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Page 1: Instruction Manual
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:26 PM Page 36 HobbyZone ® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 ©2003 Horizon Hobby, Inc. HBZ5515 05482 16027 Instruction Manual hobbyzonesports.com 5952... - Page 2 Our mission at HobbyZone ® is to make sure you have success Crash damage is not covered...
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Page 3: Wing Attachment
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 4 Transmitter Wing Attachment Needed for Step 1 Needed for Step 2 "AA" Heavy-Duty Batteries Rubber Bands (x4) (x8 - included) 1. Remove the transmitter back cover by pushing Attaching the Wing down with thumbs, as indicated by the arrows. -
Page 4: Charging The Aircraft Battery
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 6 Motor Test and Battery Discharge Charging the Aircraft Battery Adult Supervision Required Note: Never charge a hot battery or a battery WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller that is already charged. Always discharge before and hold the plane securely. -
Page 5: Tail Control Test
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 8 WATCH OUT! Be sure to keep everything clear of Tail Control Test Tail Control Test continued the propeller before starting the control test, in the event that you accidentally turn on the motor. View from Rear 1. -
Page 6: Choose A Large, Open Grassy Field
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 10 Checking and Adjusting the Tail Control Surfaces Choose a Large, Open Grassy Field Before making your first flight, confirm that the 3. While applying some tension to the control • A large, open grass field is required. The two control surfaces are level with rest of tail. -
Page 7: Choose A Calm Day
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 12 Range Test Choose a Calm Day You will need two people to do the range test: WATCH OUT! The person holding the airplane You want to fly! If you wait until the day is right, SUCCESS TIP: Be smart! Follow this tip and one to hold the transmitter and one to hold the should hold it so that the propeller does not come... -
Page 8: Hand Launch
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 14 Hand Launch Range Test continued 1. Your Firebird IIST ™ will always be hand-launched. WATCH OUT! Keep the spinning propeller If model does not range test correctly, do not fly. On first flights, have a second person (adult away from your hair, head and hands or injury Call Horizon Hobby Product Support Staff toll- recommended) launch the Firebird IIST while... - Page 9 5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 16 Flying continued Flying Turning Important: Be careful when holding the right 1. After launching, the model will begin climbing. Hold the right stick in the direction you want the stick full-over right or left for extended amounts Keep the throttle full-on.
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Page 10: Throttle Adjustment
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 18 Landing Throttle Adjustment When you notice that the Firebird IIST ™ no longer WARNING: Do not attempt to catch the airplane 1. Climb to an altitude of 100 feet or more with WATCH OUT! If you're flying with the motor off climbs well under full power (normally after or injury may result. - Page 11 5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 20 Making Adjustments—Plane Turns to the Left or Right Making Adjustments to the Climb Rate Important: If there is a bend (even a small one) in the tail or wing or a tear near the flap areas, it is A.
- Page 12 5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 22 Entering Expert Mode Expert Mode continued Once you have mastered the Smart-Trak ™ 1. Start with the transmitter off and the battery Testing the Mode (Optional) Standard Mode of the Firebird IIST ™...
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Page 13: Warnings And Safety
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 24 If a Crash Occurs Warnings and Safety 1. If you happen to crash and part of the foam Important: Control Alignment 1. Read and follow this manual and included Never leave the charger unattended while charg- wing or tail breaks, it can be repaired using Tail flaps must be level or nearly level with no video completely, observing all instructions and... -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
5952_HBZ Firebird IIST Manual 8/8/03 4:27 PM Page 26 Success Tips Troubleshooting 1. A "must" for beginners: Don't fly in winds over 7. Keep the Firebird IIST upwind, especially on PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 5 mph! windy days, to prevent it from “flying away.” Unit does not operate 1. -
Page 15: Replacement And Optional Parts
Please check with your dealer first—by supporting your dealer, they'll be there when you need them. To locate your local the warranty does not extend beyond the initial return the Firebird IIST ™ , please follow these dealer, go to www.hobbyzone.com preflight testing. Carefully check the parts and instructions. Item # Description Retail... - Page 16 ™ More Fun with the Firebird IIST HobbyZone Accessories After a little practice with your Firebird IIST you’ll be ready to take on the added challenge of the games shown below. Test your own skills or challenge your family and friends to some competition.
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