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Runway Takeoff (ROG)

Recommended for experienced pilots only.

1.  If you are an experienced pilot, and have  

a smooth and long surface, you can take 
off from the ground. Make sure your 
landing gear is properly installed and 
is securely in the slot on the fuselage 
before you attempt takeoff. 

2.  Stand behind the Firebird Phantom

 and 

point it directly into the wind on smooth 
asphalt or concrete.

3.  Apply full power and adjust the right 

control stick as necessary to keep the 
Firebird Phantom headed directly into 
the wind.

4.  If the battery is fully charged, the 

Firebird Phantom should lift off the 
ground in approximately 40 feet. Apply 
some UP elevator by pulling the stick 
back, and the plane will lift off of the 
ground in a shorter distance. Remember, 
only a small amount of UP is needed. 
Too much will result in a stall after the 
plane has left the ground.

Taking Off 

1. Make sure the battery is fully charged.

2. While holding the transmitter in one 

hand, push the throttle stick to full-on 
(up) with thumb.

3. Your Firebird Phantom will need to be 

hand-launched. On first flights, have a 
second person (adult recommended) 
launch your Firebird Phantom while the 
pilot controls with the transmitter. Adult 
assistance is always recommended for 
pilots 12 years of age or younger.

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) with the ground when releasing. 
Think of it as a javelin that you are throw-
ing 20 feet away. 

 

Watch out!

  Keep the spinning propeller 

away from your hair, head and hands or 
injury may occur.

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Important:

 Before launching, determine 

the wind direction by watching which way 
the red transmitter ribbon is blowing.

Your Firebird Phantom

 is equipped with  

a third channel for pitch control (elevator).  
Pulling back on the right stick provides  
UP elevator that allows for better flares for 
landing, a better climb rate and more  
effective turns. However, giving too much  
UP elevator (pulling back to far on the right 
stick) will cause the airplane to enter a stall,  
especially at slower speeds.

Just after a stall occurs, the nose of the 
airplane will go down, and the airplane will 
begin to enter a dive. To recover from a stall, 
pull the right stick back slowly (UP elevator) 
once the nose of the airplane goes down 
and the plane has built up airspeed. Pulling 
back slowly on the stick will put the nose 
up, and cause the plane to exit the stall and 
return to straight and level flight. Be care-
ful, as pulling back too quickly or too far will 
once again cause the airplane to stall.

Using Elevator

Wind direction 
for hand launch

Wind direction for 
runway takeoff

Содержание Firebird Phantom

Страница 1: ...The Place to Start HBZ4715 HobbyZone products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign IL 61822 2007 Horizon Hobby Inc 9804 Instruction Manual ...

Страница 2: ...tional 3 channel aircraft and radio system The Firebird Phantom has built in sensors that look for the sky and horizon and thanks to the specially programmed software it can temporarily take over in the event that your aircraft is put in danger from incorrect transmitter input This will help to prevent a crash and keep you in the air Once you are more experienced and no longer need the training so...

Страница 3: ...ge Always make sure the transmitter is on when the flight battery is plugged in 1 Remove the transmitter back cover 2 Install the included AA batteries Use four fresh 1 5V AA batteries only 3 Be sure to observe proper polarity when installing the batteries and then replace the cover 4 To test switch on the transmitter The LED should glow brightly 5 Replace the batteries when you hear the low batte...

Страница 4: ... on transmitter 2 Install the flight battery into the fuselage and plug it into the connector 3 Move the transmitter s left stick all the way down and hold for one second This will arm the motor 4 Move the transmitter s left stick up Since most batteries come partially charged the prop should spin at high speed If the motor does not run proceed to charging the battery 5 In order to fully discharge...

Страница 5: ...nter when you turn the transmitter on 4 If you find that the control surface flap is not level with the rest of the tail surface you can correct this with a few pushes of the appropriate trim buttons 5 Move the right stick side to side while observing that the tail flaps are moving as shown 6 Move the right stick up and down while observing that the tail flaps are moving as shown WARNING Keep ever...

