Comments on: Super Cub Aileron Upgrade (part 3)

By: Stu

Stu — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:38:53 +0000

Hi there

Great stuff, I have been flying a Supercub almost every night for the last 2 weeks and am now looking at spicing her up with a Lipo battery (11.1v 3S.. have some from a heli that I bought).

I understand that you need to remove the link on the ESC box thingy for the voltage cutoff to be increased (just behind where the Anti Crash Sensor goes). I was thinking about a micro switch so I could select NiMh or Lipo.

Make sense?

Many thanks

Stu

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:32:42 +0000

Paul: Totally possible. Have you already got a 72MHz radio? If not, I would suggest a 2.4GHz radio (I use Spektrum).

But in either case (72MHz or 2.4GHz), you’ll need to get a brushed speed controller, receiver, and new servos. Parkzone’s servos don’t work with standard receivers (since they are 5-wire and not 3-wire).

–Dave

By: Paul B

Paul B — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:54:19 +0000

I’m considering the Super Cub,but i’m not to comfortable with it’s 27MHZ radio.
How about a radio change to a regular 72MHZ aircraft radio?
Anyone done this?
Any recommendations?
Thanks

By: Cubbin

Cubbin — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:50:26 +0000

The best bet for you would be to go with a Lipo battery. The NiMH’s tend to get heavy. Lipo’s offer so much more power with less weight. Remember, every ounce makes a difference!

Look at the new super cub.
That battery is a great one :)

By: Fernando

Fernando — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 05:28:07 +0000

Hi!

I am new to RC planes and I just flew my super cub for first time. I am hooked!. It is actually so easy to fly (too easy for my taste). I am already thinking about how to upgrade its behavior with longer/more powerful batteries, etc.. Unortunately, I am new to this so I have NO CLUE what batteries are compatible with which engines, nor how to upgrade other parts like ailerons, etc..
Could you enlighten a bit into this world of RC flying? :). Let’s start by this question: What batteries can I use in my super cub to make it climb higher and make more tricks for longer time? (I heard of 8 cell batteries, but can’t 9-10 cell batteried be used as far as I cut a bit the battery room of the plane?

Thanks in advance! I would appreciate if you can reply me to my email to make sure I do not miss any answer

By: Chipster

Chipster — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:23:47 +0000

I really enjoyed reading about all of your exploits. I am over 60 years of age and when I was a kid all we had was balsa/line/glo flying and ended up with nicked & blistered fingers, dizziness and expensive toothpicks. I would like to try some rc stuff, would you guys give me a list of sources for components and kits. I am on a fixed income and not in a position to spend a lot. One piece of advice that I have gleaned from several sources is to by a big enough tx to handle whatever I want to go to. Is this stuff durable if taken care of, or does it nickel/dime you to death? I do not know how to fly, so that is the first hurdle I need to get over before I buy anything. Where do I start? Give me your advice on how to get up and running in this hobby without spending a fortune. I’ll check back,Thanks! Great blog!

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:02:37 +0000

A friend and I just bought a couple Cubs at the Hobby Expo in Chicago this past weekend. I haven’t flown mine yet but we will at lunch today! Seems like the best trainer from what we hear so far and the mod to the ailerons will extend the fun (need for another plane) for a year of so :)

Thanks for the info on the upgrade. I’ll be doing this after a battery upgrade to extend flying time!

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:38:41 +0000

thanks for putting the upgrade on you tube, I am going to try it before I buy something new.

By: Dave

Dave — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 04:59:31 +0000

Oh yes, 25A will be much more than adequate.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:52:20 +0000

Awesome, I’ll do that, and what about the 25A ESC?