreme edge of the range or else you'll probably end up oversteering.
Yep. The plane only came with that lame charger that only plugs into your car. I can only imagine they provide that one, because it's cheaper to manufacture (doesn't need an AC to DC converter), and they probably rationalized that people would want it, so they can charge their batteries in the field. It's a bad charger though. It never fully charges my batteries. I bought a thirty dollar LiPo charger that plugs into the wall, and it works great. Can't think of the name right now though.
Inverted flight is possible with this plane, @ the top of your loop, just push all the way forward on the stick and away you go. You should definitely get a brushless motor for your cub if you still fly it, such a nice flyer.
It depends on hard you're pushing the throttle during the flight, but typically we get around 10 minutes of flight time on a single battery. It's good to have 2 or 3 batteries available to have a few good flights.
It's pretty cool plane, but it's essentially a beginner's plane. I don't think most people fly it with all the acrobatics the way Chris (the pilot) does. Chris has flown this plane somewhere between 50 and 100 times. It's probably time for him to move up to more of an expert plane.
Well i think he flys it really well, this is what my son and i should be flying but have been flying the Pitts Biplane Parkflyers and seem to crash each time we fly them. But it's all fun and i think Chris Does a good job flying. Very good Movie.
No, it's not for a beginner. It's more like a intermediet plane. I had less trouble learning the Mustang. After one year of Mustang experience, I took the J3 out and almost crashed it. Learning to fly a J3 is not like learning to bike. You tend to forget after some time.
@romrom059, You don't need to throw it by hand. If you have a smoothe surface to take off from (such as a paved parking lot), you can take off from the ground. We normally launch it by hand because we usually fly in a field that has no runway.
Schlermie 1 month ago
HELLO ! I'm French : You are to oblige of throw(launch) it to the hand? Where it is you who prefer? Otherwise one can make him(it) unstuck normally?
romrom059 1 month ago
Maybe I'll go brushless if the old system ids really worn out.
ib422000 5 months ago
Anyone know of 'how to' aileron addition to this little plane? I bought one from a local hobby shop...for 10 bucks, and it needs work. The plastic gear in the motor had a couple of teeth missing. I ordered a replacement, and intend to fly it with a lipo, though I have the original nicad battery. Everything else seems fine. One wing has a slight crease in it, nothing major.
Thanks for info. if any forthcoming.
ib422000 5 months ago
Yikes, work on the flyin a bit...
Razorscooterpoo 6 months ago
@Razorscooterpoo How 'bout that sweet landing though?
Schlermie 6 months ago
what up with the cartoonie thing
Titanic1415sad 11 months ago
2 min of flying broke 3 things > <
peroxidal 1 year ago
@peroxidal Don't let that discourage you. Invest in a roll of packing tape and glue. Try to do some cheap repairs wherever possible. It's very likely you'll crash it and break something again during your next flight or two also, so I would avoid buying new parts right now unless they're absolutely necessary. If they are necessary, don't worry, replacement parts usually just cost a few bucks. Repairs are just part of the hobby. My planes are under continual repair. Some look like Frankenstein.
Schlermie 1 year ago
@Schlermie no i wouldnt let a little bump in the sky discourage me :) Its repaired and im ready to do it again! so much fun
peroxidal 1 year ago
where was this video taken
arjunpamidi 5 months ago
is this plane pretty easy to fly compared to the j3 piper 4 channel?
peroxidal 1 year ago
@peroxidal Yes, it's fairly easy to fly. It makes a good beginner plane, although you should still be prepared for a few crash-and-repairs with this one. Try to get it high up into the air before trying any crazy maneuvers. Just fly some simple circles at first. When turning, just do some quick tap-tap-taps on the stick. Don't hold it to the extreme edge of the range or else you'll probably end up oversteering.
Schlermie 1 year ago
@Schlermie thanks! i could use all the tips i can get. im taking out today for the first flight
peroxidal 1 year ago
Yep. The plane only came with that lame charger that only plugs into your car. I can only imagine they provide that one, because it's cheaper to manufacture (doesn't need an AC to DC converter), and they probably rationalized that people would want it, so they can charge their batteries in the field. It's a bad charger though. It never fully charges my batteries. I bought a thirty dollar LiPo charger that plugs into the wall, and it works great. Can't think of the name right now though.
Schlermie 1 year ago
..... do you have the charger that only like plugs into cars??? like wtf why not a reg charger i dont understand any idea why?
biggestfire 1 year ago
till it hit's the ground lol.
hhmote 1 year ago
the soundtrack sounds like im watching an episode of a 1970's-80's show. CHiPs maybe.
stormranger6 2 years ago 3
Get the BL version... it RULES.
stphndxtr 3 years ago
it's basically the same price and model as the hobbyzone supercub only with less accesories!!
good vid 5/5
2hyperboys 3 years ago
oh never mind, i just read it has 3 channels;)
dabale3 3 years ago
Pretty cool! I might buy one of these;)
does this model have 3 or 4 channels? plz reply
dabale3 3 years ago
I belive its a 4 channel
nickizxool 3 years ago
Have you guys tried this plane without the wheels? Its performance is sooooo much better without the landing gear.
Inverted flight is possible but not practical. It can't keep the altitude.
ferencgondos 4 years ago
Inverted flight is possible with this plane, @ the top of your loop, just push all the way forward on the stick and away you go. You should definitely get a brushless motor for your cub if you still fly it, such a nice flyer.
DonnyB81 4 years ago
how long does it fly for?
adslparts 4 years ago
It depends on hard you're pushing the throttle during the flight, but typically we get around 10 minutes of flight time on a single battery. It's good to have 2 or 3 batteries available to have a few good flights.
Schlermie 4 years ago
can someone tell me the characteristics of this plane ?
zombie142 5 years ago
Wing span=37.25"; Overall Length=26.75"; Weight=15oz; Motor size=370 power with gearbox; Radio=FM with 3 channels - elevator, rudder and throttle; Speed Control=proportional ESC receiver; Battery: 8.4V 600mAh Ni-MH; Flying Duration=13 minutes; Transmitter Range=2500ft; Frequency=27MHz; X-Port=No
Schlermie 5 years ago
Fly Robbie Fly Up Up Too the Sky.... I had that song stuck in my head for forever
darneir 5 years ago
You can't fight 70's disco.
Schlermie 5 years ago
Really cool looks like a real fun airplane.
linkadrip 5 years ago
It's pretty cool plane, but it's essentially a beginner's plane. I don't think most people fly it with all the acrobatics the way Chris (the pilot) does. Chris has flown this plane somewhere between 50 and 100 times. It's probably time for him to move up to more of an expert plane.
Schlermie 5 years ago
Well i think he flys it really well, this is what my son and i should be flying but have been flying the Pitts Biplane Parkflyers and seem to crash each time we fly them. But it's all fun and i think Chris Does a good job flying. Very good Movie.
linkadrip 5 years ago
No, it's not for a beginner. It's more like a intermediet plane. I had less trouble learning the Mustang. After one year of Mustang experience, I took the J3 out and almost crashed it. Learning to fly a J3 is not like learning to bike. You tend to forget after some time.
ferencgondos 4 years ago