Страница 6: ...directions Be clear of pedestrians Be free of trees or buildings that could interfere with your sightline or power lines that could entangle your airplane Be clear of automobiles and other prop erty that could be damaged by your plane if you have problems coming in for a landing Remember your Firebird Phantom flies approximately 15 20 mph so it covers ground fast The bigger the field the better HI...

Страница 7: ...echnology This software helps prevent crashes due to over control by the pilot The sensors included in the fuselage see the horizon One sensor is above the canopy and faces forward The other is at the bottom of the fuselage and faces backward The electronic system connected to them knows the airplane should not be allowed to enter a steep dive or aggressive bank If you give transmitter input that ...

Страница 8: ...pert Mode It is possible to change flight modes in the air but sufficient altitude is required To turn ACT off Push down on the right stick and the red LED will flash indicating that you have disabled ACT To turn ACT back on push down on the right stick again The red LED will be solid when ACT is on see page 19 for photo Anti Crash Technology ACT 15 Step 10 You must be at an altitude of at least 1...

Страница 9: ...ts 12 years of age or younger 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 with the ground when releasing Think of it as a javelin that you are throw ing 20 feet away Watch out Keep the spinning propeller away from your hair head and hands or injury may occur 16 Step 11 17 Step 11 Impor...

Страница 10: ...r just be cautious and watch how your plane reacts to the wind Most of the time you can fly at higher altitudes at Step 12 19 Sharp Turns Move the stick in the direction you want to turn and add a bit of UP elevator at the same time pull back on stick The plane will make a sharper banking turn Rudder Trim If the Firebird Phantom seems to drift in one direction when the control stick is in the neut...

Страница 11: ...s com pletely shut off Your Firebird Phantom will glide in for a landing Auto Cutoff When the battery gets low enough this feature will automatically shut off the motor and save enough battery power to maintain control of the tail so you can land correctly and safely If the motor cuts off prepare to land immediately WARNING Do not attempt to catch the airplane or injury may result Turn the motor o...

Страница 12: ...ight If you are certain the control surfaces are at neutral and the plane still wanders to the left 1 Adjust the tail see below so that the left tail control surface is 1 16 above the rest of the tail This can be done by push ing the digital trim button located to the lower right of the right hand control stick 2 Test fly 3 If it is still flying on its own to the left repeat the above procedure un...

Страница 13: ...lowing 1 Loosen the front tail screw one full turn and tighten the back tail screw one full turn 2 Test fly 3 Repeat the above procedure if necessary until your Firebird Phantom climbs at a steady rate Aerobatic Flight 25 Your Firebird Phantom comes out of the box with the controls set for beginning pilots with the control linkages attached in the outer holes of the control surfaces By adjusting t...

Страница 14: ...dult supervision is recommended for ages 12 and under 5 Only use a battery charger intended for use with the Firebird Phantom battery We recommend using the charger that comes with your airplane Never leave the charger unattended while charging During charging place the battery and charger on a heat resistant surface Do not place them on carpet or upholstery 6 Never cut into the battery charger or...

Страница 15: ...y shortly before flying 2 Adjust tail screws see page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Success Tips 1 Do not fly in winds over 7 mph especially during first flights Flying in too much wind is by far the number one reason for crashes and flyaways 2 Choose the flying area carefully A grassy field or soft ground that is about 600 feet in diameter is optimum It s also best to fly in an area with ver...

Страница 16: ...iscretion of Horizon Hobby Inc Collateral damage is not covered under this warranty If you as the buyer or owner are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product you are advised to return this product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase 31 If you have any questions concerning your HobbyZone product please contact our Product Support staf...

Страница 17: ...efect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does ...

Страница 18: ...deration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have 34 35 been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the s...

Страница 19: ... 255 39 99 HBZ4771 Phantom Trans CH1 26 995 29 99 HBZ4772 Phantom Trans CH2 27 045 29 99 HBZ4773 Phantom Trans CH3 27 095 29 99 HBZ4774 Phantom Trans CH4 27 145 29 99 HBZ4775 Phantom Trans CH5 27 195 29 99 HBZ4776 Phantom Trans CH6 27 255 29 99 HBZ1014 8 4V 300mAh Battery Pack FBP 11 99 HBZ4541 Landing Gear FBS FBP 2 99 Once you ve mastered flying your Firebird Phantom we recommend that you try an...

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