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HobbyZone® created the Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition by building on the success of the best-selling Carbon Cub S 2 and taking cues from Cleetus McFarland’s full-scale CubCrafters Carbon Cub. This exclusive SAFE® technology-equipped model is one of the most versatile, capable, and easiest-to-fly RC airplanes with scale looks to match.
The HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition combines the best-selling Carbon Cub S 2 with the iconic trim scheme of Cleetus McFarland's full-scale CubCrafters Carbon Cub. McFarland is a popular YouTuber, and one of the first videos he posted showed him flying a HobbyZone Super Cub on floats in 2009. He has since purchased numerous HobbyZone Carbon Cub models for himself and others to fly! Equipped with Horizon Hobby's exclusive and innovative SAFE® technology, this scale reproduction makes it possible for almost anyone to learn to fly successfully. The durable EPO airframe is equipped with an efficient brushless motor along with a telemetry-capable ESC, plus a factory-installed flight controller, receiver, and servos. The taildragger landing gear with oversized “tundra” style tires and a steerable tailwheel makes it possible to take off from and land on a wide variety of surfaces, from pavement to grass and even gravel. Or, optional floats (sold separately) can be installed for takeoffs from and landings on water. Best of all, the option to add SAFE Plus® GPS-enabled technology and the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) makes learning to fly even easier than ever before. So even if you've never flown a Radio Controlled (RC) aircraft before, the Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition is the most versatile, capable, and easiest-to-fly scale RC airplane yet!
Welcome to the exciting world of RC (Radio Controlled) flight! If you've ever dreamed of taking to the skies, Horizon Hobby has you covered. We are committed to engineering aircraft that you can learn to fly with successfully even if you've never flown RC before. Every HobbyZone® aircraft we offer features industry-leading design and technology developed by experts to keep you in control and learning at your own pace so you can turn your dreams of flight into a reality!
The HobbyZone® Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition is based on the best-selling Carbon Cub S 2 model and is inspired by Cleetus McFarland's full-scale CubCrafters Carbon Cub. McFarland is an American YouTuber and one of the first videos he ever posted shows him flying a HobbyZone Super Cub on floats in 2009. Since then, he's confident he's personally purchased more Carbon Cub 1.3m models for himself and for family and friends to learn and fly with than anyone else! This Special Edition is equipped with exclusive SAFE® (Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope) technology that helps to prevent overcontrol, loss of orientation, and crashes so nearly everyone can learn to fly successfully. Beginner, Intermediate, and Experienced modes allow you to choose the level of stability and control you need, or are ready to try, at the flip of a switch. You can instantly return to steady flight using Panic Recovery with the push of a button in any flight mode. Oversized “tundra” tires make it possible to take off from and land on a variety of surfaces including thick grass, gravel paths, dirt trails, and smooth pavement, or you can install the optional floats to fly from water-which adds to its unmatched versatility and capabilities.
The Carbon Cub S 2 is equipped with a 30-amp telemetry-capable ESC that provides a variety of real-time power system-related telemetry data including motor RPM, current, battery voltage, and more to compatible Spektrum™ AirWare™ equipped transmitters, and even approximate flight battery power remaining via multiple LEDs on the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Basic version. You also have the option to easily upgrade to SAFE Plus GPS-enabled technology that offers features such as AutoLand and Virtual Fence, along with the option to install the Landing Assist Sensor (LAS) that automatically "flares" for smoother landings, to make learning to fly-and to land safely-easier than ever!
The Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes everything needed to fly in one box except for a battery and charger so it's a perfect choice for first-time to experienced pilots looking for maximum convenience and value. It allows you to choose a convenient and money-saving Spektrum Powerstage bundle or the separate battery and charger you prefer. A Bind-N-Fly (BNF) Basic version is also available for pilots who want to use their favorite Spektrum transmitter along with batteries and chargers they may already own. And for both versions, the powerful and efficient brushless power system including a telemetry-capable ESC, flight controller, receiver, and servos, are all factory-installed in the durable EPO airframe that assembles quickly and easily without the need for glue or special tools.
