HobbyZone Firebird Scout Instruction Manual page 11

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Making Adjustments to the Climb Rate
A. If the Firebird Scout ™ (with a fully charged battery)
does not climb fast enough with full throttle, you
can adjust the climb rate by:
1. Flexing both trim tabs up about 1/16" from current
position.
2. Test fly.
3. Repeat until the Firebird Scout achieves desired
climb rate.
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B. If the Firebird Scout climbs too fast with full
throttle by climbing at a steep angle, stalling and
keeps repeating climbing sharply and stalling, do
the following:
1. Flex both trim tabs down about 1/16" from
current position.
2. Test fly.
3. Repeat the above procedure if necessary until
your Firebird Scout climbs at a steady rate.
Entering Expert Mode
Once you have mastered the Smart-Trak ™ Standard
Mode of the Firebird Scout ™ , you can activate the
Expert Mode to disable the software portion of Smart-
Trak. In this mode, you will have full control at all times.
The Firebird Scout will turn tighter and easily enter a
spiral. This mode is not recommended until you have
mastered flying in Standard Mode.
1. Start with the transmitter off and the battery out of
the plane.
2. Always hold the plane securely, keeping all body
parts away from the propeller when the flight battery
is installed or being installed.
3. Install and plug in the flight battery.
4. While holding the throttle stick full forward, switch
on the transmitter. Continue holding full throttle for 2
seconds then release the throttle stick. You are now
in Expert Mode! Confirm that you have successfully
entered Expert Mode by following the simple steps
on page 22.
5. Before launching, pull the throttle stick back all the
way to arm the motor. Test the motor with a blip of
power before launching.
6. Repeat this procedure if Expert Mode is desired
every time you install a flight battery.
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