HobbyZone Firebird Scout Manual de usuario

HBZ4615

605482 14022 2

HobbyZone®products are distributed exclusively by

Horizon Hobby, Inc.

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, IL 61822

www.horizonhobby.com

7047

Instruction Manual

™

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Welcome

to the World of

Crash damage is not covered

under the warranty.

Be sure to read the warranty on

page 27 and "Warnings and

Safety" on page 24 before you

proceed to Step 1.

Congratulations on your purchase of the HobbyZone®Firebird

Scout™—a radio-controlled airplane that allows you to have success

as a complete beginner. The Firebird Scout will also allow you to

expand to more advanced maneuvers as your flying abilities improve.

Before your first flight, read these instructions thoroughly. Also, make

certain to watch the included VCD. These will both help familiarize

you with the basics of flight as well as offer some pointers to ensure

success in your first flights.

The HobbyZone Firebird Scout is equipped with revolutionary soft-

ware: Smart-Trak™. When Smart-Trak is in Standard Mode, it auto-

matically recognizes mistakes beginners often make (such as over-

control) and compensates for them, while also increasing control

during gliding with the motor off to maintain positive control. This

software makes the Firebird Scout one of the easiest planes to fly.

Once you’re more experienced, you can enter Expert

Mode, which allows you to have full control at all times

for tighter turns and spirals, as well as other dramatic

maneuvers.

Our mission at HobbyZone®is to make sure you have

success and safe fun with the Firebird Scout™, as well

as learn a few things along the way.

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Step 2

Step 1

Attaching the Wing

1. Center the wing on the fuselage by aligning the

center dot on the wing with the fuselage top

seam and by centering the half circle on the

wing’s trailing edge over the fuselage center.

2. Secure the wing in place by attaching two rubber

bands across the middle and one on each side as

shown. Locate the rubber bands on the peg hooks

as close as possible to the fuselage sides.

3. Before each flight, make sure the front and

trailing edges of the wing are exactly centered

on the fuselage.

1. Your transmitter comes with the 9V battery

pre-installed.

2. To test, switch on the transmitter. The LED

should glow brightly.

Your Firebird Scout™includes landing gear. Simply slide

the landing gear into the allotted slot in the fuselage.

Once this is done, you are ready to attach the wing.

Needed for Step 1

9V (1 pre-installed)

Transmitter Wing Attachment

Rubber Bands (x4)

Needed for Step 2

Landing Gear Installation

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Important: Charge the battery shortly before flying.

While charging, place the battery on a heat-resistant

surface. Do not lay it on carpet or upholstery while

charging. If you charge the battery 12–48 hours before

flying, charge again for 30 minutes right before you fly.

Stop charging immediately when the battery becomes

warm, indicating it is fully charged.

Note: If the weather is cold, keep the battery in a warm

place until you are ready to fly. A cold battery will have

dramatically reduced performance and the throttle will

shut off early.

Step 4

Charging the Aircraft Battery

Step 3

Note: Never charge a hot battery or a battery

that is already charged. Always discharge before

every charge.

See “Warnings and Safety” on page 24.

1. The charger supplied with the Firebird Scout™has

a built-in timer. Plug the battery into the charger,

and then plug the charger into the wall. The LED

indicator should glow constantly. After about 2.5

hours, the LED will turn off, indicating the battery

is charged and ready to use.

2. To charge another battery, the charger must first

be unplugged from both the wall and the battery

to reset the timer.

Motor Test and Battery Discharge

Adult Supervision Required

WARNING: Keep everything clear of the propeller and

hold the plane securely. A moving propeller can cause

severe injury.

1. Turn the transmitter on.

2. Install the battery in the fuselage slot and plug in

the connector.

3. Move the transmitter’s left stick all the way down

and hold for one second. This will arm the motor.

4. Move the transmitter’s left stick up. Since most

batteries come partially charged, the prop should

spin at high speed. (If the motor does not run,

proceed to charging the battery.)

5. In order to fully discharge the battery, run the

motor at high speed until it shuts off. If there is

not enough charge in the battery to power the

propeller, then proceed to Step 4.

6. When finished with the motor test, be sure to

disconnect the battery first then turn off the

transmitter.

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Step 5

Tail Control Test continued

Step 5

Tail Control Test WATCH OUT! Be sure to keep everything clear of the

propeller before starting the control test, in the event

that you accidentally turn on the motor.

1. Switch on the transmitter. Check the LED. Do not

touch the sticks for 2 seconds while the transmitter

automatically calibrates the controls.

2. Install the battery in the fuselage slot and plug in

the connector. Do not arm the motor.

3. Move the right stick side to side. The flaps should

move as on the following page. If each flap is not

level with the rest of the tail surface when the

right stick is centered, adjust the control lines so

they are level (see page 10).

View from Rear

Moves Up

View from Rear

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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.

Step 7

Step 6

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.

600 feet

Fly in this area

(upwind of pilot)

stand here

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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Step 9

Step 8

Range Test

You will need two people to do the range test: one to

hold the transmitter and one to hold the airplane.

1. One person holds the transmitter; the other person

walks 100 paces away with the airplane.

2. Extend the transmitter antenna completely and

turn the transmitter on.

3. Plug in the airplane battery and close the hatch

cover.

