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Troubleshooting
Unit does not operate
1. Transmitter "AA"batteries are depleted
or installed incorrectly as indicated by a
dim or unlit LED on the transmitter or the
low battery alarm
2. No electrical connection
3. Aircraft battery is not charged
4. Crash has damaged the radio inside
the fuselage
1. Check polarity installation or replace with
fresh “AA” batteries
2. Push connectors together until they click
3. Fully charge the battery
4. Replace the fuselage
Aircraft keeps turning in
one direction
1. Tail flaps need adjustment
1. Adjust stick trim lever (see page 19) or adjust
tail flap position (see pages 22-23)
Aircraft is difficult
to control
1. Tail flaps aren't adjusted properly
2. Wing or tail is damaged
1. Adjust tail flaps (see pages 22-23)
2. Repair or replace tail
Aircraft keeps pitching
up steeply
1. Tail incidence needs adjustment
2. Wind is too gusty or strong
1. Adjust tail screw (see page 24)
2. Postpone flying until wind is more calm
Aircraft won't climb
1. Battery isn't fully charged
2. Tail needs adjustment
1. Charge battery shortly before flying
2. Adjust tail screws (see page 24)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Success Tips
1. Do not fly in winds over 7 mph, especially
during first flights. Flying in too much
wind is by far the number one reason for
crashes and flyaways.
2. Choose the flying area carefully. A grassy
field or soft ground that is about 600 feet
in diameter is optimum. It’s also best to fly
in an area with very few or no trees.
3. ALWAYS fly the airplane UPWIND! Never
allow your Firebird Phantom
™
to fly too far
downwind, as it will get farther and farther
away from you. If you find that the plane
has gotten downwind, reduce throttle and
point the nose directly into the wind to
bring it back closer to you.
4. Wear sunglasses on sunny days.
5. Avoid flying directly overhead.
6. Always make sure the flight battery is fully
charged immediately prior to flying.
7. Do not attempt maneuvers beyond your
abilities, especially with the ACT program-
ming off.
To learn more about flying RC model
airplanes, locate your nearest AMA club,
learn the AMA safety code and frequency
guidelines, and much more, we highly
recommend that you contact:
The Academy of Model Aeronautics
5161 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302
Toll-Free (800) 435-9262
www.modelaircraft.org
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