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Summary of Contents for HobbyZone FireBird Freedom
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
HobbyZone ® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 ©2005 Horizon Hobby, Inc. 8072 Instruction Manual HBZ7015 � � � � � � � � � � � �... - Page 2 Step 1. aircraft is put in danger from incorrect transmitter input. This will help to Your Firebird Freedom comes complete with everything you need, all in prevent a crash, and keep you in the air! one box, to get you in the air and flying. A video compact disc (VCD) is also included to give you some helpful hints before you take to the sky.
- Page 3 Transmitter Motor Test and Battery Discharging Adult Supervision Required 1. Remove the transmitter back cover by WARNING: Keep everything clear of the pushing down with thumbs, as indicated propeller AT ALL TIMES and hold the plane by the arrows. securely. A moving propeller can cause 2.
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Page 4: Charging The Aircraft Battery
Attaching the Wings supervise children while they are charging other 4- to 7-cell HobbyZone battery packs: the battery pack to avoid injury or pos- 1. Locate the wing halves and wing spar. Maximum sible fire. -
Page 5: Tail Control Test
Tail Control Test Tail Control Test (continued) 1. Make sure slide throttle is “off” and then turn on transmitter. 2. Install and plug in the flight battery. 3. Move the stick side to side while observing Right Rudder Down Elevator that the tail flaps are moving as shown. -
Page 6: Choose A Calm Day
Always position yourself so that when you are flying, the airplane is UPWIND of you. HINT: In many places, you will find that the Remember, your Firebird Freedom can fly Never let the airplane come too far down- winds are the most calm in the mornings... -
Page 7: Range Test
Firebird Freedom from crashing, provided operate smoothly. to enter a steep dive. If you give transmitter there is enough altitude for recovery. The... - Page 8 Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) Flying Tips Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) • Don’t fly at too low of an altitude and The Firebird Freedom's ACT ™ software will Remember, the purpose of ACT is to help • Don’t fly in too small of an area, as the help prevent you from crashing into the you to learn to fly properly and smoothly.
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Page 9: Using Elevator
However, giving 1. Make sure the battery is fully charged. 2. Stand behind the Firebird Freedom ™ 2. Make sure that no one who is flying or point it directly into the wind on smooth... - Page 10 The model should fly straight with in the air. It’s okay to fly higher, just be ����������� the stick at neutral. Your Firebird Freedom cautious and watch how your plane reacts ����� should have a steady climb at full throttle to the wind.
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Page 11: Throttle Adjustment
Landing SUCCESS TIP: Your Firebird Freedom’s WARNING: Do not attempt to catch the 1. When launching, the throttle should be When you notice that your Firebird Freedom ™ full on. transmitter has a throttle slider that gives no longer climbs well under full power, nor- airplane or injury may result. - Page 12 Making Adjustments: Plane Turns to the Left or Right Making Adjustments: Plane Turns to the Left or Right If you notice that your airplane wants to turn If you are certain the control surfaces are at If the plane still “wanders” to the right: to either the left or right when the control neutral and the plane still “wanders”...
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Page 13: Aerobatic Flight
Adjusting the Climb Rate Aerobatic Flight If your Firebird Freedom ™ does not climb If your Firebird Freedom climbs too fast at Your Firebird Freedom ™ comes out of fast enough when at full throttle and with a full throttle by climbing at a steep angle,... -
Page 14: Warnings And Safety Checklist
5. Only use a battery charger intended for cause you, or the other person, to lose control of the plane. use with the Firebird Freedom battery. We recommend using the charger that comes with your airplane. Never leave the char-... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Muncie, Indiana 47302 the fuselage 3. ALWAYS fly the airplane UPWIND! Never Toll-Free (800) 435-9262 allow your Firebird Freedom ™ to fly too www.modelaircraft.org Aircraft keeps turning in 1. Tail flaps need adjustment 1. - Page 16 Horizon Hobby, Inc. reserves the right to inspect any We suggest you ship your product back to us via a nature and operation of your Firebird Freedom, the chases or charges, including credit card type, warranty does not extend beyond the initial pre-use and all equipment involved in a warranty claim.
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Page 17: Replacement And Optional Parts
Replacement and Optional Parts Replacement and Optional Parts (continued) Keep your Firebird Freedom ™ in the air! Spare parts are available from your dealer or X-port Accessories from Horizon Hobby direct (www.horizonhobby.com). Please check with your dealer first— Your Firebird Freedom ™... - Page 18 Aerobird Challenger. If you choose to go 8.4V 1000mAh Ni-MH Battery Pack (HBZ1013). from flying the Firebird Freedom to fly- It is helpful to have an extra one or two of these on ing the Aerobird Xtreme, we recommend hand while you’re flying so that one can be charg-...
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