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Warranty and Follow-Up Procedures 

Due to the nature and operation of this product,
the warranty does not extend beyond the initial
preflight testing. Carefully check the parts and
operation 

before

your first flight. Damage incurred

during landing, crashing or modification is not
covered under the warranty.

Warranty: Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this
product to be free of defects in material and 
workmanship. If you discover defects during the
very first preflight testing (Steps 1–9, & 14),
please call our Product Support staff toll-free at 
1-877-504-0233 for technical support. If you are
directed by them to return the product to our
Service Center, you will be provided with a RA
(Return Authorization) number. If, in our opinion,
after inspecting the product, we determine it to 
be defective, we will repair or replace it at our 
discretion.

If you are directed by our Product Support staff to
return the Firebird IIST

, please follow these

instructions.
1. Unplug the battery from the airplane. 
2. Pack the complete Firebird IIST (all compo-

nents in the original box) and put into a sturdy
shipping carton for protection. 

3. Include your complete name and address in-

formation inside the carton, as well as clearly 
writing it on the outer label/return address 
area. Include detailed information explaining 
the nature of the problem(s) encountered. 

4. Please date your correspondence and be sure 

your complete name, address and daytime 
phone number appear on this enclosure. 
Please include your original dated sales receipt.
Mail to the address below.

Horizon Service Center
Attn: HobbyZone Dept.
4105 Fieldstone Rd.
Champaign, IL 61822

Replacement and Optional Parts 

Keep that Firebird IIST

flying! Spare parts are available from your dealer or from Horizon Hobby direct (www.horizonhobby.com).

Please check with your dealer first—by supporting your dealer, they'll be there when you need them. To locate your local
dealer, go to www.hobbyzone.com

Item #

Description

Retail

Replacement Parts

HBZ5522 Yellow Standard Wing (FB IIST)

$9.99 

HBZ5525 Tail w/Accessories (FB IIST)

$6.99 

HBZ1510 Rubberbands (5) (FB II, FB IIST)

$0.99 

HBZ1512 Canopy Cover 

w/Latch and Screw

(FB IIST)

$1.99 

HBZ5520 Decal Sheet (FB IIST)

$2.99 

HBZ5516 Instruction VCD (FB IIST)

$7.99 

HBZ5523 Trailing Edge Caps (2) (FB IIST)

$1.29 

HBZ5531 Fuselage CH. 1, 26.995 (FB IIST)

$39.99 

HBZ5532 Fuselage CH. 2, 27.045 (FB IIST)

$39.99 

HBZ5533 Fuselage CH. 3, 27.095 (FB IIST)

$39.99 

HBZ5534 Fuselage CH. 4, 27.145 (FB IIST)

$39.99 

HBZ5535 Fuselage CH. 5, 27.195 (FB IIST)

$39.99 

HBZ5536 Fuselage CH. 6, 27.255 (FB IIST)

$39.99 

HBZ5539 2 1/2 Hour Wall Charger 

w/Timer

(FB IIST)

$9.99 

HBZ3351 Transmitter:

CH. 1, 26.995 

(ZZR, FBC, FB IIST) $24.99 

HBZ3352 Transmitter:

CH. 2, 27.045 

(ZZR, FBC, FB IIST) $24.99 

Item #

Description

Retail

HBZ3353 Transmitter: CH. 3, 27.095 (FB IIST)

$24.99 

HBZ3354 Transmitter: CH. 4, 27.145 (FB IIST)

$24.99 

HBZ3355 Transmitter: CH. 5, 27.195 (FB IIST)

$24.99 

HBZ3356 Transmitter: CH. 6, 27.255 (FB IIST)

$24.99 

HBZ1007 Propeller (FB II, FB IIST)

$2.99 

HBZ1010 4.8V 600mAh NiMH Battery (FB II, FB IIST) $14.99 

HBZ1047 1.5" Tail Boom 

Repair Section 

(FB II, FB IIST)

$0.50 

HBZ1049 Wing 

Hold Down Rods with Caps

(2)(FB II, FB IIST) $0.99 

HBZ1058 Transmitter Antenna (FB IIST)

$4.99 

HBZ1059 Red Antenna Ribbon (FB IIST)

$0.79 

HBZ1060 Transmitter Battery Cover (Lg. 2ch)(FB IIST) $2.49 

Optional Parts

HBZ1011 6.0V 600mAh NiMH Battery (FB II, FB IIST) $17.99 

HBZ1026 DC Peak Charger (All Birds, ZZR)

$19.99  

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5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual  8/8/03  4:27 PM  Page 28

Summary of Contents for Firebird II st

Page 1: ...y by 5952 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ell as other dramatic maneuvers Our mission at HobbyZone is to make sure you have success and safe fun with the Firebird IIST and learn a few things along the way r purchase of the Firebird IIST a e that allows you to have success as well as expand to more advanced ove in your flying abilities pped with revolutionary software art Trak is in Standard Mode it auto stakes beginners often make such as...

