TM Instruction Manual•Bedienungsanleitung•Manuel d’utilisation•Manuale di Istruzioni ®
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EN 3 Included in the Box Transmitter Battery and Charger Number Decal Sheet Your HobbyZone® Firebird Stratos™ aircraft includes everything you need to enjoy the adventure and excitement of Radio Control flight. Even if you’ve never been at the controls of a quality hobby-grade aircraft, state-of-the-art electronic assistance from the on-board Virtual Instructor™ technology will help you quickly master the controls to soar into the sky.
EN Charging the Flight Battery Your aircraft comes with a DC Flight Battery charger that is specifically designed to charge the included 2S Li-Po battery. 1 1. Insert charger into car outlet. 2. Connect battery to charger. 3. Charge battery for approximately 1 hour (LED solid red). 4. Disconnect battery after charging (LED off). CAUTION: When connecting the battery to the battery charger, make sure the two connectors are correctly oriented.
EN 5 Transmitter Installing the Transmitter Batteries 2 Insert included batteries in the transmitter as shown. 1 CAUTION: If using rechargeable batteries, charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property. CAUTION: Do not pick up the transmitter by the antenna. Do not alter or put weight on the antenna.
EN Flight Control For smooth control of your aircraft, always make small control moves. All directions are described as if you were sitting in the aircraft. Steering (Rudder) • Flying faster or slower: When your aircraft is stable in the air, push the throttle stick up to make the aircraft go faster, and pull the throttle stick back to slow down. The aircraft will climb when the throttle is increased.
EN 7 Flight Trimming Steering (Rudder) Trim Steering (Rudder) trim: • When the aircraft drifts left or right while the steering stick is at the neutral position (centered), push the steering trim button by one “beep” increments OPPOSITE the direction of drift. • Adjust trim so the aircraft flies straight when the control stick is neutral. Elevator trim: Only trim the aircraft at half throttle. When trimmed correctly, your aircraft climbs steadily at full throttle and will fly level at half throttle.
EN Installing the Tail 1 To install the tail onto the fuselage of your aircraft, start by following the two easy steps below: 1. Insert the tail into the slot of the fuselage. Center it by using the centering guides (A) located on the top side of the tail. 2. Once the tail is in place and centered, apply 8 pieces of tape (included) to secure it into position, four on top and four on the bottom. 2 A Attaching the Clevis to the Control Horn.
EN 9 Installing the Flight Battery B Locate the battery compartment on the bottom of the aircraft. A 1. Turn the latch (A) and remove battery door (B). 2 2. Install the flight battery (C) in the forwardmost portion of the battery compartment using hook and loop strips. C – Do Not connect the wires at this time – 3. After connecting the battery, replace the door on the battery comparment and turn the latch.
EN Tail Control Surface Control Surface Test The purpose of performing the tail control test is to confirm that all of the control surfaces move correctly according to your stick movements. Mode 2 Mode 1 Up Elevator 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Install a fully charged flight battery and allow the aircraft’s ESC to initialize. Reminder! Every time the aircraft is turned on, immobilize the aircraft for 5 seconds.
EN 11 Installing the Wing 1. Insert the carbon tube (A) into the hole in the left wing, then slide the right wing onto the carbon tube. Tabs on the left and right wings should align once the wings are properly joined. 2. Secure the wing assembly by installing the Top Wing Plate (B) with the included brackets and screws on the top and bottom side of the wing assembly. 3.
EN Choose a Flying Field In order to have the most success and to protect your property and aircraft, it is very important to select a place to fly that is very open. Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. Fly in this area (upwind of pilot) Wind 600 The site should: • Have a minimum of 600 feet (183m) of clear space in all directions. • Stay clear of pedestrians.
EN 13 Flying Tips Flying Conditions A good flying day is calm, with winds that are less than 5–7 mph (8–11km/h). Flying in faster winds than this could make flying difficult and result in a crash. Wind near the ground can be less than the wind at the elevation where your aircraft flies. Preflight Checklist Preflight Checklist 1. Charge flight battery. 5. 2. Install flight battery in aircraft (once it has been fully charged). Make sure control surfaces are centered. 6. Find a safe and open area.
EN Flying (continued) Flying with the nose pointed toward you is one of the hardest things to do when learning to fly. To practice piloting the aircraft with the nose pointed toward you, try flying in large circles high off the ground. Wing leveling system Your aircraft will automatically level its wings to help you stay in the air. If you feel you are losing control, release the rudder stick to allow it to slowly return to level flight.
EN 15 Mode 2 Mode 1 Advanced User Setup Powering off Virtual Instructor (VI) Out of the box, VI is always active. Powering off VI disables wing leveling and all the mixes except for differential thrust. To power off VI, perform the following steps (an additional person may be required): Before you power off the Virtual Instructor, we recommend: • Making several successful flights (including several soft landings).
EN Increasing Elevator Surface Area 1. There are two small foam blocks on the right and left sides of the top and bottom of the elevator. When desired, cut away the foam blocks so the hinge runs seamlessly across the entirety of the horizontal stabilizer. Gently bend these new panels at the hinge so that they move up and down freely. 2. Use two pieces of tape to attach these panels to the main elevator. Apply the tape so the entire elevator moves freely.
EN 17 Settings for the Control Horns Rudder Elevator The Illustration shows recommended hole settings of the clevises on the control horns. When you are able to fly well, clevises may be moved to other control horn holes for greater rudder and elevator movement. Tip! Binding To achieve the lowest throttle trim setting, hold down the throttle trim button until the tones stop.
EN Motor Service CAUTION: DO NOT handle a propeller, motor or ESC while the flight battery is connected to the ESC. Personal injury could result. Disassembly 1. Remove the wings from the fuselage (see installing the main wing section). 2. Remove the spinner (A) by carefully pulling it away from the propeller (B). Remove residue from the spinner and propeller if applicable. 3.
EN 19 Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Unit does not operate Aircraft keeps turning in one direction Possible Cause There is no link between the transmitter and receiver Re-Bind the system following directions in this manual Transmitter AA batteries are depleted or installed incorrectly as indicated by a dim or unlit LED on the transmitter or the low battery alarm Check polarity installation or replace with fresh AA batteries No electrical connection Push connectors together until they are secure Fl
EN AMA National Model aircraft Safety Code Effective January 1, 2011 A. GENERAL A model aircraft is a non-human-carrying aircraft capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It may not exceed limitations of this code and is intended exclusively for sport, recreation and/or competition. All model flights must be conducted in accordance with this safety code and any additional rules specific to the flying site. 1. Model aircraft will not be flown: (a) In a careless or reckless manner.
EN 21 Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
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