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Instruction Manua

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Страница 1: ...Instruction Manua ...

Страница 2: ... to make sure you have a great experience with your Bird to have safe fun and learn a few things along the way You re going to be surprised how easy it is to fly a radio control airplane There s one catch though You gotta read and FOLLOWTHE DIRECTIONS Try it our way first then you can get creative Ready to get started So are we Let s go WHOA THERE READ THIS 2 ...

Страница 3: ...et Charge battery for 2 hours DO NOT OVERCHARGE See Warnings and Safety on page 24 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY The FireBird Fast Field Charger charges your FireBird s aircraft battery in just 20 30 minutes from a car s cigarette lighter Please contact your retailer for availability Stock no HBZ1020 Suggested Retail 17 95 3 ...

Страница 4: ...ld it flat Position wing tip 2 above table top by placing transmitter under wingtip Remove sticky tape backing from wing brace and attach as shown Insert wing screws and fasten very tightly until screw stops Repeat with other wing brace It is VERY IMPORTANT to secure wing braces so both wing tips are the same 2 height 4 2 ...

Страница 5: ...heet as shown labeled 1 Needed for STEP 3 MAKE SURE wing tip is positioned at 2 height Add wing brace tape 4 yellow rectangles located on decal sheet directly over wing brace Press firmly Repeat with other wing brace 1 1 4 4 7 9 3 3 8 8 5 2 2 6 6 5 7 5 2 ...

Страница 6: ... sticky tape backing from wing cap Align wing cap evenly over the wing center Be sure it s centered Press firmly FRONT EDGE Wing cap full size side view Note that front edge has more curve IMPORTANT Make sure the front of the center cap is over the front of the wing The angled edge is the front FRONT 6 Wing Center Wing Cap ...

Страница 7: ...STEP5 Propeller Propeller Needed for STEP 5 Push prop firmly into place on motor shaft 7 ...

Страница 8: ...STEP6 HatchCoverFastener Remove thumbscrew installed in front top of fuselage Install thumbscrew in canopy hole as shown in order to secure canopy 8 ...

Страница 9: ...ting Needed for STEP 7 IMPORTANT Center wing on fuselage EXACTLY Secure wing in place with at least 4 rubberbands 1 per side and 2 crossing or poor flying will result Rubber bands x4 Remember straight edge is rear 9 ...

Страница 10: ...umbers on this page refer to the corresponding number on the decal sheet Needed for STEP 8 1 1 4 4 7 9 3 3 8 8 5 2 2 6 6 5 7 Fuselage repeat on both sides NOTE Decals wrap around to underside of fuselage 4 9 3 4 3 Main Wing 6 5 Tail 5 10 ...

Страница 11: ... STEP 9 Remove transmitter back cover by pushing down with thumbs as arrows show Install batteries Use fresh 1 5V AA alkalines only WATCH POLARITY Replace cover To test switch on transmitter LED should glow brightly Replace batteries when you hear low battery alarm 11 ...

Страница 12: ...with the rest of the tail surface turn to page 23 to make adjustments before and after flying WATCHOUT Be sure to keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the control test in the event that you accidentally turn on the motor NOTE The small lever under the tail stick is called a trim lever and is used to adjust the neutral point of your control stick It s very important that this leve...

Страница 13: ...Moves Up Moves Up 13 ...

Страница 14: ...tton on the side of the plane and move the transmitter s left stick up The prop should spin at high speed When finished with motor test be sure to disconnect the battery first then turn off transmitter WARNING KEEP EVERYTHING CLEAR OF THE PROPELLER 14 NOTE Make sure throttle offset switch is in the down off position ...

Страница 15: ...d fast The bigger the field the better VERY IMPORTANT DO NOT fly over or near people buildings vehicles trees water pavement gravel any hard surface or any object you don t want to crash into Please take this warning seriously to keep people property and your Firebird safe Crash damage is NOT covered by the warranty 15 ...

Страница 16: ...itter flat so the antenna is parallel to the ground and note how much the flag moves in the wind If the flag hangs down you re good to fly If the flag hangs at 45 or more it s too windy DO NOT FLY SUCCESSTIP In our tests new pilots attempting to fly in wind more than 5 mph had lots more trouble than those who flew in no wind Be smart follow this tip and protect your Firebird you ll be glad you did...

