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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 42 HBZ3515 05482 16030 HobbyZone ® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 ©2003 Horizon Hobby, Inc. www.hobbyzonesports.com 5723...
- Page 2 If you haven’t flown one of accessories, including the Sonic Combat Module (HBZ4020) for HobbyZone’s Zone 1 or 2 airplanes or any other radio air-to-air and air-to-ground fighting, and the Aerial Drop Module controlled aircraft, we recommend you seek the help of an (HBZ6023), which allows items such as the parachute jumper experienced radio control pilot during your beginning flights.
- Page 3 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 4 Transmitter Wing and Landing Gear Attachment Needed for Step 1 Needed for Step 2 8 "AA" Batteries (included) Rubber Bands (x6) Main Landing Gear 1. Remove the transmitter back cover by pushing down with your thumbs, as indicated.
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Page 4: Motor Test
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 6 Wing and Landing Gear Attachment Motor Test continued 1. Be sure throttle slider is in the Off position. Attaching the Tail Wheel 2. Turn the transmitter on. •... -
Page 5: Charging The Aircraft Battery
Ni-MH cells. (HBZ1027), you can use your peak charger to Charging HobbyZone Ni-MH Battery Packs charge other HobbyZone airplane and boat 1. Using the dial indicator on the side of the charger, batteries. Use the charge rates from the chart Important: set the charge rate as indicated in the chart below. -
Page 6: Tail Control Test
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 10 Tail Control Test Tail Control Test continued Warning: Keep everything clear of the propeller before starting the control test in the event that you accidentally turn on the motor. 1. -
Page 7: Choose A Large, Open Grassy Field
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 12 Making adjustments—Leveling the Tail Control Flaps Choose a Large, Open Grassy Field • A large, open grass field is required. The Before making your first flight, if tail control flaps Aerobird Challenger ™... -
Page 8: Choose A Calm Day
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 14 Range Test Choose a Calm Day 1. One person holds the transmitter; the other person walks 100 paces away with the aiplane. You want to fly! If you wait until the day is right, SUCCESS TIP: Flying in too much wind is by You will need two people to do the range test: 2. -
Page 9: Hand Launch
If 1. On first flights, have a second person from your hair, head and hands or injury may you can successfully fly the HobbyZone ® Firebird Outlaw ™... -
Page 10: Runway Takeoff
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 18 Runway Takeoff Flying 1. After launching, the Aerobird Challenger ™ will begin climbing at full throttle. Keep the throttle full on. (Not recommended for inexperienced pilots) 2. -
Page 11: Throttle Adjustment
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 20 Flying Throttle Adjustment continued Sharp Turns Move the stick in the direction you want to turn and add some UP elevator at the same time, i.e. 1. -
Page 12: Using Elevator
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 22 Landing The Aerobird Challenger ™ is equipped with a third Using Elevator channel for elevator (pitch) control. Pulling back on the stick provides UP elevator that allows for When you notice that the Aerobird Challenger ™... - Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 24 Making Adjustments to the Climb Rate Making Adjustments—Plane Turns to the Left or Right B. If the Aerobird Challenger climbs too fast with Note: Only use this option if you do not have IMPORTANT: If there is a bend (even a small one) in the tail or wing or a tear near the flap areas, it is full throttle by climbing at a steep angle, stalling enough travel with the trim lever to the left of...
- Page 14 This Sport Mode Sport Mode. allows for faster and more aggressive response. Sport Mode is the default mode. It offer HobbyZone’s Experienced pilots doing aerobatics and pilots Flight-Trak ™ system with the addition of pitch control.
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Page 15: Aerobatic Flight
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 28 Aerobatic Flight Aerobatic Flight To mechanically adjust the trim of each individual continued The Aerobird Challenger ™ comes out of the box with control surface and fine-tune handling, turn the spool in the desired direction by either taking up the controls set for beginning pilots. - Page 16 "kill". Note: X-Port accessories are activated by pressing the button on the top-left of the transmitter. For more information regarding these HobbyZone accessories, as well as all Hobby Zone products, To learn about more aerobatic maneuvers with please visit www.hobbyzonesports.com.
- Page 17 Plug in the Sonic Combat Module and take on similarly An optional Stealth fighter ground target with "hit" sensor equipped HobbyZone planes in aerial combat. When is available so you can practice with the Sonic Combat “hit”, the SCM temporarily disables your motor while Module or take on friends in a target-shooting contest.
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Page 18: Warnings And Safety
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 34 If a Crash Occurs Warnings and Safety 5. Battery Charging: Only use a battery charger 1. Read and follow this manual and included intended for use with the Aerobird Challenger 1. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 5723_HBZ(fb cllngr. manual) 5/28/03 5:00 PM Page 36 Success Tips Troubleshooting 1. Don’t fly in winds over 7 mph! First-time pilots should get help from an experienced radio control pilot PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION during first flights. -
Page 20: Replacement And Optional Parts
HBZ2004 Propeller $2.99 HBZ3520 White Wing ABC $14.99 HBZ2014 Canopy Cover w/Latch $2.50 HBZ3530 White Tail w/Accessories ABC $9.99 Attn: HobbyZone Dept. HBZ2016 Landing Gear w/Wheels $3.99 HBZ3521 Silver Wing: ABC $14.99 4105 Fieldstone Rd. HBZ2017 Tail Gear w/Wheel $1.50 HBZ3531 Silver Tail w/ Accessories: ABC $9.99...
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