Throttle Adjustment
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1. When launching, the throttle should be
full on.
2. Once you have achieved the altitude
where you want to fly you can reduce
throttle to about 50% for cruising. This
will also allow for longer flights.
3. If you want to reduce altitude, reduce
throttle to less than 50%.
4. To increase altitude again, increase
throttle to more than 50%.
Note:
If you fly with the motor off, or at a
low speed, allow the Firebird Phantom
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a bit
more area for turns.
Full Throttle
Full Throttle
50% Throttle
Reduced Throttle
Step
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Landing
When you notice that your Firebird Phantom
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no longer climbs well under full power, nor-
mally after 6–8 minutes, the battery is getting
low and it is time to land. Line the airplane
up directly into the wind toward the desired
landing spot. At about 10–15 feet of altitude,
reduce the throttle gradually until it is com-
pletely shut off. Your Firebird Phantom will
glide in for a landing.
Auto Cutoff: When the battery gets low
enough, this feature will automatically shut
off the motor and save enough battery
power to maintain control of the tail so you
can land correctly and safely. If the motor
cuts off, prepare to land immediately.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to catch the
airplane or injury may result. Turn the motor
off prior to touchdown in order to prevent
damage to the wing and/or propeller.
EXPERT TIP:
As you get more experienced
at flying, try adding a bit of UP elevator (pull
back on right stick) just before touchdown to
“flare” the plane. With some practice, your
landings will be smooth and on target.
10 FT
Reduce power at 10 feet
SUCCESS TIP:
Your Firebird Phantom's
transmitter has a throttle stick that gives
power to the motor. It has proportional
control, meaning you can advance the
motor as much or little as needed in
flight. In order to have the most success,
it is important to operate the throttle
stick smoothly, as well as the steering and
elevator stick.
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