User Manual

We know you want to have fun and fly
your Firebird Freedom.
™
However, flying in
too much wind can place your airplane in
jeopardy. On your first flight, make sure the
winds are no stronger than 7 mph.
To check wind conditions:
1. Tie the included red ribbon to the end of
the transmitter antenna.
2. Hold the transmitter so that the antenna
is parallel to the ground.
Always position yourself so that when you
are flying, the airplane is UPWIND of you.
Never let the airplane come too far down-
wind where it can be carried farther and
farther away from you and lost. Additionally,
the winds are stronger at higher altitudes.
Do not climb too high, or you could lose
control of your airplane.
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Step 6
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Choose a Calm Day
Choose a Large, Open Grass Field
In order to have the most success, and
to protect property and your Firebird
Freedom
™
from any damage, it is very
important to select a place to fly that is very
open. The site should:
• Have a minimum of 300 feet of clear
space in all directions
• Be clear of pedestrians
• Be free of trees or buildings that could
interfere with your sightline, or power
lines that could entangle your airplane
• Be clear of automobiles and other prop-
erty that could be damaged by your
plane if you have problems coming in
for a landing.
Remember, your Firebird Freedom can fly
at speeds in excess of 30 mph, so it covers
ground fast. Plan on using more space than
you think you need, especially with the first
flights that you make.
HINT: In many places, you will find that the
winds are the most calm in the mornings
(shortly after sunrise) and evenings (about
an hour prior to sunset). You may want to
prepare and fly your first flights during those
times. Flying in too much wind is by far the
number one reason for crashes/lost planes.
If the flag hangs down,
it’s good to fly.
If the angle between the antenna and the
flag is less than 20 degrees, it is too windy
and you need to postpone your flight