Firebird II assistance
 

Ok Guys - another newbie on the loose.

I have 2 Firebird II's that I got a great deal on after Xmas this year - 28.00 approximatly. I have taken one out to the park and let it loose. I watched the video that it came with and abided by the rules of what type of wind i can fly safely in. All good right? WRONG. The plane has a constant left turn in that i cant seem to adjust out. it will fly - just making right turns takes forever. I bought this plane because number 1 - it comes with and extra wing which i am sure i will need and 2 because its a 2 channel which should decrease the learning curve lastly 3 because it will survive those crashes that i am positive i am going to have.

Can anyone tell me how other than the trim control can i adjust out the tendency of this plane to constantly turn left so it will fly stratight? Any and all other opinions are also welcome. Even if you think the plane is crap, decent , etc.

Thanks Everyone

Firebird II assistance
 

I'll assume the wing is on straight... (major assumption... easy to have it crooked)

Does the plane also tend to want to dive a little?
If so, slightly bend the pushrod for the right taileron/ruddervator (whatever you want to call it...) to bring that control srface up a LITTLE. This gives a little up and a little right.

Does the plane want to climb as it turns left? Bend the left ushrod to make the left taileron deflect don a little. That gives both down and right.

If it tries to hold altitude... you need to do BOTH of the above EVENLY.

If you can't do it by bend-adjusting the pushrods... I'll have to see a picture of the control lnks to tell you better how to fix it. It CAN be fixed.

Firebird II assistance
 

I bought a Firebird as well, but didn't have the good fortune of getting it for 28.00. I did not like it at all. The 2 channel setup is very frustrating. As you no doubt know, you have to speed up to climb. Some may argue that this is easier as you only have to remember one thing. I really like have two ways of going up though (up elevator OR throttle). Obviously too much up elevator without throttle to back it up will result in a stall, but there are times when you need to climb FAST (trees, etc.) and increasing throttle just won't do it.

I would say to fly it for all it's worth just to learn how to turn left/right when the plane is flying toward you. Then get a three channel. They are still fairly inexpensive and the ability to go up and down using your elevator adds about 100 fun points. You can get fairly inexpensive foam electric planes like the GWS series. When you crash one beyond repair, just transfer all of your expensive pieces (servos, radio, battery, esc, etc.) to the new one.

The Firebird is still pretty much in the toy category, but then again, my wife thinks they are all toys [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Have fun!!

Firebird II assistance
 

Hay Guys,I have had a Firebird for along time and I love it. Here are some things to check,
First look at the tail and see if the eleavators are level with the tail,if not check to see if the rubber band is hooked to both control horns.
If the rubber band is there then look at the eleavator on the right looking from the rear of the plane and if it is not level with the tail it will cause the plane to turn to the left.
Here is the cure,take the little piece of tubing off the control horn,it is holding the fishing line from slipping.Tighten the line enough to bring the eleavator up level with the tail,put the tubing back over the line and the horn and give it a try.If it still does it,repeat what you just did.If it is turning the other way do the same thing on the other side.
If you move the line up on the control horns it will give you more throw wich will give you more responce but be careful because it will go into a turn hard and you will loose control.Remember these things are very light and the wind has a big effect on them.
I fly mine in wind that has mt ribbon straite out!! It doesn,t have allot of power so you have to use your head a little and if you want to climb fast,just put it into the wind and add full power and she will climb right out.With some practice you will be surprised how much fun they are. If you need more help fel free to e me and I will see if I can help,good luck..........Swampthing[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]