The Piper J-3 Cub by Hangar 9

The Piper J-3 Cub by Hangar 9
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Key Features

Factory-installed E-flite® Power 46 BL Outrunner Motor perfectly matched to the airframe
Proven design with great scale detail with a classic scheme based on the full-sized J-3 Cub
Extremely lightweight, state-of-the-art all-wood construction
2-piece wing and tail sections for easy transportation
Strong, lightweight scale landing gear with simulated bungees
Factory-painted airfoil-shaped aluminum wing struts
Covered in exclusive Hangar 9® UltraCote®

Overview

The Piper J-3 Cub Power 46 ARF+ from Hangar 9® is a revolutionary almost-ready-to-fly airplane. The Piper J-3 Cub Power 46 ARF+ actually comes with a factory-installed E-flite Power 46 Brushless Outrunner Motor. All that’s needed to complete the Piper J-3 Cub is a radio system, speed control, 4 servos, battery and propeller. The powerful, yet quiet motor is designed to ease the transition from glow to electric power.

Hangar 9’s Piper J-3 Cub Power 46 ARF+ is constructed from top-quality balsa
and ply materials and covered in genuine Hangar 9 UltraCote covering for a
realistic look. Other features include a magnetic battery hatch for convenience, factory-assembled scale landing gear with simulated bungies and smooth shock absorption that stand up to everyday flying. The Cub also boasts a proven design with great scale detail and scheme-based on Pat Hartness' full-sized J-3 Cub.

Product Specifications

Wing Span:	80 in (2032mm)
Overall Length:	51 in (1295mm)
Wing Area:	932 sq in (60.1 sq dm)
Flying Weight:	7-7.5 lb (3.2-3.4 kg)
Motor Size:	Power 46 Brushless Outrunner, 670Kv (EFLM4040A)
Radio:	Minimum of 4 Channels with 4 Servos Required
Trim Scheme Colors:	Cub Yellow (HANU884) & Black (HANU874)

Needed to Complete

Radio: Minimum of 4 channels
Servos: 4 standard servos

Speed Control: 60A Brushless ESC
Battery: 4-5S Li-Po (THP42004S2PPL or THP45005SX) or 12- to 16-Cell Ni-MH or Ni-Cd battery pack
Propeller: 12x8 to 14x10

Details:

When I first bought this model I had no intention of of changing a thing. It was the second model I bought since getting "back" into the hobby and I didn't want to modify a proven airframe.

Well, that lasted about two days....

Modification: Flaps!

What?!? flaps on a J-3! OK, so it is not scale, Only the Super Cub had flaps, but I thought -What the heck... While not easy to do, it is a wonderful addition that really slows your cub down.

(this section is still under construction)

Modification: True "plug-in wings"

The worst part about having two piece wings is the constant installation and removal. Couple that with four servos that need to be plugged in every time and you are just asking for disaster. There has to be an easier way! Well, here it is: The no muss-no fuss true-plug in wing. This neat modification takes all the guesswork and "oops" out of plugging in the servos every time you connect the wings. This took me about 3 hours to complete. Click on any picture for a bigger view