User Manual

Throttle Adjustment
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1. When launching, the throttle should be
full on.
2. Once you have achieved the altitude
where you want to fly you can reduce
throttle to about 50% for cruising. This
will also allow for longer flights.
3. If you want to reduce altitude, reduce
throttle to less than 50%.
4. To increase altitude again, increase throt-
tle to more than 50%.
Note: If you’re flying with the motor off, or at
a low speed, allow the Firebird Freedom
™
a
bit more area for turns.
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Landing
When you notice that your Firebird Freedom
™
no longer climbs well under full power, nor-
mally after about 10–12 minutes, the battery
is getting low and it is time to land. Line the
airplane up directly into the wind toward the
desired landing spot. At about 10–15 feet of
altitude, reduce the throttle gradually until it
is completely shut off. Your Firebird Freedom
will glide in for a landing.
Auto Cutoff: When the battery gets low
enough, this feature will automatically shut
off the motor and save enough battery
power to maintain control of the tail so you
can land correctly and safely. If the motor
cuts off, prepare to land immediately. If you
are gliding down and have some time to
rest the battery, you may re-arm the motor
by moving the throttle slider back to off and
then advancing it again. This will only allow
the motor to run briefly, and may allow you
to better adjust your landing. DO NOT re-
arm more than once.
WARNING: Do not attempt to catch the
airplane or injury may result. Turn the motor
off prior to touchdown in order to prevent
damage to the wing and/or propeller.
EXPERT TIP: As you get more experienced
at flying, try adding a bit of UP elevator
(pull back on stick) just before touchdown to
“flare” the plane. With some practice, your
landings will be smooth and on target.
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Reduce power at 10 feet
SUCCESS TIP: Your Firebird Freedom’s
transmitter has a throttle slider that gives
power to the motor. It has proportional
control, meaning you can advance the
motor as much or little as needed in
flight. In order to have the most success,
it is important to operate the throttle
slider smoothly, as you should the steer-
ing and elevator stick.