RC beginners must watch! Carbon Cub S2 assembly.

[@analogdad9235]

Just built mine tonight on the dining room table. My eight year old has the Aero Scout. We are both logging hrs on the simulator and hope to fly Sunday when the winds settle down. Thanks for the video!!!

[@jack-of-all4535]

Weather here has kept me from flying as well. I hope you and your son enjoy the Carbon Cub (I love my AeroScout and fly it a ton). Thanks!

[@jimbrown5091]

Yeah...I just finished assembling my bind and fly model...I REALLY wish I had seen this video first, although I was able to get through it.

[@jack-of-all4535]

Glad you got it assembled. I hope you enjoy flying it!

[@johnroot183]

Just to let you know when you installed your landing gear you used the incorrect plastic retainers. The correct ones are a funny looking block that has different angles cut into them they are marked left and right. Keep the plastic hardware with the rounded cutouts you used because those are for installing the floats. And then you installed the vortex generators backwards on the wing. the smaller part of the V is supposed to face the front of the plane. And I made the exact same mistakes when I assembled mine.

[@neilstern7108]

I know this is an old post, but I just got one and this has been a great help. Thanks.

[@jack-of-all4535]

I am glad I could assist. Enjoy flying your Cub!

[@jeffshultz3883]

Ok! I'm going to try one of these! I have never flown a plane. I'll be 59 tomorrow and always wanted to try an RC plane. I'm going to try!! I'm not sure how this will go. Thanks for your video!

[@jack-of-all4535]

Happy Birthday! It is a great hobby! This will probably be the first of many RC planes, so make room in your garage / basement!

[@MrHotjag]

how did it go?

[@vincestapleton703]

DO NOT try to learn to fly RC until you get great planes simulator and practice many hours before trying to fly your new plane! You will almost certainly crash and destroy your new plane and be discouraged and disgusted with the hobby and give up on what could have been a very fun and rewarding hobby!

[@Didjeridoolove]

@@vincestapleton703 YES!!!! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mbsanocki88]

9:50, did these not come with 2 types of landing gear and 2 different landing gear retainers? I just got mine, and it came with the landing gear for the wheels, which use the flat landing gear retainers. And it also has the landing gear for floats, which use both the flat and notched retainers. I know this is an old video, but maybe this will help.

[@jack-of-all4535]

I originally tried to use the incorrect (for the floats) brackets, but got it straightened out. Thanks for commenting!

[@robertmontgomery7133]

I have seen two stall spin crashes and after doing some investigations noted in both cases the vortex generators were installed backwards (according to some other pilots.) Looking at the instruction manual I can see why some would be very confused as to which way they should face. I am not sure this was the cause of the two crashes I witnessed but in both cases they stalled and crashed in almost the same way. The pilots took off fine, made a right turn, went down wind and started to turn again and down they went. Both were traveling slow, but they didn't appear to be going too slow. In both cases the crashes were sudden and nasty.

[@neilstern7108]

Great info, make sure they are not backwards. 👍

[@samiam619]

They were going too slow. Keep up your speed in a turn! And UP elevator (a bit) also.

[@robertkent2029]

Just an important note: You installed the left wing outer vortex generator strip backwards. The othe 3 votrex generator are installed correctly.

[@Slotcardad46]

Man thanks for helping me put my plane together!! I started looking at the instructions and got lost really quick. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jack-of-all4535]

Fantastic! Glad I could be of assistance. Enjoy flying your Carbon Cub!

[@jamesguerrero6429]

Thanks for the video. Super helpful. Had my first flight today! What a blast!

[@jack-of-all4535]

Glad you are enjoying it and I was able to help in a small way! I designed & 3D printed skis for mine - I flew a prototype version once, and it went fairly well. I redesigned and reprinted them, but now the snow has melted. We will probably get one more good snow this month (March), and if so I will try the new version. Have fun with yours!

[@implemented2]

Is it your first RC plane?

[@jamesguerrero6429]

@@implemented2 yes!

[@jamesguerrero6429]

@@implemented2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eF63aolmjbSrnac

[@robertmontgomery7133]

Almost everyone tries to use the metal clips to install the landing gear, the metal clips are used for the floats and there are two grey plastic retainers that fit exactly to hold the main gear. Welcome to the club, I spent a long time with the gear until I realized I was using the wrong retainers.

[@jack-of-all4535]

I was using the wrong plastic retainers, lol. Another commenter straightened me out a while back. Thanks!

