HobbyZone Carbon Cub S+ BNF Basic
Brand: HobbyZone
Part No: HBZ3250
THIS ITEM IS DISCONTINUED AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
PLEASE SEE ITEM #HBZ32500 AS A REPLACEMENT
The HobbyZone Carbon Cub S+ BNF Basic (HBZ3250) is a 1.3m wingspan scale trainer based on the CubCrafters Carbon Cub. It combines durable EPO construction with SAFE Plus GPS assistance to make learning to fly more accessible, adding features such as AutoLand, Holding Pattern and Virtual Fence. Oversized tundra tyres expand your flying sites, and optional flaps and floats provide additional versatility. As a Bind-N-Fly Basic model, it includes key electronics and is ready to bind to a transmitter with Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 technology.
Main Features
- SAFE Plus GPS technology with AutoLand, Holding Pattern and Virtual Fence assistance
- Panic Recovery and three flight modes: Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced
- Oversized tundra tyres for take-offs and landings on rough or grass strips
- Optional functional flaps for short-field performance (requires 7+ channel transmitter, flap servo and extension; sold separately)
- Optional floats available; installation takes minutes and hardware is included with the aircraft and float set
- Durable EPO airframe
- Parkzone 480 brushless outrunner (960Kv) with 18A brushless ESC and 9 x 6 propeller
- 1,300mm wingspan for stable training performance
Key Specifications
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- Wingspan: 1300mm (51.0 inches)
- Length: 865mm (34.0 inches)
- Flying Weight: 1023–1075g (36.1–37.9 oz)
- Approximate Flight Time: 5–7 minutes
- Material: Durable EPO
- CG: 62–68mm back from leading edge of wing at root
- Motor: 480 brushless, 960kV
- ESC: 18A brushless
- Propeller: 9 x 6
- Minimum Required Radio: 4+ channel (6+ for SAFE features; 7+ for optional flaps)
- Recommended Battery: 1300–2200mAh 3S LiPo (sold separately)
What's In The Box
- (1) HobbyZone Carbon Cub S+ 1.3m BNF
- (1) Spektrum DSMX Receiver/Flight Controller
- (1) Parkzone 18A BL ESC
- (1) Parkzone 480 BL Outrunner Motor, 960Kv
- (4) Parkzone Servos
- (1) User Manual
Needed To Complete
- 6+ channel full-range transmitter with Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 technology
- 1300–2200mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo flight battery
- Suitable charger
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Needed to Complete
- 6+ channel full-range transmitter with Spektrum™ DSMX®/DSM2® technology
- 1300-2200mAh 3S 11.1V LiPo flight battery
- Suitable Charger
What's in the box?
- (1) HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S+ 1.3m BNF
- (1) Spektrum DSMX Receiver/Flight Controller
- (1) Parkzone® 18A BL ESC
- (1) Parkzone 480 BL Outrunner Motor, 960Kv
- (4) Parkzone Servos
- (1) User Manual
Whether you've never flown RC before or you got your first taste of flying with a multirotor drone, the revolutionary Carbon Cub S+ is the most versatile, capable and easiest to fly RC airplane yet. Based on the Carbon Cub by Cub Crafters, an upgraded and thoroughly modern iteration of the classic Super Cub, and equipped with Horizon Hobby's exclusive and innovative SAFE® Plus GPS-enabled drone technology, this scale reproduction makes it easier to learn to fly in less time than ever before. Advanced features including AutoLand, Holding Pattern and Virtual Fence make it easy for almost anyone to fly successfully from their very first flight, while additional features including oversized tundra tires and optional flaps and floats offer the capability and versatility to fly from almost any surface, anywhere.
Oversized Tundra Tires
Thick grass, gravel paths, dirt trails - Tundra wheels can tackle these and many other surfaces that would be impossible for most models of this size to handle.
