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HBZ2615

HobbyZone

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 products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
©2005 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
7827

Instruction Manual

Содержание Firebird Commander 2

Страница 1: ...HBZ2615 HobbyZone products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2005 Horizon Hobby Inc 7827 Instruction Manual ...

Страница 2: ...ftware will take over by reducing the throttle and making corrective directional control to help prevent the plane from crashing to the ground Once you re more experienced you can enter Expert Mode which allows you to have full control at all times for tighter turns and spirals as well as other dramatic maneuvers This extra maneuverability comes in handy when using X port accessories This HobbyZon...

Страница 3: ...n the battery to power the propeller then proceed to Step 3 6 When finished with the motor test be sure to disconnect the battery first then turn off the transmitter 1 Remove the transmitter back cover by pushing down with thumbs as indicated by the arrows 2 Install the batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA batteries only 3 Be sure to observe proper polarity when installing the batteries and then replace th...

Страница 4: ...Battery Note Never charge a hot battery or a battery that is already charged Always discharge the battery before every charge See Step 2 for instructions on discharging See Warnings and Safety on page 25 1 The charger supplied with the Firebird Commander 2 has a built in timer Plug the battery into the charger and then plug the charger into the wall The LED indicator should glow constantly After a...

Страница 5: ...he following page If each flap is not level with the rest of the tail surface when the right stick and trim lever are centered adjust the control lines so they are level see page 20 Note The small levers under or beside the control sticks are called trim levers and are used to adjust the neutral points of your control sticks It s very important that these levers are centered when switching on the ...

Страница 6: ...For beginners flying in too much wind is by far the reason for the majority of crashes and or lost planes Step 7 11 Step 6 10 Choose a Calm Day Choose a Large Open Grass Field A large open grass field is required for safe successful flight Your Firebird Commander 2 can fly at speeds in excess of 20 mph so it covers ground fast The bigger the field the better It is absolutely essential to have a mi...

Страница 7: ...e range test one to hold the transmitter and one to hold the airplane 1 One person holds the transmitter while the other person walks 100 paces away with the airplane 2 Extend the transmitter antenna completely and turn on the transmitter 3 Plug in the airplane battery and close the hatch cover 4 Pull the throttle stick back to arm the motor 5 As the first person moves both of the transmitter cont...

Страница 8: ...his can cause the model to spiral dive and if it does not have sufficient altitude it could crash If you see the Commander 2 beginning to enter a spiral release the right stick 1 After launching the model will begin climbing Keep the throttle full on 2 Make right and left adjustments of the right control stick to keep it flying straight into the wind Don t attempt a turn until model reaches 50 fee...

Страница 9: ...ou give transmitter input that causes the plane to enter into a spiral dive that may threaten your aircraft the ACT software will override your input to help prevent the aircraft from crashing to the ground The ACT will intervene for you when the aircraft is in jeopardy by reducing throttle and changing the directional control as well The ACT software will only interrupt flight in extreme situatio...

Страница 10: ... Always fly with caution and have patience as you learn the input levels that are necessary for you to safely keep your Firebird Commander 2 in the air Since the ACT sensors register information via light NEVER fly over water snow or light colored sand that can confuse the input being received from the sensors to the ACT software system If you choose to fly in these conditions you will need to dis...

Страница 11: ...eet of altitude gradu ally reduce the throttle stick to turn off the motor The Firebird Commander 2 will glide in for a landing Auto Cutoff Feature When your motor battery gets low enough this feature will automatically shut off the motor and save enough battery to power the radio and tail control so you can land safely If the motor cuts off prepare to land immediately Expert tip As you get more e...

Страница 12: ... adjusting the trim control lever page 15 does not correct the situation 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 the left repeat the above procedure adding 1 16 each time until it flies straight If the airplane keeps turning to the right and adjusting the trim ...

Страница 13: ...wing shim and rubber band the wing to the fuselage as normal Adding the wing shim will cause the Firebird Commander 2 to climb less steeply and reduce the tendency to repeatedly climb and stall Add the wing shim when the wind is gusting more than 10 mph IMPORTANT Adding the wing shim will cause the Firebird Commander 2 to fly faster due to the wing s reduced incidence angle Step 17 Needed for Step...

Страница 14: ...ly the Firebird Commander 2 near people vehicles train tracks buildings power lines water hard surfaces or trees Never allow anyone to attempt to catch the Firebird Commander 2 while it s in flight or serious injury can result 4 Adult supervision is recommended for pilots ages 12 and under 5 Only use a battery charger intended for use with the Firebird Commander 2 battery Never leave a charger una...

Страница 15: ... control 2 It is important to choose a flying field carefully grass and soft ground with 600 foot diameter is optimal to fly and will lengthen the life of your Firebird Commander 2 3 Holding the right stick full over for too long may cause the Firebird Commander 2 to spiral dive and it could crash At the very first sign of the Firebird Commander 2 beginning to spiral down immediately release the s...

Страница 16: ...oncerning the operation of your Firebird Commander 2 please contact our Product Support staff toll free at 1 877 504 0233 If your product requires inspection please follow these steps in order to return it to us 1 Call our Product Support team for return authorization 31 2 Use the Service and Repair Checklist from www horizonhobby com under the support tab or write a detailed letter that includes ...

Страница 17: ...le Rate DC Peak Charger 19 99 HBZ1013 8 4V 900mAh Battery 29 99 HBZ6023 Aerial Drop Module 19 99 HBZ6060 Streamer Bombs for ADM 2 3 99 HBZ6061 Parachute Jumper for ADM 1 3 99 HBZ4020 Sonic Combat Module 23 99 HBZ3510 Night Flight Module 19 99 HBZ4025 Stealth Target 23 99 33 X port Accessories Your Firebird Commander 2 comes with the ability to add to the excitement of flying HobbyZone s exclusive ...

Страница 18: ...Commander 2 and thank you for supporting HobbyZone Please let us know how we can help you in the future We hope your flights with this plane are just the beginning of a long and positive RC experience Best wishes in the hobby Sincerely The HobbyZone Team Future RC Flight Optional Parts and Accessories There are many optional parts and accessories that you can buy to make your flying experience mor...

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