[@debbiewyler4048]

I’ve flown mine for a couple of years. Just had a crash and removed the wings to glue some areas. I found the AIL-R went to AIL-L and vice versa. It has been flying fine. I’m tempted to connect in the way it has been. Is there a switch or something that may have been set to reverse these connections?

[@ChrisDaish-xw8xy]

is the outer casing of the rudder/elevator control rod supposed to move with the inner one?

[@debbiewyler4048]

@@ChrisDaish-xw8xy I assumed it was a sheath and slid through. I bought new roads presuming I had glued them. The new ones did not slide freely, so it seems the rod and outer casing are one connected unit.

[@ChrisDaish-xw8xy]

@@debbiewyler4048 Hey, thanks for that info, appreciate

[@aviationnerd5388]

I’m going to assemble mine tonight! Got anything I should know that the manual doesn’t tell me?

[@jack-of-all4535]

Sorry, was away and missed your comment / question. I hope the assembly went well! A few people commented that I installed the vortex generators incorrectly on the left wing, but they were the same no matter which way I turned them, lol, and it flies quite well. Let me know how your experience went.

[@aviationnerd5388]

It went well! Thank y oh so much

[@kennyrogers2110]

Should have had vortex gens facing the other way.

[@josephrcampisi1548]

the clips that you are using for the landing gear wire are for that purpose. Those are for the floats. the little plastic pieces go into the landing gear notches for the landing gear. They fit very well.

[@jack-of-all4535]

Thank you! Zooming in on the manual I downloaded, I still felt I was using the correct brackets, but the other plastic brackets do fit properly as you and others have stated. I at least have some experience building RC planes and other models, but I do believe that Hobbyzone should do a better job of marking parts for beginners. Thanks again!

[@martycruz3785]

thank you brother!! great video. had my in the box for 3 months now. cuz i was too scare to put it together. have a killer day

[@jack-of-all4535]

Have it together and flying yet? I hope so! Have fun!

[@hammondeggs3356]

The vortex generators on left wing are backwards.

[@brianrose2487]

Thinking on this plane for my first? But not sure on a transmitter, brand etc. Great video, Thank you

[@aviationnerd5388]

Have you thought about rtf? (Ready to fly). It comes with the transmitter.

[@jack-of-all4535]

The BNF version comes with a Spektrum receiver, so unless you want to swap that out, you will need a Spektrum transmitter (DX6/8/etc. or NX6/8/etc.), or one of the multi-protocol receivers (such as the RadioMaster TX-16S or the Jumper T18). If you are new to RC airplanes, you can consider the RTF version (as Stella suggests below), which comes with a basic DXS Spektrum transmitter, flight battery and charger (the BNF does not include these items). I do not believe the DXS has enough channels for you to add flaps later, but that may not be a consideration at present, and the RTF package price is good.

[@jack-of-all4535]

@@aviationnerd5388 Good suggestion, especially since the RTF version also comes with a flight battery and charger.

[@brianrose2487]

@@aviationnerd5388 Thank you for responding, the RTF may be a good route to start.

[@brianrose2487]

@@jack-of-all4535 Appreciate all the input, will give me something to consider. Thanks again for your feedback and take care.

[@Tommy06235]

THANK YOU!! with your video I didn't need any help from my parents so I might be able to fly it very soon!! because my dad was coaching soccer and I would have to wait a long time because he would get home late and we would have no time to build it. Thank you again because you made everything very clear Jack-Of-All :)

[@jack-of-all4535]

That is awesome, Speedy Muffin! I am so glad that you found my video helpful. Have you had a chance to fly it yet? Here is my maiden flight: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rH7Tf62YjrB3qLc. Welcome to RC flying!

[@Tommy06235]

@@jack-of-all4535 Yes i have had my maiden! it was on a baseball field so it was probably worst maiden ever, because there was a dugout on one side, trees on the other and then a big net on the other side so it was very hard to land, BUT after soccer one day I made a second maiden and it was awesome flying because it was a bunch of soccer fields together so I had loads of space!

[@jack-of-all4535]

@@Tommy06235 Fantastic, sounds like you found a good place to fly. Have fun!

[@philstone4617]

WOW !! I just bought a Carbon Cub, Hoping to find a little help with assembly And found your awesome video Thank You

[@jack-of-all4535]

Glad to be of service. I think you will enjoy flying the Carbon Cub. I appreciate the comment!

