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Checking and Adjusting the Tail Control Surfaces
Before making your first flight, confirm that the
two control surfaces are level with rest of tail.
To do this simply:
1. Turn on the transmitter. Leave the sticks at
neutral for a few seconds to allow the calibration
process to be completed.
2. Plug the fully charged battery into the airplane.
If the tail control surfaces are level with the rest
of the tail, your task is complete.
If you notice that one of the tail control flaps (or both)
are not level with the rest of the tail, some corrections
are needed prior to flight.
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• If corrections are needed,repeat steps 1 and 2 from
above.
• Use your fingers or a small flat screwdriver to turn
the slotted spool on the control horn of the line
that needs to be adjusted. Depending on the
direction the spool is turned, this will lengthen or
shorten the control line.
• While applying some tension to the control line,
adjust until the control surface is level with the
rest of the surface.
Note: Do not allow slack in the lines. The lines should
be just taut and the control surfaces level with the rest
of the tail.
Choosing a Flying Field
• A large, open grass field is required to fly. The
Firebird Scout ™ flies approximately 15–20 mph,
so it covers ground fast. The bigger the field,
the better!
• It is absolutely essential to have a minimum of
300 feet of clear space in all directions from the
pilot. If you ignore this direction, you will regret it.
Important: Do not fly over or near people, buildings,
power lines, highways, train tracks, 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 the
Firebird Scout safe. Crash damage is not covered by
the warranty.
Fly in this area
(upwind of pilot)
stand here
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