The RTF Basic version also includes a “full” copy of the RealFlight Trainer Edition RC flight simulator that runs on a wide variety of PCs (Personal Computers) from low-cost laptops to “gaming” desktops running Windows® 10 or 11. This simulator features many of the most popular Horizon Hobby trainer airplanes and helicopters, including the Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m, along with built-in Virtual Flight Instructor lessons. It also includes additional features including nearly two dozen “Next Step After a Trainer” aircraft and variants plus 4 flying sites/fields that are unlockable reward content after you fly the trainer models for just 2–4 hours. Other added features include a fresh and modern user interface that's even easier and more intuitive to use, multiplayer options so you can train and fly with others online, the option to turn on wind, unlock float flying, and more! This helps new pilots learn to fly successfully by practicing on a desktop PC at home or on a laptop just about anywhere else. Simply use a USB-C cable to connect the updated and upgraded DXS controller/transmitter to a compatible USB port on your computer to fly!
And the fun doesn't stop after you learn how to fly! In the Experienced Mode, the Carbon Cub S 2 is capable of performing aerobatic maneuvers including loops, rolls, inverted (upside down) flight, and more. You can even use the same DXS transmitter that's included with the RTF Basic version, along with the same battery and charger you use for the Carbon Cub, to fly a variety of BNF Basic version “Next Step” aircraft including the E-flite® T-28 Trojan 1.1m, the Valiant 1.3m and others!
Cleetus McFarland is an American YouTuber who loves anything with an engine! Fast cars are his main priority, but like many, RC airplanes are his favorite hobby! One of his first YouTube videos dates back to 2009, which showed him flying a HobbyZone Super Cub on floats. Fast forward to 2025 and he owns a full-scale Cub. This airplane is a scale replica of Cleetus' Carbon Cub for anyone to enjoy worldwide!
This Ready-To-Fly (RTF) Basic version includes a Spektrum™ DXS controller/transmitter equipped with industry-leading DSMX® 2.4GHz technology and everything else you need to fly except for a rechargeable lithium polymer (LiPo) battery and charger for the airplane. The convenient and money-saving Spektrum™ Powerstage 2 bundle (SPMXPSA200) includes a compatible 3S 2200mAh Smart G2 LiPo battery and an S120 USB-C Smart charger that can be used with a variety of USB power sources. Or you can choose the separate 3S 1300–2200mAh battery and compatible charger you prefer!
The Carbon Cub S 2 1.3m Cleetus McFarland Special Edition features a telemetry-capable ESC that delivers real-time power system-related telemetry data to compatible transmitters. This includes approximate flight battery power remaining via multiple LEDs and audible alerts from the DXS transmitter included with the RTF Basic version. It will also provide motor RPM, current, overall battery voltage, and more to Spektrum AirWare™ equipped transmitters (including the DX6e and 8e, DX6 G2/G3 and 8 G2, the DX9, the NX6, 8 and 10, the iX12, iX20, and others) while you fly.
Construction with advanced EPO material delivers a lightweight yet durable airframe tough enough to handle everyday flying punishment without getting bent out of shape. And in the unfortunate event you damage any airframe parts or components and can't repair them with a variety of compatible glues and/or tapes, a full line of replacement parts is readily available.
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!
Thick grass, gravel paths, and dirt trails; you can fly from these and many other surfaces that are impossible for most models of this size to handle. The robust landing gear uses oversized tires to absorb the bumps of rough surfaces and ensure excellent prop clearance. You can install the optional float set (HBZ7390, sold separately) using the included hardware in just a few minutes, allowing you to fly from lakes and ponds.
Functional flaps allow improved slow-speed handling and shorter takeoffs and landings. This feature requires a 7+ channel computer transmitter, a flap servo, and a servo extension (all sold separately).
