HobbyZone
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HBZ3615
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Page 1: ...Instruction Manual...
Page 2: ...2 airplanes or any other radio controlled aircraft we recommend you seek the help of an experienced radio control pilot during your beginning flights Crash damage is not covered under the warranty You...
Page 3: ...changes the Aerobird 3 s characteristics and allows more aggressive maneuvers for those who want it The Aerobird 3 is also equipped with HobbyZone s exclusive X Port feature This allows the attachment...
Page 4: ...dicated 2 Install batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA and watch the polarity 3 Replace the cover 4 To test switch on the transmitter the LED should glow brightly 5 Replace the batteries when you hear the low...
Page 5: ...ach flight make sure the front and trailing edges of the wing are exactly centered on the fuselage Rc Step 2 Mounting the Landing Gear 1 Insert the landing gear into the slot on bottom of the fuselage...
Page 6: ...g and Landing Gear Attachment continued Attaching the Tail Wheel Installation of the included tail wheel is optional If added be extremely careful to adjust the tail screws and tail to their original...
Page 7: ...he Off position then advance the throttle forward and the propeller will start to turn Since most batteries come partially charged the propeller should spin at high speed The throttle arming feature w...
Page 8: ...ected The peak detection charger will help avoid damaging Ni Cd and Ni MH cells Important The Aerobird 3 battery should be charged shortly before flying If you charge the battery 12 to 24 hours prior...
Page 9: ...the left Note Damage to the charger and battery pack will occur if you exceed the maximum charge rates recommended in the chart Safety Precautions Do not leave the battery and charger unattended whil...
Page 10: ...e as shown on the following page 6 The small levers under and to the side of the control stick are the trim levers and are used to adjust the neutral point of your control stick It s very important th...
Page 11: ...ontrol Test continued View from Rear Rudder Controls Sport Mode Elevator Controls Rudder Controls Pro Mode Moves Up Moves Down Down Elevator Up Elevator Moves Up Moves Up Right Rudder Left Rudder Move...
Page 12: ...t of tail surface adjust them so they are level by doing the following 1 Be sure the throttle slider is in the Off position 2 Turn the transmitter on plug in the aircraft battery and center the right...
Page 13: ...um 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 vehi...
Page 14: ...ful flight On your first flights do not fly if the wind is more than 7 mph To check wind conditions 1 Tie the included red flag to the end of the transmitter antenna 2 Hold the transmitter flat so the...
Page 15: ...quickly 6 As the first person moves the transmitter controls at the same time the other person watches to be sure the airplane s motor and tail controls operate smoothly Warning The person holding the...
Page 16: ...ng control stick movements to the left or the right and using the throttle to ascend or descend However first time pilots of the Aerobird 3 should seek the assistance of an experienced RC flyer until...
Page 17: ...rottle slider 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 wit...
Page 18: ...or concrete 2 Apply full power and adjust the right control stick as necessary to keep the Aerobird 3 headed directly into the wind 3 If battery is fully charged your Aerobird 3 should lift off the gr...
Page 19: ...o far away Keep upwind especially if wind is over 10 mph or the wind may carry it out of sight and or control range Your first flights on the Aerobird 3 should be on Low Rate which will limit the trav...
Page 20: ...e the trim control lever below the control stick to correct The model should fly straight with the control stick at neutral See page 24 if additional adjustments are needed Elevator Trim If the model...
Page 21: ...throttle 2 To achieve a level cruising altitude reduce power by moving the throttle stick down to approximately 50 of full on 3 To reduce altitude reduce throttle 4 To increase altitude increase throt...
Page 22: ...s like the plane is diving To recover from the stall pull the stick back slowly UP elevator once the nose of the plane goes down and plane has built up airspeed Exit the stall to straight and level fl...
Page 23: ...f the motor cuts off prepare to land imediately If you are gliding down and have some time to rest the battery you may re arm the motor by moving the throttle slider back to Off This may give you a li...
Page 24: ...obird 3 keeps turning to the right and adjusting the trim control lever page 20 does not correct enough to fly straight with the stick at neutral 1 Adjust the control linkage so that the right tail fl...
Page 25: ...rd 3 climbs too fast with full throttle by climbing at a steep angle stall ing and keeps repeating climbing sharply and stalling do the following 1 Loosen the front tail screw one full turn and tighte...
Page 26: ...s and tail slides good for experienced pilots After making any adjustments always turn on the transmitter and center the transmitter trim levers making sure the control surfaces are adjusted evenly an...
Page 27: ...n stick and hold until plane is heading up vertically Using slight inputs of elevator and rudder keep plane in vertical position until airspeed bleeds off Slide the throttle to the Off posi tion The p...
Page 28: ...self as a WWII pilot flying combat missions in the South Pacific The SCM allows you to engage in aerial combat with other X port equipped HobbyZone air craft When you successfully hit the other X port...
Page 29: ...The ADM attaches to your fuselage and allows you with the proper transmitter input to drop your bomb at precisely the correct moment A parachute jumper is also included offer ing the opportunity to p...
Page 30: ...3520 and white tail HBZ3530 recommended for use with Night Flight Module HBZ3510 Each sold separately HobbyZone Accessories HBZ1013 8 4V 1000mAh Ni MH Battery Purchase an extra battery pack so you can...
Page 31: ...the Dogfighting Begin Have from 2 6 Aerobird 3 or other X Port equipped HobbyZone aircraft flying on different frequencies and engage in air combat with the Sonic Combat Module SCM Aerobird 3 Combat O...
Page 32: ...2 If damage is severe or if wing or tail is bent replace damaged parts immediate ly See page 39 for a complete replace ment parts list IMPORTANT Control Alignment Tail flaps must be level or nearly le...
Page 33: ...arger that comes with your airplane Never leave the char ger unattended while charging During charging place the battery and charger on a heat resistant surface Do not place them on carpet or upholste...
Page 34: ...n control to the spiral then pull back on the elevator to level flight and level the wings 4 Don t attempt to fly or do maneuvers beyond your flying abilities without seeking the assistance of an expe...
Page 35: ...e 3 Stickers decals not stuck down 1 Adjust stick trim lever see page 20 or adjust tail flap position see page 24 2 Center the wing before each flight 3 Properly rub down stickers or tape down Aircraf...
Page 36: ...ired for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRAN...
Page 37: ...is asserted As Horizon has no control over use setup final assembly modification or misuse no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of use setup or asse...
Page 38: ...Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protecti...
Page 39: ...l be billed a minimum of hour of labor In addition you will be billed for return freight Please advise us of your preferred method of payment Horizon accepts money orders and cashiers checks as well a...
Page 40: ...9 HBZ2004 Propeller 2 99 HBZ2014 Canopy Cover w Latch 2 49 HBZ2016 Landing Gear w Wheels 3 99 HBZ2017 Tail Gear w Wheel 1 49 Keep the Aerobird 3 in the air Spare parts are available from your local de...
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