Page 3: ...ing edge over the fuselage center 2 Secure the wing in place by attaching two rubber bands across the middle and one on each side as shown Locate the rubber bands on the peg hooks as close as possible to the fuselage sides 3 Before each flight make sure the front and trailing edges of the wing are exactly centered on the fuselage Wing Attachment Rubber Bands x4 Needed for Step 2 ...

Page 4: ...with the Firebird IIST has a built in timer Plug the battery into the charger and then plug the charger into the wall The LED indicator should glow constantly After about 2 5 hours the LED will turn off indicating the battery is charged and ready to use 2 To charge another battery the charger must first be unplugged from both the wall and the battery to reset the timer dult Supervision Required Ke...

Page 5: ...lage slot and he connector Do not arm the motor right stick side to side The flaps move as on the following page ap is not level with the rest of the ce when the right stick and trim centered adjust the control lines re level see page 10 mall levers under or beside the con re called trim levers and are used to neutral point of your control stick portant that these levers are centered hing on the t...

Page 6: ... field the better It is absolutely essential to have a minimum of 300 feet of clear space in all directions from the pilot If you ignore this direction you will regret it Important Do not fly over or near people buildings power lines highways train tracks vehicles trees water pavement gravel any hard surface or any object you don t want to crash into Please take this warning seriously to keep peop...

Page 7: ... and close the hatch cover 4 Pull the throttle stick back to arm the motor 5 As the first person moves both of the trans mitter controls at the same time the other person watches to be sure the airplane s motor and tail controls operate smoothly WATCH OUT The person holding the airplane should hold it so that the propeller does not come in contact with any part of their body TIP Be smart Follow th...

Page 8: ...ding transmitter in one hand push throttle stick to full on up with thumb 4 Take a couple of steps and launch the model directly into the wind Keep the wings level Use medium force Do not throw it up or down Point it level parallel with the ground when releasing Think of it as a javelin that you are throwing 20 feet away WATCH OUT Keep the spinning propeller away from your hair head and hands or i...

Page 9: ...nd left adjustments of the right tick to keep it flying straight into the n t attempt a turn until model reaches f altitude ange is 2500 feet Don t let the model r away Keep upwind especially if the over 8 mph or the wind may carry Turn off or reduce power if you are to high or losing ground in high Remember the higher you fly the e wind will be Important If you hold the right stick over too long ...

Page 10: ... Feature When the motor battery gets low enough this feature will automatically shut off the motor and save enough battery power so you can steer to a safe landing If the motor cuts off prepare to land immediately WARNING Do not attempt to catch the airplane or injury may result Also be sure to turn motor off before you touch down or damage can occur to your wing and propeller Remember to always l...

Page 11: ... enough with full throttle you can adjust the climb rate by 1 Tightening the front tail screw in one full turn and loosening the rear tail screw one full turn 2 Test fly 3 Repeat the above procedure if necessary until the Firebird IIST climbs adequately under full power B If the Firebird IIST climbs too fast with full throttle by climbing at a steep angle stalling and keeps repeating climbing shar...

Page 12: ...power before launching his procedure if Expert Mode is desired e you install a flight battery Expert Mode continued Testing the Mode Optional You may check to see what mode you are in after power up but before pulling the throttle back to arm the motor 1 Push and hold the throttle stick forward The motor should not run since it is not armed 2 While holding the throttle stick forward push the right...

Page 13: ...ult 4 Adult supervision is recommended for ages 12 and under 5 Battery Charging Only use a battery charger intended for use with the Firebird IIST battery Never leave the charger unattended while charg ing This will help prevent overcharging While charging place the battery on a heat resistant surface Do not lay it on carpet or upholstery while charging Charging a battery that is not fully dischar...

Page 14: ...IIST beginning to spiral down immediately release the stick and give the opposite control to level the wings 4 Purchase an extra battery pack for added fun at the flying field 5 If you re gliding with the motor off allow the Firebird IIST a little more area for turns 6 Position yourself at your flying field to keep the sun at your back and out of your eyes Wear sunglasses on bright days 7 Keep the...

Page 15: ... 99 HBZ1512 Canopy Cover w Latch and Screw FB IIST 1 99 HBZ5520 Decal Sheet FB IIST 2 99 HBZ5516 Instruction VCD FB IIST 7 99 HBZ5523 Trailing Edge Caps 2 FB IIST 1 29 HBZ5531 Fuselage CH 1 26 995 FB IIST 39 99 HBZ5532 Fuselage CH 2 27 045 FB IIST 39 99 HBZ5533 Fuselage CH 3 27 095 FB IIST 39 99 HBZ5534 Fuselage CH 4 27 145 FB IIST 39 99 HBZ5535 Fuselage CH 5 27 195 FB IIST 39 99 HBZ5536 Fuselage ...

Page 16: ...Peak Charger Charge your battery from your car in about 40 minutes with our DC Peak Charger including adapter to charge most HobbyZone Aircraft and ZigZag boat batteries HBZ1011 6V 600mAh Battery Add some more climb power and speed with this 5 cell hop up HobbyZone Accessories ...

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