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ANTI-CRASH TECHNOLOGY           Several Hobbyzone aeroplanes now come equipped with exclusive Anti-Crash Technology.™ This software helps to prevent crashes due to over-control of pilots. The sensors included in the fuselage “see” the horizon. One sensor is above the canopy and faces forward. The other is at the bottom of the fuselage and faces backward. These   “look” to see the sky and the horizon, and the electronic system that is connected to them knows that the aeroplane should not be allowed to enter a steep dive.If you give transmitter input that causes the plane to enter into a spiral dive that may threaten your aircraft, the ACT software will override your input to help prevent the aircraft from crashing   to the ground. The ACT will intervene for you when the aircraft is in jeopardy by reducing throttle and changing the directional control as well. The ACT software will only interrupt flight in extreme situations, allowing you to enjoy as much control of the airplane as you need.
	WHEN ACT IS ACTIVATED Hobbyzone planes come with the ACT on as the default setting. If you enter a severe dive while flying, you will notice the following things take place: • You will hear the motor speed reduce as the ACT programming overrides your input. This slows the decent of the aircraft to help prevent a crash. • The ACT software will give reverse steering input to the aircraft’s electronics to help pull the plane out of a dive. • There will be a noticeable change in the movement of the aircraft if you give it extreme input, and the diameter of turns will be larger • The nose of the airplane will only be allowed to reach a limited angle, and then will rise up in order to prevent too much speed from being generated. • Once the ACT software has taken over, you will not be able to give control input until you have released the steering stick, allowing it to return to neutral. In most cases, you will want to release both sticks in order to allow the plane to recover completely When you experience your Firebird Commander 2 doing any of the above actions, the exclusive ACT system is warning you that you have made some transmitter inputs that could put your plane in jeopardy. You can work to correct it by reducing throttle and putting the right stick back toward neutral ( reversing the last input). Once you have gained more experience, and feel more comfortable flying, you can turn the ACT software off.
	ALTITUDE CAN SAVE YOU   HELP ACT HELP YOU               Even with the ACT activated, it is very important to fly at a sufficient altitude. The system may not save your airplane from over-control if you are too close to the ground. ALWAYS maintain an altitude of at least 200 feet so that the ACT software has sufficient altitude to work properly to save your aircraft if you enter a severe dive, especially when attempting manoeuvres that are more aggressive. Make certain at launch that you climb to a safe altitude prior to more aggressive flight. If, when flying and with the ACT activated, you still feel that your aircraft may be spiraling down too fast, release BOTH sticks until the plane becomes horizontal again. This will allow you to regain control of your aircraft and lessen the chance of a crash.   Because your ACT equipped aeroplane uses sensors that look for the horizon, there could be times when the sensors may not work as effectively as they could. This may be especially true when the sun is shining brightly and/or is low in the horizon. Do not fly aggressively until you have become very comfortable with flying your Firebird Commander 2. Because of changes in atmospheric conditions, especially the ones mentioned above, do not assume that the ACT software will always save your plane from crashing. Always fly with caution and have patience as you learn the input levels that are necessary for you to safely keep your Firebird Commander 2 in the air. Since the ACT sensors register information via light, NEVER   over water, snow or light-colored sand that can confuse the input being received from the sensors to the ACT software system. If you choose to fly in these conditions, you will need to disable the ACT system. We recommend that you always begin flight with the ACT activated before attempting to fly with the ACT in the “off” mode.
HOBBYZONE FLIGHT FEATURES
	click on the graphic (left) for more information on X-port accessories       With X-port the flying experience is taken one step further with the addition of combat and aerial drop capabilities with plug-and-play accessories like the Sonic Combat Module and Aerial Drop Module. With the Aerial Drop Module bombs and parachutes can be released at the press of a button and if more than one plane can be airborne the addition of a combat module on each means the pilots can indulge themselves in the ancient art of aerial combat. The making of a Hobbyzone Ace!   Adding a third channel for pitch (elevator) control adds greater manoeuvrability and allows pilots to perform aerobatics.   Offers two ways to fly; either Sport Mode which combines Flight-Trak and pitch control, or Pro Mode, which uses standard V-tail mixing for maximum manoeuvrability.
THE ZONES
	If you’ve never had any experience with RC aircraft before Zone 1 is really the best place for you to start. These planes are designed specifically to help you to aquire the skills needed to fly, hopefully with the least amount of pain! They are optimised to offer you the maximum safety and chance of success assuming that you want to go the ‘teach yourself’ route. Everything you’ll need is in the box so there’s nothing more to buy and the assemly required is simple, takes very little time and requires no tools. The time it takes to charge the battery is pretty much how long it will take you to get in the air.   f you’ve gotten started with a Zone 1 plane then moving to Zone 2 is the next step to take, these planes offering a little more advanced capability having more powerful motors and larger control surfaces. These will enable you to develop your skills further. At this point a little help from a more experienced pilot can be invaluable.   Zone 3 planes are aimed at pilots with experience as they are highly manoeuvrable, can execute the highest levels of aerobatics......... and can crash easily in inexperienced hands. Moving up from Zone 2 aspiring pilots will find the capabilities of these planes to be at a higher level again and once more a little help from an experienced hand is advised.