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HobbyZone

products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

5723

HBZ3515

05482 16030

5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 42

Summary of Contents for Aerobird Challenger

Page 1: ...ts are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2003 Horizon Hobby Inc www hobbyzonesports com 5723 HBZ3515 6 05482 16030 5 5723_HBZ fb cllngr manual 5 28 03 5 00 PM Page 42 ...

Page 2: ...page 36 before you proceed to Step 1 Your Aerobird Challenger adventures are about to begin In order to have a safe and successful experience we d like you to do a couple of things first watch the instructional Video CD and read and follow the directions carefully While easy to fly the Aerobird Challenger may be more than the first time pilot can handle If you haven t flown one of HobbyZone s Zone...

Page 3: ...lage Note When flying without X port modules and landing on grass it is not necessary to have the landing gear installed Attaching the Wing 1 Center the wing on the fuselage by aligning the center dot on the wing with the fuselage top seam and by centering the half circle on the wing s trailing edge over the fuselage center 1 Remove the transmitter back cover by pushing down with your thumbs as in...

Page 4: ...ome partially charged the propeller should spin at high speed The throttle arming feature will need to be activated each time the battery is plugged into the airplane If the motor does not run proceed to Step 4 Charging the Aircraft Battery 5 When finished with the motor test be sure to disconnect the battery first then turn off the transmitter Attaching the Tail Wheel Installation of the included...

Page 5: ...ing place the battery on a heat resistant surface and constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack Do not allow children to charge batteries unless they are super vised by a responsible adult Battery Capacity Maximum Typical Charge Rate Charge Time Aerobird Challenger 900mAh 7 2 and 8 4V Ni MH 1 2 amps 40 minutes Other HobbyZone Batteries 600mAh 4 8 and 6 0V Ni MH 0 8 amps 40 minutes Req...

Page 6: ...l battery in fuselage and plug in connector 4 Move the stick side to side The tail flaps should move as shown on the following page 5 Move the stick up and down The tail flaps should move as shown on the following page 6 The small lever 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 that this lever i...

Page 7: ...erty and your Aerobird Challenger safe Crash damage is not covered by the warranty Making adjustments Leveling the Tail Control Flaps Before making your first flight if tail control flaps are not level with rest 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 ...

Page 8: ...transmitter and one to hold the airplane If model does not range test correctly do not fly Call Horizon Hobby Product Support staff toll free at 1 877 504 0233 for directions on how to proceed Choose a Calm Day You want to fly If you wait until the day is right you will have a successful flight On your first flights do not fly if the wind is more than 7 mph To check wind conditions 1 Tie the inclu...

Page 9: ... the experienced radio control pilot and is not intended for the first time flyer If you can successfully fly the HobbyZone Firebird Outlaw Firebird Firebird II Firebird XL or Firebird Commander then you should be ready for the Aerobird Challenger The Aerobird Challenger can be controlled in a similar manner as a 2 channel plane such as the Firebird Firebird II or Firebird XL by simply limiting co...

Page 10: ...se the plane to spiral dive and crash IMPORTANT Don t hold the stick to the right or left full over for more than 2 seconds This can cause the model to spiral dive and crash Do not try to climb too steeply as very little UP elevator pull back on stick should be required Runway Takeoff Not recommended for inexperienced pilots 1 Stand behind the Aerobird Challenger and point it directly into the win...

Page 11: ...ime i e pull the stick back The plane will make a sharper banking turn Rudder Trim If the model always turns one direction use the trim control lever below the control stick to cor rect see below The model should fly straight with the control stick at neutral See page 24 if additional adjustments are needed Elevator Trim If the model always goes up or down use the trim control lever to the side of...

Page 12: ...ust before touchdown to flare the plane With some practice your landings will be expertly smooth and on target Reduce power at 10 feet Step 16 23 Using Elevator The Aerobird Challenger is equipped with a third channel for elevator pitch control Pulling back on the stick provides UP elevator that allows for shorter takeoffs better flares for landing a better climb rate and more effective turns see ...

Page 13: ...ike to fine tune the flight characteristics with the trim levers and controls in the neutral position A If the Aerobird Challenger keeps turning to the left and adjusting the trim control lever page 20 does not correct enough to fly straight with the stick at neutral 1 Adjust the control line so that the left tail flap is 1 16 above the rest of the tail surface 2 Test fly 3 If it still flies to th...

Page 14: ...ick You are now in Pro Mode Confirm Pro Mode 1 Move the control stick directly to the right 2 If the left surface moves up and the right surface moves down you are in Pro Mode If left surface moves up and the right surface stays level you are in Sport Mode Disconnect the battery and turn the transmitter off and try again Note The system is reset each time you disconnect the flight battery If you d...

Page 15: ...he control surfaces will soften the Aerobird Challenger s responsiveness and make it easier to fly good for beginning pilots Moving the control line to adjust the control response Note Use your fingers or a small straight blade screwdriver to turn the control horn spool Do not turn the small Phillips screw that holds the spool in place 1 Remove the control line from the horn by turning the spool t...

Page 16: ...t not yet your expertise You can still take part in air to ground combat with the purchase of the sonic combat module and a stealth target HBZ4025 The SCM attached to your aircraft allows you to fly in low and hit the Stealth causing a loud pitch tone to ensure you of your kill Note X Port accessories are activated by pressing the button on the top left of the transmitter The Aerial Drop Module HB...

Page 17: ... When hit the SCM temporarily disables your motor while allowing you to steer Fun Games with the Target 1 See how many hits you can get in a measured time such as 3 minutes 2 See how many hits you can get in one battery pack 3 Attack the target with two or more Aerobirds at the same time See who can time their attack runs properly and get the most hits in 5 minutes Be sure to turn off the power sw...

Page 18: ...n a heat resistant surface Do not lay it on carpet or upholstery while charging Never charge the battery with the included charger for more than 3 hours 6 Never cut into the battery charger or airplane wires or serious injury can occur Causing the battery to short out crossing negative and positive bare wires can cause fire serious injury and damage 7 Hold the plane securely and keep all body part...

Page 19: ...es as you fly Try to avoid flying directly overhead Success Tips Unit does not operate 1 Transmitter AA batteries are depleted or installed incorrectly indicated by a dim or unlit LED on transmitter or the low battery alarm 2 No electrical connection 3 Aerobird Challenger battery not charged 4 Crash has damaged the radio inside the Aerobird Challenger 1 Check polarity installation or replace with ...

Page 20: ...3531 Silver Tail w Accessories ABC 9 99 Keep the Aerobird Challenger in the air Spare parts are available from your local dealer or from Horizon Hobby www horizonhobby com Please check with your dealer first by supporting your local dealer they ll be there when you need them Warranty and Follow Up Procedures Due to the nature and operation of this product the warranty does not extend beyond the in...

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