[@keithroberts4028]

Why is the registration number missing a digit or letter?

[@jack-of-all4535]

That is a question for the manufacturer, lol. I agree, should have another number or a letter at the end.

[@alfiecox6946]

Massively under rated

[@jack-of-all4535]

Not sure if you mean my video or the Carbon Cub S2, lol. Thanks for commenting!

[@alfiecox6946]

Your channel. Do you plan on making any more videos soon

[@jack-of-all4535]

@@alfiecox6946 Thank you so much! I have several videos filmed, but I get bogged down in editing. I will try to "get it together" and upload new videos soon. Thanks again!

[@jdssurf]

HEY GUYS WILL MY REMOTE ……..whoops cap lock……..will my remote that came with this plane work on the bind and fly planes? Is there a way to make it work

[@jack-of-all4535]

The Spektrum DXe / DXs (not sure which one yours came with but probably the DXs) can be bound to other planes with Spektrum receivers, but can only be bound to one plane at a time, whereas more expensive Spektrum transmitters (DX6, DX8, NX8, etc.) have internal memory and you can bind multiple planes and then select which one you are flying that day. So with the included transmitter you would need to do the bind process each time you switched to a different plane or back-and-forth between two or more planes.

[@TheVocal123]

I like this plane. Overall it was a easy assembly but the spacers for the wheels did not stop at the bend so I had to purchase separate collars to lock the wheels in place and also my tail piece does not sit flush, I could not screw the back 3rd landing wheel mount into the main part of the plane. Kinda disappointed because again I had to go purchase a longer screw to make up for the gap

[@mrwick3620]

Going to purchase one of these nice video

[@jack-of-all4535]

Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!

[@ricardomarin3931]

hello friends I have a carbon cub s2 plane ,,,, the question I ask you is that it has been impossible for me to connect the simulator to the pc of this plane

[@jack-of-all4535]

Not sure I understand the question. I do not believe you can connect the included transmitter (probably the Spektrum DXs?) to a PC to run a simulator like RealFlight. I use my DX6 connected to my PC through a wireless adapter / dongle that I had to purchase separately. I am uncertain about the newer NX(6, 8, etc.) transmitters, I am sure you can connect to a PC but not sure if the dongle is required since they have WiFi, but it likely is required. I hope this information is somewhat helpful!

[@gollagon]

Hi! Thank you and can you tell me what this small gray plastic piece is? I can’t find what it’s for. Please respond quickly!

[@jack-of-all4535]

That is tough to answer; there are several small gray plastic pieces and I do not know which one you are referencing. There are a couple small pieces that are only used when you purchase and install the optional floats, could it be one of those?

[@vincestapleton703]

Oops! If you haven’t already figured it out, those were the fittings for the water pontoons, not for the landing gear. I did the same thing! The fittings for the landing gear are marked L & R. They fit perfectly.

[@ejklinger]

watching this as im waiting for it to arrive at my house

[@jack-of-all4535]

I think you will enjoy it. Have fun flying!!

[@bruce1106]

Were you able to make sense of the trim adjustments? They make no sense sense to me. I think they either left some steps out, or have them out of order. I've never done this before, but I assume the goal is to have the control surfaces centered when the trims are centered? They seem to give instructions for adjusting trim while in flight, and then somehow transferring this to manual adjustments.

[@jack-of-all4535]

Sorry about the late response. I generally do manual adjustments to get the control surfaces as close as possible, then fine tune using the trim switches on the radio while in the air.

[@bruce1106]

@@jack-of-all4535 No worries at all, thanks for your reply. Yeah, I think that what the instructions really mean to say is that after trimming in flight, and landing, mark where the control surfaces are. Then, center the trims, and mechanically adjust to put the control surfaces back where they line up with the marks. Now electrical neutral and flight neutral should be the same. We'll see 😁

[@TheInvisibleOrange26]

Is this the basic version or the RTF ready-To-Fly version

[@jack-of-all4535]

Sorry about the delay: this is the BNF (Bind-N-Fly) version which includes a Spektrum 4650 receiver with AS3X and SAFE. I bound it to my DX8 transmitter. The RTF version includes a DXS transmitter and a flight battery, which is a great option for only $50 more, especially if you do not already have a Spektrum compatible transmitter.

[@jeoverv]

Outer vortex generators on the left wing were fit the wrong way.

[@craigschray4486]

I just bought this plane today and would love to put larger and softer wheels on it. Has anyone done it?

