Choose A Calm Day - HobbyZone Firebird Commander 2 Instruction Manual

Choose a Large, Open Grass Field
A large, open grass field is required for safe,
successful flight. Your Firebird Commander
2 can fly at speeds in excess of 20 mph, so
it covers ground fast. The bigger the field,
the better!
It is absolutely essential to have a minimum
of 600 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 your Firebird Commander 2 safe. Crash
damage is NOT covered by the warranty.
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Choose a Calm Day

You want to fly! If you wait until the condi-
tions are right, you will have successful
flight. On your first flights, do not fly if the
wind is more than 5 mph!
1. Tie the included red ribbon to the end of
your transmitter antenna.
2. Hold the transmitter flat so the antenna
is parallel to the ground, and note how
much the flag moves in the wind. If the
flag hangs down, the conditions are ones
that will allow you to fly successfully. If
the angle between the antenna and the
ribbon is less than 20°, it's too windy for
beginning pilots to fly.
SUCCESS TIP: Be smart! Follow this tip and
protect your Firebird Commander ® 2—you'll
be glad you did. For beginners, flying in
too much wind is by far the reason for the
majority of crashes and/or lost planes.
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