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Replacement and Optional Parts

Replacement Parts

PART#

DESCRIPTION

SUGGESTED

RETAIL

HBZ1012 7.2V 900mAh NiMH Battery

$24.99

HBZ1026 DC Peak Charger

$19.99  

HBZ3502 Standard Decal Sheet: ABC

$3.95 

HBZ3515 Instruction Manual: ABC

$0.95 

HBZ3516 Instruction Video CD: ABC

$7.95 

HBZ3541 ABC Fuselage: CH 1,  26.995

$49.99 

HBZ3542 ABC Fuselage: CH 2,  27.045

$49.99 

HBZ3543 ABC Fuselage: CH 3,  27.095

$49.99 

HBZ3544 ABC Fuselage: CH 4,  27.145

$49.99 

HBZ3545 ABC Fuselage: CH 5,  27.195

$49.99 

HBZ3546 ABC Fuselage: CH 6,  27.255

$49.99 

HBZ3551 ABC TX: CH 1,  26.995

$24.99 

HBZ3552 ABC TX: CH 2,  27.045

$24.99 

HBZ3553 ABC TX: CH 3,  27.095

$24.99 

HBZ3554 ABC TX: CH 4,  27.145

$24.99 

HBZ3555 ABC TX: CH 5,  27.195

$24.99 

HBZ3556 ABC TX: CH 6,  27.255

$24.99 

HBZ1047 1.5" Tailboom Repair Section

$0.50 

HBZ1058 TX Antenna

$4.99 

HBZ2004 Propeller

$2.99 

HBZ2014 Canopy Cover w/Latch

$2.50 

HBZ2016 Landing Gear w/Wheels

$3.99 

HBZ2017 Tail Gear w/Wheel

$1.50 

HBZ2037 Main Wheel Axle Caps (4)

$0.95 

PART#

DESCRIPTION

SUGGESTED

RETAIL

HBZ6022 Orange Standard Wing AB, ABC

$14.99 

HBZ6024 2 Wing Hold Down Rods w/Caps

$1.50 

HBZ6026 Orange Rubber Bands (7)

$0.95 

HBZ6028 Orange Wing Caps (4)

$1.25 

HBZ6032 Tail V-Brace, Orange

$1.50 

HBZ6033 Orange Tail Screws (2)

$0.95 

HBZ6034 X-Pack Tail: ABC

$9.99 

HBZ6035 Tail Horn and Keeper (2)

$0.89 

HBZ6057 TX Battery Cover

$2.50 

Optional Parts

HBZ1013 8.4V 900mAh NiMH Battery

$29.99 

HBZ2013 White Tail Screws (2)

$0.99

HBZ4054 Silver Tail Screws (2)

$0.99  

HBZ2519 3 Hour Wall Charger w/Timer

$9.99 

HBZ4020 Sonic Combat Module

$23.99 

HBZ4025 Stealth Target w/Combat Sensor

$23.99 

HBZ6023 Aerial Drop Module

$19.99 

HBZ3503 Techweb Decal Sheet: ABC

$3.95 

HBZ3504 US Army Decal Sheet: ABC

$3.95 

HBZ3520 White Wing ABC

$14.99 

HBZ3530 White Tail w/Accessories ABC

$9.99

HBZ3521  Silver Wing: ABC

$14.99

HBZ3531 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 initial
preflight testing. Carefully check the parts and
operation BEFORE your first flight. Damage
incurred during flying combat, 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 work-
manship. If you discover defects during the very
first preflight testing (Steps 1–6, & 9), please 
call our Product Support staff toll-free at 
1-877-504-0233 . 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 Aerobird Challenger

, please follow

these instructions.
1. Unplug the battery from the airplane. 
2. Pack the complete Aerobird Challenger (all 

components 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

5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual)  5/28/03  5:00 PM  Page 38

Содержание Aerobird Challenger

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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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