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Summary of Contents for HobbyZone Firebird Phantom
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
HobbyZone ® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 ©2007 Horizon Hobby, Inc. Instruction Manual 9804 The Place to Start ™ HBZ4715... - Page 2 A video compact disk (VCD) is also included to give you some helpful on page 30 and "Warnings and hints before you take to the sky. Your Firebird Phantom uses advanced Safety" on page 27 before you Please read this instruction manual thoroughly and watch the VCD prior...
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Page 3: Wing Attachment
Transmitter Wing Attachment 1. Remove the transmitter back cover. Needed for Step 2 2. Install the included "AA" batteries. Use four fresh 1.5V “AA” batteries only. Rubber Bands (x4) 3. Be sure to observe proper polarity when installing the batteries, and then replace 1. -
Page 4: Charging The Battery
Motor Test and Battery Discharging Charging the Battery Adult Supervision Required Note: Never charge a hot battery that is still very warm and has just been WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller discharged. For longer battery life wait AT ALL TIMES and hold the plane securely. until the battery has cooled prior to A moving propeller can cause severe injury. -
Page 5: Tail Control Test
The transmitter included with your Moves the appropriate trim buttons. Moves Moves Firebird Phantom includes new digital 5. Move the right stick side to side while trim buttons. observing that the tail flaps are moving WARNING: Keep everything clear of as shown. -
Page 6: Choose A Calm Day
Always position yourself so that when Important: Do not fly over or near people, HINT: In many places, you will find that the Remember, your Firebird Phantom flies you are flying, the airplane is UPWIND of buildings, power lines, highways, train tracks, winds are the most calm in the mornings approximately 15–20 mph, so it covers... -
Page 7: Range Test
If model does not range test correctly, do knows the airplane should not be allowed to prevent your Firebird Phantom from crash- not fly. Call the Horizon Hobby Product enter a steep dive or aggressive bank. If you... - Page 8 Remember, the purpose of ACT is to help • Don’t fly in too small of an area, as the The Firebird Phantom’s ACT software will • You must be at an altitude of at least help prevent you from crashing into the you learn to fly properly and smoothly.
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Page 9: Using Elevator
UP elevator (pulling back to far on the right stick) will cause the airplane to enter a stall, 3. Your Firebird Phantom will need to be before you attempt takeoff. especially at slower speeds. - Page 10 Sharp Turns: Move the stick in the direction you want to turn and add a bit of UP elevator at the 1. After launching your Firebird Phantom, half throttle. This is great for smooth, easy ™ same time (pull back on stick). The plane it will begin climbing at full throttle.
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Page 11: Throttle Adjustment
Throttle Adjustment Landing 1. When launching, the throttle should be SUCCESS TIP: Your Firebird Phantom's When you notice that your Firebird Phantom WARNING: Do not attempt to catch the ™ full on. transmitter has a throttle stick 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 Phantom does not climb If your Firebird Phantom climbs too fast at full Your Firebird Phantom comes out of the ™ ™ fast enough when at full throttle and with a... -
Page 14: Warnings And Safety Checklist
Replace wing immediately 5. Only use a battery charger intended for so will cause you, or the other person, to use with the Firebird Phantom battery. lose control of the plane. We recommend using the charger that comes with your airplane. Never leave... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
4. Replace the fuselage in an area with very few or no trees. the fuselage Muncie, IN 47302 3. ALWAYS fly the airplane UPWIND! Never allow your Firebird Phantom to fly too far Toll-Free (800) 435-9262 ™ Aircraft keeps turning in 1. - Page 16 1-877-504-0233. rate them from the main HobbyZone product. modification. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s ing liability. Please note that once assembly has 5. Pack the entire product, including all compo- liability exceed the original purchase cost of this been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc.
- Page 17 (c) Purchaser Remedy- Horizon's sole obligation liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Warranty and Follow-Up Procedures (continued) hereunder shall be that Horizon will, at its option, Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon (i) repair or (ii) replace, any Product determined by has no control over use, setup, final assembly, Horizon to be defective.
- Page 18 been met, your Product will be repaired or replaced disposed of accordingly. Please note: non-warranty tions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is included, but are not designed to withstand the free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are repair is only available on electronics and model essential to read and follow all the instructions and rigors of shipping without additional protection.
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Page 19: Replacement And Optional Parts
If you choose to go from HBZ4727 White Rubber Bands (6): FBP $0.99 HBZ4731 Tail w/Accessories: FBP $6.99 flying the Firebird Phantom to flying the HBZ4735 Tail Horn and Keeper (2): FBP $0.99 Aerobird Swift, we recommend that you HBZ4739 Tail V-Brace: FBP $0.99...
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