Videos:
low-battery bounce launch [2.2M, 12s AVI]
normal flight[4.0M, 29s AVI]
walking over to a rough landing (not really worth
watching)[5.4M, 29s AVI]
The Firebird XL is lots of fun. Future flights will include an extra battery pack, less wind, more field space, and more aggressive settings on the control surfaces. The first video was of the last flight -- the combination of a bad launch and low power resulted in the skippy take-off.
If you need to find a toy for a young kid with a lot of room and minimal RC experience, this is a great pick. The obvious downside is lack of elevator control, but I think the challenge presented by that limitation makes re-learning R/C control fun and relaxing.
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low flight
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Firebird XL on the ground
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almost straight-on view
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launching
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launching again
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flattering portrait of me
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putting the last touches of packing tape on the wing
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