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If you don’t want the fence feature at all, simply disable it at startup, but even better, you can turn it off during a flight by mashing the bind button and cycling the mode switch three times.

There is no need to select it each time after you determine the mode appropriate to your area. Four variations of the Virtual Fence mode are selectable from the transmitter during initialization.Īfter a Virtual Fence mode has been chosen, the aircraft will remember that mode until another mode is chosen.

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The Virtual Fence feature works in all SAFE Plus flight modes when the GPS function is active. The Carbon Cub S+ uses a GPS module and receiver that can be seen here from the top of the fuselage. When the airplane is back within the “fence,” it wags the wings and returns control to the pilot. The flight controller Using this position, the flight controller establishes a preprogrammed geo-fence and automatically turns the aircraft if the pilot flies out too far. Virtual Fence Mode and GPS: The GPS module allows a pilot to establish a “home” position. The Carbon Cub S+ offers three flight modes with varying levels of stabilization and limits to the pitch and roll angle. SAFE Plus: There is an amazing amount of technology in this package. The bottom view of the airplane shows the battery compartment and wing struts. If you use a larger battery pack, there is room for that too. The provided 1,300 mAh LiPo battery pack can be adjusted to acquire the proper center of gravity (CG). There is plenty of room for various sizes of packs. The last step is securing the battery in the compartment under the fuselage. Wing struts provide an extra measure of security for extreme maneuvers. That piece provides the four retaining screw locations. When complete, slip the joiner tube in place, slide the wings together, and use the plastic top piece to hold it all together.

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Double-check the diagrams in the manual to ensure proper orientation. The main wing arrives with channels cut into the top surface to accept mounting tape and vortex generators. The tail pieces slide together with alignment pins and are held in place with screws. The clevises attach to the installed horns and are retained with rubber keepers. Don’t tighten the rudder hinge screw too much or it will bind. Everything is dry fit and secured with the screws. The tail feathers slide together with plastic pins and screws. The gear legs slide into a plastic recess and are retained with tabs and screws. The landing gear has snap-on fairings and formed legs with tundra tires. These are labeled left and right, so pay attention. After it is complete, it slides into a fuselage receptacle and is held in place with two retaining plates. The landing gear is next and consists of putting the wheel collars and wheels on the gear legs. If you want to add the optional flaps, you’ll need a radio capable of seven channels.Īssembly begins by removing the propeller, allowing you to perform control checks without fear of injury. The RTF version comes with a DXe transmitter set up for the various GPS functions, but there are instructions for other Spektrum radios.

Relatively few pieces come with the RTF package however, everything required for flight is included.Īs always, read the manual thoroughly ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the assembly process and radio programming. Everything was neatly packed and protected with nothing left to buy. The Carbon Cub color scheme is a thing of beauty and this little foam gem looked well done.

I love all variants of them and am not ashamed to say so! This version did not disappoint when I opened the box. Optional flaps (requires a seven-plus-channel programmable transmitter).įull disclosure: I love Cubs.EPO foam airframe with fully painted scale trim scheme.Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes.AutoLand, Holding Pattern, and Virtual Fence functions.Exclusive SAFE Plus GPS-enabled drone technology.

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Radio: Spektrum DXe DSMX transmitter Spektrum DSMX serial receiver Spektrum flight controller (all included) Power system: ParkZone 480 brushless outrunner motor 960 Kv (included) ParkZone 18-amp brushless ESC (included) ParkZone 9 x 6 propeller (included) E-flite 1,300 mAh 3S 20C LiPo battery (included) Wing loading: 12.28 ounces per square foot Thanks to its large tires, it is capable of operating from flying sites with grass, dirt, or pavement. The Carbon Cub S+ is capable of being flown by people with varying skill levels. As seen in the May 2018 issue of Model Aviation.

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