4. Pull the throttle stick back to arm the motor.

5. As the first person moves both of the transmitter

controls at the same time, the other person

watches to be sure the airplane’s motor and tail

controls operate smoothly.

If model does not range test correctly, do not fly.

Call Horizon Hobby Product Support Staff toll-free at 1-

877-504-0233 for directions on how to proceed.

WATCH OUT! The person holding the airplane should

hold it so that the propeller does not come in contact

with any part of their body.

Choose a Calm Day

You want to fly! If you wait until the day is right, you will

have a successful flight. On your first flights, do not fly

if the wind is more than 5 mph!

1. Tie the included red flag 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, you’re good to

fly. If the angle between the antenna and the flag

is less than 25°, it’s too windy for beginning pilots

to fly.

SUCCESS TIP: Be smart! Follow this tip and protect

your Firebird Scout™—you’ll be glad you did. For begin-

ners, flying in too much wind is by far the #1 reason for

crashes and/or lost planes.

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Step 11

Step 10

Taking Off

1. Your Firebird Scout™will need to be hand-launched.

On first flights, have a second person (adult

recommended) launch your Firebird Scout while

the pilot controls with the transmitter. Adult

assistance is always recommended for pilots 12

years of age or younger.

2. Make sure the battery is fully charged.

3. While holding transmitter in one hand, push

throttle stick to full-on (up) with thumb.

4. Take a couple of steps and launch the model

directly into the wind. Keep the wings level.

Use medium force. Do not throw it up or down.

Point it level (parallel) with the ground when

releasing. Think of it as a javelin that you are

throwing 20 feet away.

WATCH OUT! Keep the spinning propeller away from

your hair, head, and hands or injury may occur.

Important: Before launching, determine the wind

direction by watching which way the red transmitter rib-

bon is blowing.

Important: Be careful when holding the right stick full-

over right or left for extended amounts of time.

In some cases, this can cause the model to spiral dive,

and if it does not have sufficient altitude, and it may

crash. If you see the Firebird Scout™beginning to enter

a spiral, release the right stick.

1. After launching, the model will begin climbing.

Keep the throttle full-on.

2. Make right and left adjustments of the right

control stick to keep it flying straight into the

wind. Don’t attempt a turn until model reaches

50 feet of altitude.

3. Control range is 1500 feet. Don’t let the model fly

too far away. Keep upwind, especially if the wind

is over 8 mph, or the wind may carry it away.

Turn off or reduce power if you are climbing to

high or losing ground in high winds.

Important: Remember, the higher you fly, the stronger

the wind will be.

Flying

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Step 12

Flying continued

Step 11

Turning

Hold the right stick in the direction you want the model

to turn.

Trimming

The model should fly straight with the control stick at

neutral. See page 20 for information regarding tail

adjustments.

Throttle Adjustment

1. Climb to an altitude of 50 feet or more with

full throttle.

2. To achieve a level “cruising” altitude, reduce

power by moving the throttle stick down to

approximately 50% of full-on.

3. To reduce altitude, reduce throttle.

4. To increase altitude, increase throttle.

WATCH OUT! If you’re flying with the motor off or

at a low speed, allow the Firebird Scout™a bit more

area for turns.

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A. If the Firebird Scout™keeps turning to the left with

the stick at neutral:

1. Flex the outer right tail trim tab down about 1/16”

and flex the left tail trim tab up 1/16”.

2. Test fly.

3. Repeat until you achieve the desired result.

Note: Always make these adjustments after powering

up the plane and transmitter, but before arming the

motor.

Step 14

Landing

Step 13

When you notice that your Firebird Scout™no longer

climbs well under full power (normally after approxi-

mately 8–10 minutes), the battery is getting low and it’s

time to land. Line the model up, heading directly into

the wind toward the desired landing spot. At 10 feet of

altitude, gradually reduce the throttle stick to turn off

the motor. The Firebird Scout will glide in for a landing.

You can land on smooth concrete or similar surface

since your Firebird Scout is equipped with landing gear.

If you choose to fly without the landing gear attached, it

is best to land on grass in order to prevent any dam-

age.

Note: If you have the landing gear attached, it is rec-

ommended to land on a smooth surface such as

asphalt. However, if you are flying over primarily grass,

you can easily remove the included landing gear and

glide in for a landing on the grass.

Auto Cut-Off Feature: When the motor battery gets

low enough, this feature will automatically shut off the

motor and save enough battery power so you can steer

to a safe landing. If the motor cuts off, prepare to land

immediately.

WARNING: Do not attempt to catch the airplane

or injury may result. Also, be sure to turn motor off

before you touch down or damage can occur to your

wing and propeller. Remember to always land directly

into the wind.

Expert Tip: As you get more experienced at flying, try

adding a small “blip” of power just before touchdown.

With some practice, you’ll be able to land it right on tar-

get.

Reduce power at 10 feet

Making Adjustments—Plane Turns to the Left or Right

B. If the Firebird Scout keeps turning to the right with

the stick at neutral:

1. Flex the outer left tail trim tab down about 1/16”

and flex the right tail trim tab up 1/16”.

2. Test fly.

3. Repeat until you achieve the desired result.

Important: If there is a bend (even a small one) in the tail or wing or a tear near the flap areas, it is impossible to

have correct flight control. Replace the damaged part immediately!

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