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Horizon Hobby has HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Chandra Patey Limited Edition RTF RC Plane (HBZ32000LE) on sale for $314.99. Shipping is free (via economy/smartpost 5-10 days shipping).

Additionally, Tower Hobbies also has HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Chandra Patey Limited Edition RTF RC Plane (HBZ32000LE) on sale for $314.99. Shipping is free (via economy/smartpost 5-10 days shipping).

Thanks to Community Member buntygopal for finding this deal.

Features:
  • Limited Edition version of the popular Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m RTF inspired by Chandra Patey’s full-scale Carbon Cub that includes several exclusive and value-adding features
  • The most capable, versatile, and easiest to fly scale trainer, based on the iconic Carbon Cub from CubCrafters
  • Equipped with exclusive SAFE® technology that helps prevent crashes and makes it easy to learn how to fly
  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes you can easily change between at the flip of a switch
  • Panic Recovery mode at the push of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes
Includes:
  • (1) HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2
  • (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
  • (1) 30A Brushless Telemetry-Capable ESC (installed)
  • (4) Servos (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum A3230A Flight Controller (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum 4650C Serial Receiver (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum DXS DSMX 2.4GHz Transmitter
  • (2) Spektrum 2200mAh 3S 11.1V 30C G2 Smart LiPo Batteries
  • (1) Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Charger
  • (1) Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator USB Dongle
  • (1) RealFlight Trainer Edition Installation Guide and Steam Code
  • (1) Spare Propeller
  • (1) Product Manual

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Horizon Hobby has Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Chandra Patey Limited Edition RTF RC Plane (HBZ32000LE) on sale for $314.99. Regular price is $449.99. Shipping is free. Price expires 11/27.

https://www.horizonhobby.com/prod...000LE.html

Includes RealFlight Trainer Edition Installation Guide and Steam Code, and Wireless Simulator USB Dongle!!

Even though it is a great trainer and beginner plane, it is NOT a micro (UMX) backyard/schoolyard/park RC flyer in most cases.
Join a local RC club to find the right place to fly, rules and other guidance - https://www.modelaircraft.org/club-finder

About this item:
Limited Edition version of the popular Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m RTF inspired by Chandra Patey's full-scale Carbon Cub that includes several exclusive and value-adding features
  • The most capable, versatile, and easiest to fly scale trainer, based on the iconic Carbon Cub from CubCrafters
  • Equipped with exclusive SAFE® technology that helps prevent crashes and makes it easy to learn how to fly
  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced flight modes you can easily change between at the flip of a switch
  • Panic Recovery mode at the push of a button to prevent loss of control and crashes

In The Box
  • (1) HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2
  • (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor (installed)
  • (1) 30A Brushless Telemetry-Capable ESC (installed)
  • (4) Servos (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum A3230A Flight Controller (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum 4650C Serial Receiver (installed)
  • (1) Spektrum DXS DSMX® 2.4GHz Transmitter
  • (2) Spektrum 2200mAh 3S 11.1V 30C G2 Smart LiPo Batteries
  • (1) Spektrum S120 USB-C Smart Charger
  • (1) Spektrum WS2000 Wireless Simulator USB Dongle
  • (1) RealFlight Trainer Edition Installation Guide and Steam Code
  • (1) Spare Propeller
  • (1) Product Manual

Needed to Complete: Nothing! Everything you need to fly is included.

https://www.horizonhobby.com/prod...000LE.html
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I have this. Extremely easy to take off and land in the beginner mode once one has sufficient simulator practice and is comfortable with the basic controls, especially the right/left when coming in. Very stable in the wind compared to the UMX models/park flyers. Can even glide/float/almost thermal with a smaller 1300mah battery - can do loops, rolls, etc with ease. The foam is relatively durable, but even when there are hard crashes, it is easy to repair with foam tac - yes I managed to crash it a few times - sheared the wing once in a tree and it flies well after gluing the parts back. Good visibility. Scope for flaps, lights, FPV, etc. Flies slower and gentler compared to other beginner planes like the Aero Scout. The included controller can be buddy boxed wirelessly.

Cons - has a tendency to nose over when learning to land in the grass and the tip of the tail vertical stab takes the hit when it does that - I needed to attach a springy plastic to prevent further damage. The wheels would need to be re-aligned (pulled forward) once in a while. Also the battery hatch is at the bottom, not the most convenient position.
I'm thinking about the 4 hobbies I started this year… 2 unfinished books, welding project 1/2 done, car restoration not started … In for 1!
If you're on the fence because of the size and needing to go to a RC field - the best part of the hobby is the nice people you'll meet. Very low key and helpful. The fact you need help is actually a good thing, as it means this hobby has a lot to offer and isn't mastered in a day and abandoned in a closet.

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11-27-2022 at 09:14 AM.
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Growing up, these hobby planes would cost thousands of dollars. It is incredible how affordable they are now. Can anyone comment on the quality and ease of use?
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11-27-2022 at 09:21 AM.
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If you're on the fence because of the size and needing to go to a RC field - the best part of the hobby is the nice people you'll meet. Very low key and helpful. The fact you need help is actually a good thing, as it means this hobby has a lot to offer and isn't mastered in a day and abandoned in a closet.
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11-27-2022 at 09:46 AM.
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Growing up, these hobby planes would cost thousands of dollars. It is incredible how affordable they are now. Can anyone comment on the quality and ease of use?
Many videos on YouTube. With the optional sensor it lands itself. Great deal, most planes kits you still have to buy batteries and charger, etc. This is ready to go out of the box, plus has the Flight Simulator for practice. https://youtu.be/_pSlrclsJKI
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11-27-2022 at 12:18 PM.
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If I buy this I'll be new to the hobby. Anything I should think about before buying? Any worthy add-ons?
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I just want to point out that this ends today. Don't sit back and go "I'll think about it".
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11-27-2022 at 03:19 PM.
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If I buy this I'll be new to the hobby. Anything I should think about before buying? Any worthy add-ons?

