Firebird Freedom - Ideal for Beginners

by BT
(Melbourne, Florida, USA)

I just started flying RC airplanes about a year ago and the Firebird Freedom is by far the best one out of five different models I have tried.
It survived numerous crashes with little more than a scratch thanks to the sturdy wings and rubber nose cone.
I finally bent the tail section so that it will no longer fly but spare parts are readily available for a reasonable price.

A flight simulator is also a big help in learning how to fly without any penalty for crashing.

I use a paved road as a runway to avoid any chance of getting my fingers chopped during a hand launch (not good for a guitar player). It does tend to pull to one side on the runway due to motor torque but I have not found this to be a big problem. I would highly recommend a Firebird Freedom airplane to anyone who wants to get started in the hobby.

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Firebird Freedom - Ideal for Beginners

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Nov 23, 2007
Thanks BT!
by: Pete

Thanks for sharing! The Firebird Freedom is a very popular plane for sure - great recommendation for beginners!

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