[@jack-of-all4535]

I have not myself; I did take the wheels off and replaced them with prototype 3D printed skis - first attempt went pretty well, I redesigned the skis and reprinted, but now all the snow has melted, lol. Post again if you do put on larger/softer wheels and let me know how that goes.

[@GryphonArmorer]

I could be wrong but I think the little end of the V of the vortex generator goes forward. Should have two for one side and two for the other side (port (L, red), starboard (R, green)). Derp, Derp... they’re all the same bro. 🤪😂 Yeah... I really don’t like the flimsy plastic struts either. But they do provide more rigidity than you would think.

[@jack-of-all4535]

All four sets of vortex generators appear to be the same to me. Perhaps I am incorrect? Thank you for commenting!

[@randomguytyb7789]

So.. in all, do u think it is a good plane because I’m thinking about getting one?

[@jack-of-all4535]

I do. It flies well and looks great in the air. If you are new to RC flying, it is a good choice, but should also be good for more experienced pilots. Also consider the Turbo Timber and AeroScout.

[@obamaprism8962]

What’s the plane made out of

[@jack-of-all4535]

The fuselage, wings & control surfaces are EPO foam, which is lightweight but durable. Thanks for the question!

[@obamaprism8962]

No problem. Thanks for the answer! Understated KZbinr

[@obamaprism8962]

50 subs ;)

[@samuelgordon3525]

How was the maiden flight?

[@jack-of-all4535]

It was awesome, Sam! I will post it later this week. Are you still flying your new plane?

[@maximx963]

Cool video, you have to subscribe right away

[@nikemamut8668]

Keren om

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I think I’m going to get one of these. Flying an AeroScout now,but it’s a goofy looking thing. This looks more like an average plane.it will blend right in. Looking at the prices,theRTF version makes the most sense.

[@jack-of-all4535]

She is a beauty - very scale looking. In some of the photos / video I have taken, it looks like a full-scale airplane. If you do not already have a Spektrum transmitter, the RTF version does make good sense. In addition to the transmitter, you get a flight battery and charger. Enjoy!

[@Theistliecatcher]

None of my bags were labeled correctly as per the instructions. I had to figure it out on my own and they gave me only 3 machined screws for the wing. Not at all happy and horizon hobby has a phone number that tells you to email them, no reply. Nice work

[@jack-of-all4535]

That is definitely not cool. I have often found them difficult to get in touch with, but their customer service has always been very good once you finally do. They absolutely need to do a better job and stop making reaching them so difficult. Try their chat function (when it is active / available), those guys are pretty knowledgeable, too. Best of luck getting things straightened out!

[@bighovo]

I believe you installed the vortex generators the wrong way.

[@kevinkundla6008]

Perfect

[@vincestapleton703]

Exactly wrong installation on the vortex generators! Hope your dad’s are installed correctly!

[@gavinmorse1611]

Thxs so MUCH! I loved the video!!!

[@jack-of-all4535]

I am glad you enjoyed it! I am way behind on editing, but hope to get some new videos posted soon. Thank you!

[@incredibleCricket]

You put the wrong little plastic pieces to hold the front landing gear, the pieces you put on to hold the landing gear go in the back spots if you get the floats... there are ones that are flat/angled to sit flush with that battery cover. Just FYI

[@jack-of-all4535]

Thanks, Josh. Someone else pointed that out to me and I changed them. so they now fit perfectly. Much appreciated!

[@bendrixbailey1430]

Not only are the directions wrong with regard to those screws, they are also wrong on the installation of the GPS. The cub manual says there is a “pocket” with a “lid” and there is not. There is a place you can sit the GPS module on top of the receiver, but nothing to secure it in place, so I guess you have to tape it. In order to find the GPS plug in the receiver you have to wrench the receiver out of the plane cause its mounted with double sided tape, not velcro or a strap. Forget trying to reach technical support. They claim on the website to have a phone support but... no number to call anywhere. If you try to chat, you’ll never get through, but you will get told to try again later after waiting for 15 minutes. If you want to email support you cannot because they don’t have an email address. They do have a form but it is limited in characters to very few so there is not enough space to explain what your problem is. There is no manual either at Horizon or Spektrum for either the GPS module or the receiver. I did buy this model, GPS and a transmitter but I’ll never buy from them again. With ZERO customer support, incorrect manuals and no online support, no KZbin videos this company has no respect for customers. Just the worst post sale support and documentation I’ve every experienced. It’s truly a fraud to accept people’s money and then provide inaccurate documentation, no documentation and no access to support.