I'm thinking about the 4 hobbies I started this year… 2 unfinished books, welding project 1/2 done, car restoration not started … In for 1!
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Quote from hsb24 :
Growing up, these hobby planes would cost thousands of dollars. It is incredible how affordable they are now. Can anyone comment on the quality and ease of use?
I have this. Extremely easy to take off and land in the beginner mode once one has sufficient simulator practice and is comfortable with the basic controls, especially the right/left when coming in. Very stable in the wind compared to the UMX models/park flyers. Can even glide/float/almost thermal with a smaller 1300mah battery - can do loops, rolls, etc with ease. The foam is relatively durable, but even when there are hard crashes, it is easy to repair with foam tac - yes I managed to crash it a few times - sheared the wing once in a tree and it flies well after gluing the parts back. Good visibility. Scope for flaps, lights, FPV, etc. Flies slower and gentler compared to other beginner planes like the Aero Scout. The included controller can be buddy boxed wirelessly.

Cons - has a tendency to nose over when learning to land in the grass and the tip of the tail vertical stab takes the hit when it does that - I needed to attach a springy plastic to prevent further damage. The wheels would need to be re-aligned (pulled forward) once in a while. Also the battery hatch is at the bottom, not the most convenient position.
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11-27-2022 at 11:20 PM.
I've flown R/C for 20+ years. Hobby Zone is about the best there is for foamie planes. They own Spektrum radio and their radios are good.
Every R/C plane will eventually crash. It's part of the hobby. It happens to the best pilots. Knowing this will temper the pain.

Suggestions:
1st: Install and use the sim. Learn to fly in the sim. Don't play with the plane. Leave it in the box until you have flown in the sim for a few days.

Flying toward yourself isn't natural and you will screw it up and crash the plane. Everyone does it. But in a sim, you hit reset and start over and save $100's. After flying for a bit, you figure it out, but it isn't something you can expect to overcome your first flight with everything you need to deal with at that moment. Practice from the ground position. Practice the pattern. Learn to land.

2nd: Join a local flying club (and the national AMA). Everyone will want to help you. It's part of the fun.

3rd: Fly the plane at a real flying field. Don't try at your local park. It's likely too small. You need room and a dedicated field is going to be best.

4th: Don't fly in the wind. Foam planes are light and don't perform well in wind. Learning to fly in the wind isn't easy.
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11-28-2022 at 12:49 AM.
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what is the range, speed and altitude and flight time of this thing? looks very tempting as a sidekick to my drone Wink
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11-28-2022 at 04:15 AM.
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No it doesn't. It says right on the webpage "Save $135! Limited Quantities. Ends 12/4"​
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11-28-2022 at 04:42 AM.
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I bought this last time at this price, about a month plus back.

First off, what a hoot. I have flown it 8 times and put the videos all up on you tube.

I have zero experience with planes, about 30 flights with drones over the years. Many years of RC cars and trucks.

First, ECHOTONY is 1000% right. Run the sim. Run it again. And when you feel great, run it again. When it rains for 4 days straight run the sim. I crash all the time in the sim. The space bar is the reset button. What is really cool and makes this worth it is that you use the actual plane radio to fly the plane on the simulator.

Second... i was cheap and didnt buy the gps or landing module. Think of it as Homer Sinpson not buying the add ons. First plane, sure you probably should.

Have I crashed it? Sort of. I was struggiling in the wind a bit and got pushed away, a few bad turns and it went down but nothing terrible thabks to full stick up and some porposing.
I have had a few hard landings, but not mad. I have not augered it into the earth yet.

After 8 flights, I have not had to buy anything yet. I consider that a win. Ironically I think my best landing might have been my first.

I have flown only once in beginner and int mode. It is far too limiting. I only fly in expert. I have also not used the panic button at all. This not due to me being an awesome human, this is due to the SIMULATOR. I owe it all to that.

I bought the floats for the plane. I will TRY water takeoff and landings. This will be the end. Lol.

I got my $315 worth for sure.

If you have the money and need an excuse to go outside get this. And video while doing it.
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11-28-2022 at 05:05 AM.
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Quote from shadytype :
I bought this last time at this price, about a month plus back.

First off, what a hoot. I have flown it 8 times and put the videos all up on you tube.

I have zero experience with planes, about 30 flights with drones over the years. Many years of RC cars and trucks.

First, ECHOTONY is 1000% right. Run the sim. Run it again. And when you feel great, run it again. When it rains for 4 days straight run the sim. I crash all the time in the sim. The space bar is the reset button. What is really cool and makes this worth it is that you use the actual plane radio to fly the plane on the simulator.

Second... i was cheap and didnt buy the gps or landing module. Think of it as Homer Sinpson not buying the add ons. First plane, sure you probably should.

Have I crashed it? Sort of. I was struggiling in the wind a bit and got pushed away, a few bad turns and it went down but nothing terrible thabks to full stick up and some porposing.
I have had a few hard landings, but not mad. I have not augered it into the earth yet.

After 8 flights, I have not had to buy anything yet. I consider that a win. Ironically I think my best landing might have been my first.

I have flown only once in beginner and int mode. It is far too limiting. I only fly in expert. I have also not used the panic button at all. This not due to me being an awesome human, this is due to the SIMULATOR. I owe it all to that.

I bought the floats for the plane. I will TRY water takeoff and landings. This will be the end. Lol.

I got my $315 worth for sure.

If you have the money and need an excuse to go outside get this. And video while doing it.
Good info, Thanks! Share the link to your videos!
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