Optional Flaps
The functional flaps are an option for impressive short-field takeoff and landing performance. This feature requires a 7+ channel computer transmitter, a flap servo, and a servo extension. (Sold Separately)
Optional Floats
Turn your model into a float plane with the optional Hobbyzone float set. Installation takes just a few minutes and all the necessary hardware is included with the aircraft and float set.
AutoLand
When activated after holding down a button, the advanced AutoLand function puts the Carbon Cub S+ on a stabilized approach to autonomously land near the GPS initialization point. You can even provide some directional guidance to avoid obstacles or to adjust the approach while letting the system do the rest to execute a safe landing. As your skills progress and you gain more confidence you can take over more of the control inputs, eventually learning to land without any assistance from the automated system at all.
Holding Pattern
This handy SAFE Plus exclusive feature lets you essentially "pause" a flight by putting the airplane into a GPS-guided holding pattern. When activated after the quick press of a button, the airplane will automatically return to a position above the GPS initialization point and circle until the command is cancelled. It's a great way to safely hand the controls to a friend or to regain visual contact if you ever lose sight of the model.
Virtual Fence
It's easy to accidentally let an RC airplane fly too far away, but with Virtual Fence worry no more because it creates an invisible boundary the airplane won't fly past. When the airplane reaches this boundary it will automatically turn around and fly back toward the GPS initialization point, then it will wag the wings to let you know when you have control again.
Panic Recovery
If you ever lose control of the airplane in the more advanced control modes simply switch to Beginner Mode and release the control sticks. SAFE® Plus technology will automatically return the airplane to level flight.
Beginner Mode
Pitch and bank angle limits prevent over-control that can result in a loss of orientation and crashes. When the control sticks are released the airplane returns to level flight on its own. Best of all takeoffs are as simple as giving full throttle and letting the airplane fly off the ground or by giving it a quick hand launch.
Intermediate Mode
More freedom in pitch and bank, but still prevents over-control and does not return to level flight on its own. This mode allows you to make tighter turns and to climb and descend faster as your skills advance. Beginner mode automatically activates and returns the airplane to level flight when the airplane descends below approximately 30 feet above ground level and the sticks are released.
Experienced Mode
No pitch or bank angle limits so you have complete control! You can even fly inverted (upside down) and perform aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, stall turns and more. Panic Recovery Mode can be activated by switching to Beginner Mode and releasing the sticks.
HobbyZone Carbon Cub S+ BNF Basic Specfications:
- Approximate Flight Time: 5-7 min
- CG (Center of Gravity): 62-68mm back from leading edge of wing @ root
- Completion Level: Bind-N-Fly Basic
- Flaps: Optional
- Flying Weight: 36.1 - 37.9 oz (1023 - 1075 grams)
- Length: 865mm (34.0 inches)
- Material: Durable EPO
- Minimum Required Radio: 4+ Channel, 6+ for SAFE features, 7+ for optional flaps
- Minimum Speed Control: 18 amp brushless ESC
- Motor Size: 480 Brushless Motor 960kV
- Propeller Size: 9 x 6
- Recommended Motor Battery: 1300-2200mAh 3 cell lipo (Sold Separately)
- Wing Tube Length: 410mm
- Wing Tube OD: 10mm
- Wingspan: 1300mm (51.0 inches)
Key Info:
- Brand: HobbyZone
- Part No: HBZ3250
- Barcode: 605482191484
- Assembly Level: BNF Basic
- Power: Electric
- Flying Style:
• Sport
• Trainers
Standard Shipping
£3.95 to most of the UK
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£6.95 to most of the UK
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Questions & Answers
Yes - your DXe would bind and work.
You may however want to invest in the SPMA3065 USB cable to program it up for the new model though
Sure, you can use whatever Spektrum DSMX/DSM2 transmitter you wish.
Yes, and yes!
Yes, if your DX6i has a DSMX or DSM2 logo then it will bind fine.
To add flaps you'd need a PKZ1090 servo and a PKZ5403 extension lead.
Ideally you'd want a 7+ channel transmitter for proper flaps operation...
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