HobbyZone Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m "Cleetus McFarland" RTF Basic Electric Airplane w/SAFE Technology (Special Edition w/RealFlight)
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Hell Yeah, Brother!!! Cleetus McFarland RC Airplane
This special edition Cleetus McFarland Carbon Cub 1.3m RC Airplane is the perfect RC airplane for both the first time pilot and the avid weekend flyer. When Cleet is not busy working with Squirrel on their next pyramid... completely legit business idea, Cleet enjoys flying both full scale and RC airplanes. This plane is built on the versatile Carbon Cub platform, allowing for awesome adventures on grass, pavement, gravel, and with the optional floats, even water! With this Ready-to-Fly Model, all you need is a dadgum 3S LiPo Battery and a battery charger to get out and fly this one of a kind beaut! So get out there, do it for Dale, and fly like a Bald Eagle jacked up on Mountain Dew with this Special Edition Carbon Cub.
About the Carbon Cub
Cleetus McFarland
Garrett Mitchell, better known as Cleetus McFarland, started his internet career working for 1320 Video. One evening, in front of Tom Bailey's Chevy Camaro, a legend was born. Fast forward to today, Cleetus runs a successful YouTube channel where he posts racing content along with content around his own RC and full size aviation adventures. He owns a race track, a full size Carbon Cub, and an MD 500 (530F) helicopter affectionately named Consuela. Now, you can own a plane that sports the same paint scheme as Cleet's Carbon Cub.
Design
The Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition arrives mostly factory-assembled with the power system, servos, flight controller, and receiver installed. All you need to do is finish some quick and easy final assembly without using glue or special tools, and you'll be ready to fly in less time than it takes to charge a battery!
Electronics
While this won't go deep 6's in the quarter-mile, it does sport a powerful brushless motor with a 30A ESC. The included Spektrum A3230A and 4650C Flight system features SAFE® Technology, ensuring this plane is easy to fly for beginners and a blast to fly for experienced pilots. The included DXS transmitter is ready to be bound to this plane for easy and convenient flight. As a bonus, this plane also comes with a Steam key for Real Flight training software.
Features:
- Special Edition of the Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m inspired by Cleetus McFarland's full-scale Carbon Cub
- Decals/markings replicating McFarland's full-scale aircraft plus a collectible box
- Includes Steam key for a free copy of RealFlight Trainer Edition to practice flying this Carbon Cub
- 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
- Powerful and efficient brushless power system including a 30A telemetry-capable ESC
- Robust landing gear with oversized tires for operation from a variety of surfaces
- Quick and easy assembly-no glue or special tools required
- Durable EPO construction that's tough yet lightweight
Includes:
- (1) HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition
- (1) Brushless Outrunner Motor
- (1) 30A Brushless Telemetry-Capable ESC
- (4) Servos
- (1) Spektrum A3230A Flight Controller
- (1) Spektrum 4650C Serial Receiver
- (1) Spektrum DXS DSMX® 2.4GHz Transmitter
- (1) Spare Propeller
- (1) Steam key for RealFlight Trainer Edition RC Simulator
- (1) Spare Propeller
- (1) Product Manual
Needed To Complete:
- 3S 11.1V 1300–2200mAh LiPo battery with EC3™ or IC3® connector
- Compatible LiPo charger
Specifications:
| Length | 34in (864mm) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 51in (1295mm) |
| Weight | 37.9oz (1075g) |
| Material | EPO |
| Power Source | Electric |
| Input Voltage | 3S LiPo (11.1V) |
| Motor | 480-960Kv |
| Connector | IC3 |
| Skill Level | 1 |
| Assembly Level | RTF* |
*NOTE: Giraffe not included
*Tech Note: Ready-to-Fly aircraft come equipped with all electronics and included the needed transmitter for use. Please check the Needed to Complete below to make sure you have everything you need to get up in the air!
CA Residents Prop 65 Warning
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov Details...Reviews5.0 · 4 reviews
Very easy to put together and I like the way it looks. I was able to get a 4000 s3 battery to fit for longer flight time I just need to get out and start flying.
An excellent plane for the rookie pilot. Easy to fly and so far durable. I haven’t crashed it yet but just getting it to the park without any breakage can be challenging at times. I flew one whole battery charge with three take offs and four landings with no problems. I have never flown an rc plane before. The sims help but nothing like the real thing. I do have the gps and the landing assist modules installed. Worth the money for sure and who doesn’t love Cletus?
I was looking to get into the world of R/C planes after many years running r/c trucks and cars. I ran into a few videos of this being built and flown by new pilots and an easy way to get into the hobby. I was able to put the plane together and had it in the air the same weekend. I had purchased a few light park flyers but one crash and they are gone. This plane is easy to fly in about 7-8 mph winds. I could not control the plane over 10mph wind. It's big and easy to see in the sky. Wait for a nice calm day to fly.
easy to build very nice plane still got more to learn about it though some things need to reread on like the motor etc not sure what im dooing wrong there yet but time will tell have not flown it either so my review cant really be completed but im satisfied with it so far.
All four reviewers rate the Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland edition highly and describe it as easy to assemble and attractive. Reviewers who have flown it, including a self-described beginner, report it is easy to fly and has held up well so far, with one flight of several takeoffs and landings without problems. One reviewer notes that getting it to the flying field without breakage can be challenging. Another reports fitting a larger 4000 mAh battery for longer flights. One reviewer found it hard to control in winds above about 10 mph and recommends calm conditions. One reviewer had not yet flown it and another was still learning the motor setup.
- + Easy to assemble
- + Easy to fly for beginners
- + Durable so far
- + Attractive appearance
- − Hard to transport without breakage
- − Difficult to control in winds over 10 mph
- − Motor setup unclear to a new owner