[@jack-of-all4535]

I am sorry you are having difficulty with your Carbon Cub S2. I agree about the receiver being installed with double-sided tape, they could definitely offer a better solution. I did not purchase the GPS, so I do not have experience installing it to assist you. I agree that Horizon's chat has not seemed to work lately; it used to work and the representative's were very helpful. I also do not know why it is (at least nearly) impossible to find a support phone number on their website. That said, near the end of the manual (I just pulled up the version from their website, top of page 35) you can find the email address ([e-mail]) and phone number (877-504-0233; you can probably also use 800-338-4639). If you call, use the menu prompts for support from a RC plane specialist. You used to have to wait on hold for over an hour to speak with someone, but they recently implemented a call back service, so if prompted, I recommend selecting that option, you will be called back without losing your place in line. Although it is a process, Horizon's support specialists have always been very helpful. I just used that call back option a few days ago: I needed a rather obscure battery adapter and called to make sure I could order one that would work with my charger and the batteries - the fellow I talked with was great! In fact, when I commented that the adapter (about $9) would not qualify for free shipping (I am a member of their rewards program) and that it would take 7-10 days to arrive, he helped me find the exact product on Amazon (it was a couple dollars more on Amazon, but as a Prime member it was shipped free in two days). Most companies would not have taken that extra step. Please give that a shot, once you get someone on the phone I think you will be pleased with how helpful they are. Reply again and let me know how it goes. Thanks!

[@bendrixbailey1430]

@@jack-of-all4535 Thank you for the very helpful directions and advice on using Horizon Hobby support. I did eventually figure out how to install and use the GPS, then removed it after hearing horror stories of the GPS flying the plan through trees while “returning it to you safely”. For some fields it is probably a nice safety net, bu not for mine...

[@robertmontgomery7133]

@@bendrixbailey1430 Between the GPS and the wrong setup in the templet supplied in the NX6 radio I crashed two of these. When the error in their templet was discovered by support and corrected the plane flew well. I threw the GPS away. My only complaint was when I asked if they were going to make it right since it was their radio that caused the crashes they ghosted me. The support person has totally ignored my emails. There was no name calling or finger pointing. They just won't stand behind their products in this case.

[@TrinityCook]

Huh my collars just fall over the wire and fall down

[@robertmontgomery7133]

Might as well leave the wheel fairing off as they ALWAYS break on landings. Maybe not the first time but they will break and you cannot buy replacements without buying all the wheels etc. Not good.

[@jack-of-all4535]

You are right, they break easily. Flying without them.

[@krystalbrooks6869]

Wrong bracket for your wheels. Those brackets are for the rear stabilizer attacked to the floats. The front brackets are beveled and flat.

[@jack-of-all4535]

You are correct; the one in the thumbnail is not the right one for the landing gear. The one I install in the actual video is the proper bracket. Thanks for the comment!

[@jack-of-all4535]

​@Tom Giorgini Thank you so much. Zooming in on the manual I downloaded, I still felt I was using the correct brackets, but the others do fit properly as you and others have stated. I at least have some experience, but I do believe that Hobbyzone should do a better job of marking parts for beginners. Thanks again!

[@jack-of-all4535]

As Tom G pointed out, I missed the point of your comment; thank you so much!

[@chriscrawford1958]

Always take your pants off before flying. In anything but a perfect landing, they’re gonna hit the ground anyway!

[@slottygw2wvw842]

Wow that wing looks a pain in the ass to remove

[@jack-of-all4535]

It kind of is; I had to remove it to bind it to my receiver - the binder extension cable they sent with it did not work! Fortunately, it will fit in my CR-V with the wings attached.

[@JohnDoeEagle1]

Always knew these "assembles in under 30 minutes" comments are pure BS. You are 5 minutes in and you already had it unboxed ahead of time. You haven't assembled anything yet in 5 minutes. Best to set aside a few hours......which is good. You don't want to slap something together and break it or not have it correct. It also takes time to check over your work, check the balance, control surfaces etc...etc...

[@jack-of-all4535]

Thanks for the comment! I intended this assembly video for people who were new to the hobby and wanted to explain some concepts as I went. This one (as I find most do) had a few "gotchas", lol. Someone with a good bit of experience could assemble this plane in under 30 minutes, but I agree with you - take your time, check your work, make sure everything is correct so you can have a good experience and a great maiden flight.