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IMPORTANT: Even with the ACT activated,
it is very important to fly at a sufficient
altitude. The system may not save your
airplane from over-control if you are too
close to the ground.
ALWAYS maintain an altitude of at least 200
feet so that the ACT software has sufficient
altitude to work properly to save your
aircraft if you enter a severe dive, especially
when attempting maneuvers that are more
aggressive. Make certain at launch that
you climb to a safe altitude prior to more
aggressive flight. If, when flying and with
the ACT activated, you still feel that your
aircraft may be spiraling down too fast,
release BOTH sticks until the plane becomes
horizontal again. This will allow you to regain
control of your aircraft and lessen the chance
of a crash.
Because your Firebird Commander
®
2 uses
sensors that look for the horizon, there could
be times when the sensors may not work as
effectively as they could. This may be
especially true when the sun is shining
brightly and/or is low in the horizon. Do
not fly aggressively until you have become
very comfortable with flying your Firebird
Commander 2. Because of changes in
atmospheric conditions, especially the ones
mentioned above, do not assume that the
ACT software will always save your plane
from crashing. 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 disable the ACT
system. We recommend that you always
begin flight with the ACT activated before
attempting to fly with the ACT in the “off”
mode.
Note: Flying too low, especially over
reflective surfaces, such as rooftops or
asphalt, can also place your Firebird
Commander 2 in jeopardy.
If you are flying with an X-Port
™
accessory,
always make sure the ACT software is turned
off. However, you should never attempt to
fly with an X-Port accessory until you have
become more experienced at flying and do
not need the ACT to successfully keep you
flying.
Remember, the purpose of the ACT software
is to teach you to fly smoothly. When the
ACT software is engaged and overrides your
input, it means that you have placed the air-
craft in jeopardy. Keeping the steering stick
more in the middle and less to the corners
will allow you to fly more smoothly and pre-
vent the ACT software from engaging.
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If you encounter any questions regarding the
Firebird Commander 2 and the ACT software,
immediately contact Product Support at
1-800-504-0233.