Страница 17: ...t the throttle trim lever located to the right of the throttle stick to the point where the motor stops with the throttle stick positioned at neutral If model does not range test correctly DO NOT FLY Send the unit back to the Horizon Service Center see page 27 You will need two people to do the range test one to hold the transmitter and one to hold the airplane WATCH OUT The person holding the air...

Страница 18: ...hink of it as a spear that you are throwing 20 feet away IMPORTANT Before launching you ll need to determine the wind direction by dropping some grass and watching which direction it falls WATCH OUT Keep spinning propeller away from your hair head and hands or injury may occur WIND IMPORTANT On first flights have a second person adult recommended launch the Firebird while the pilot controls with t...

Страница 19: ...e direction you want the model to turn TRIMMING If the model always turns one direction or the other first follow adjustments on p 23 then use the trim control lever below the stick to correct see below The model should fly straight with the stick at neutral 19 IMPORTANT Don t hold the right stick full over for more than a couple of seconds This can cause the model to spiral dive and crash ...

Страница 20: ...ce power by moving the throttle stick down a small amount to approx 85 90 of full on To reduce altitude reduce throttle To increase altitude increase throttle 20 Approx 85 90 Throttle Full Throttle Reduced Throttle Full Throttle WATCH OUT If you re flying with the motor off or at low speed allow your Firebird more area for turns ...

Страница 21: ... glide in for landing ExpertTip As you get more experienced at flying try adding a small blip of power just before touchdown With some practice you ll be able to land it right on target Turn OFF power at 20 feet WARNING DO NOT attempt to catch the airplane or injury may result Also be sure to turn motor off before you touch down or damage can occur to your wing and propeller 21 ...

Страница 22: ...ot fly well See page 23 if adjustment is necessary If you happen to crash and part of the foam wing or tail breaks it can be repaired using packing tape to cover missing pieces If damage is severe replacement parts are available See page 27 of this manual View from Rear View from Rear 22 ...

Страница 23: ...right pull apart U bend so the right control flap is 1 16 above rest of tail Test fly again If it still flies to the right repeat the procedure adding 1 16 each time until the plane flies straight If plane flies to left pinch the U bend so the left control flap is 1 16 above rest of tail Repeat if necessary until plane flies straight 23 Normal Shorten Lengthen ...

Страница 24: ...or use with the Firebird battery Never leave charger unattended while charging Before charging always be sure to deplete the power from the battery by running it in the Firebird until the propeller stops This will help prevent overcharging While charging place the battery on a heat resistant surface DO NOT lay it on carpet while charging NEVER charge the battery with the included charger for more ...

Страница 25: ...tact your retailer to replace the fuselage Aircraft doesn t climb 1 Tail angle needs adjustment 2 Throttle isn t 100 1 Tighten foreward tail screw 2 turns and loosen rear screw 2 turns 2 Push trim lever lever the to right of throttle stick full up before launching Aircraft is difficult to control or flies in circles 1 Tail flaps aren t adjusted properly 2 Foam or skin near tail flap is torn or dam...

Страница 26: ...attery pack for added fun at the flying field A Firebird Fast Charger HBZ1020 17 95 can also be purchased at your local retailer to charge your packs from the cigarette lighter of a vehicle 5 If you re gliding with the motor off allow your Firebird more area for turns 6 Position yourself at your flying field to keep the sun at your back and out of your eyes 7 If it has been more than 36 hours sinc...

Страница 27: ...enna 4 95 HBZ1060 Transmitter Battery Cover 2 50 Firebird fuselage w radio transmitter w o battery charger wing or tail 49 95 HBZ1061 Channel 1 49 95 HBZ1062 Channel 2 49 95 HBZ1063 Channel 3 49 95 HBZ1064 Channel 4 49 95 HBZ1065 Channel 5 49 95 HBZ1066 Channel 6 49 95 FirebirdTransmitter 24 95 HBZ1071 Channel 1 24 95 HBZ1072 Channel 2 24 95 HBZ1073 Channel 3 24 95 HBZ1074 Channel 4 24 95 HBZ1075 ...

Страница 28: ...etailed information explaining the nature of the problem s encountered Please date your correspondence and be sure your complete name and address appear on this enclosure Warranty Parts Replacement Providing that warranty conditions have been met defective parts will be replaced without charge Sorry crash damage is not covered under warranty To receive warranty service include your original dated ...

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