HobbyZone FireBird Instruction Manual
Text of the manual
Welcome to the
HobbyZone
™
world of fun!
Hey, nice move! You just snagged the
world’s neatest radio control aircraft—
the Firebird from HobbyZone. Our
mission at HZ is to make sure you have
a great experience with your ‘Bird—
to have safe fun and learn a few things
along the way.
You’re going to be surprised how
easy it is to fly a radio control airplane.
There’s one catch, though. You gotta’
read and FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS.
Try it our way first —then you can get
creative!
Ready to get started? So are we.
Let’s go!
WHOA, THERE.
READ THIS!
2
STEP 1. Charge Aircraft Battery
• Attach the connector—push until
you feel a “click.” Plug charger into
a 110V AC wall outlet.
• Charge battery for 2 hours.
DO NOT OVERCHARGE.
• See “Warnings and Safety”
on page 24.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORY
The FireBird Fast Field Charger charges your
FireBird’s aircraft battery in just 20-30 minutes
from a car’s cigarette lighter. Please contact
your retailer for availability.
Stock no. HBZ1020 Suggested Retail $17.95
3
STEP 2. Wing Assembly
Wing Brace (x2)
Wing Screw (x4)
Needed for STEP 2
• Lay wing flat on table, place book on center
section to hold it flat.
• Position wing tip 2" above table top by
placing transmitter under wingtip.
• Remove sticky tape backing from wing
brace and attach as shown.
• Insert wing screws and fasten very tightly
until screw stops.
• Repeat with other wing brace
• It is VERY IMPORTANT to secure wing
braces so both wing tips are the same
2" height.
4
2"
STEP 3. Wing Brace Tape
Brace tape (x4) - located on decal sheet
as shown, labeled #1
Needed for STEP 3
• MAKE SURE wing tip is positioned at
2" height.
• Add wing brace tape (4 yellow rectangles
located on decal sheet) directly over
wing brace. Press firmly.
• Repeat with other wing brace.
1
1
4
4
7
™
9
3
3
8
™
™
8
5
2
2
™
6
™
6
™
5
7
™
5
2"
