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Firebird Commander 2 RTF Electric

Firebird Commander 2 RTF Electric
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Firebird Commander 2 RTF Electric

 
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Nothing as exciting as Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) has happened to entry-level radio-controlled planes since HobbyZone was introduced.

Here’s how it works:
Two sensors on the fuselage, one on the top and one on the bottom, monitor the position of the plane in relation to the ground. When the plane is flying level, the top sensor sees the sky while the bottom sensor sees the ground, and they tell the onboard computer (receiver) that the plane is flying correctly. If the plane enters a severe dive, the sensors detect the change in orientation and react to the danger that the plane is then in. The software in the receiver will temporarily cut the motor and correct the severe angle and pitch of
the plane. This causes the nose to come up and pulls the plane out of the dive to help prevent the plane from crashing. The pilot is then able to regain control. If pilots are flying correctly and do not put the plane into a severe dive situation while ACT is engaged, they will have complete control of the plane’s flight pattern. Once users gain experience flying, they can turn ACT off.

Now, you can take advantage of this technological development by purchasing a Firebird Commander® 2. This plane comes with everything that you need to teach yourself how to fly, including a battery pack for the plane, batteries for the transmitter, and an instructional video and manual. All of this, including the revolutionary Anti-Crash Technology, makes a price of less than $100 seem like a steal. And, with the ability to shut ACT off, it’s like you get two planes in one. You can learn to fly with ACT engaged, and then shut it off to fly more aggressively and to use X-Port™ modules, such as the Aerial Drop Module™ 
(HBZ6023), Sonic Combat Module™ (HBZ4020) or the Night Flight Module™ 
(HBZ3510). Because flying at night is very difficult, you should be quite experienced before you attemp

 
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Product Details
Product Length:41.7 inches
Product Width:11.5 inches
Product Height:5.5 inches
Product Weight:4.85 pounds
Package Length:41.5 inches
Package Width:11.5 inches
Package Height:5.5 inches
Package Weight:8.86 pounds
Average Customer Rating: based on 17 reviews

Features
  • Anti-Crash Technology (ACT) so learning to fly is easy and safe

  • One-box purchase—everything needed to fly comes in the box, including batteries

  • Powerful 380 motor enables great climb rate and power

  • Two transmitter-selectable flight modes, ACT "on" or "off", so pilots can select the appropriate level of control for their skill level

  • Detailed instruction manual and video CD


Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review:4.0
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5Good Starting RC plane  Jul 10, 2010
I have had this plane for over 2 months now, and I am having a lot of fun with it. It is very very durable, I only had a few duct tape on the wing from many crashes I had. The battery would last around 15-20 mins depend on how hard you push it, and speed and range is more than enough for a beginner like me. I did have a little problem launching the airplane the first time. However, all it needed was a little more force, and make sure you turn on the transmitter first, then plug in the battery to the plane. Overall, it is an excellent product, and I am ready to move up to 3 or 4 ch.

7 of 7 found the following review helpful:

2Not having elevator control is rough!  Sep 19, 2009
I just bought a Firebird Commander 2 today from my local hobby shop, based on recommendations here on Amazon. Now, let me first explain that I'm a beginner RC pilot, which is part of the reason I bought this plane. Initially, I had trouble getting it into the air, but after a crash or two, I was able to get it going.

Even though this has Anti-Crash Technology (ACT), it didn't prevent me from totalling the plane about 10 minutes after the first flight. Now, you can attribute this to my lack of R/C flying skills (although I am a real pilot, I realize this skill doesn't necessarily translated to R/C), but I think the big problem is not having a seperate elevator control. As it comes, it has one channel dedicated to the throttle and one channel dedicated to the aileron (tail) control for turning. This should be ideal for beginners (one less thing to worry about), but the problem is that if you are in a steep dive (because of wind, a steep turn, or whatever), your only hope to recover is to hit the throttle and hope that the speed will bring it out of the dive before it impacts the ground.

Based on this experience, my next plane will either be a 3-channel that has throttle, elevator and aileron, or a 2-channel that has elevator and aileron. I don't really care about the speed as long as it's fast enough to get airborne.

So, not so much a negative review for the plane, as to clearly lay out for people who are thinking about buying this plane: There is no elevator control! Once airborne, all altitude changes must be done with the throttle.



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5First RC Plane  Aug 30, 2009
This is a great first plane, Flew it the other day with success, had it in the air for around 10 minutes. one thing don't fly it in a small field especially on your first run, the field i flew on was actually larger than the 600 ft field recommended and i still almost overshot it mostly because of inexperience. Once comfortable with flight then your confidence will build, I did get an online sim, FMS and did much practice with that before the real deal. This greatly enhances your success rate. Oh and by the way i did crash land it nose down, my fault panicked on landing much to my amazement no damage, looking forward to my next flight

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3May need lots of open space to fly the plane  Jul 11, 2009
I bought the plane as a birthday gift for my boyfriend, based on the raving reviews at Amazon. The delivery was fast.

Due to the size of the place, it needs lots of open space to fly it which makes it difficult in our area. Also it's not easy to get the plane to take off for beginners. We'll keep on flying it. Maybe things will get better.

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5great toy  Apr 21, 2009
I must say the first day I tried to fly, it was out in the mesa with some wind, So I tried with out the wheels. Then today I fly and it went great way better then the first time. Without the wheels it went a little slower and it seems like I had a little more response time, sounds weird but true. It was great today, getting ready to order more batteries for continued use. Got about 15 to 20 minutes of staight flying with a couple test lands, so time was good. I recamend it for the use I had and the knowledge I has for RC planes which is basicaaly NONE. I tried mini RC helicopters and ABSOLUTELY no luck, this is much better. Looks like my neighbor might be ordering on of these now.
have fun flying my 4 year old loves watching me.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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