Reach for the sky - What's New? - Hobby Zone Inc. introduces model airplane with novel remote control - Brief Article

USA Today (Society for the Advancement of Education), July, 2003

* The trouble with many remote-control airplanes is that it can take a long time to get the hang of flying, especially for youngsters who've never done it before. Not so with HobbyZone's Firebird Outlaw, distributed by Horizon Hobby, Inc., Champaign, Ill. Its Digital Flight-Trak control system is the key. It not only prevents steep turns that can lead to spiraling out of control, but makes it easy to do all sorts of tricks, like spot landings, touch-and-go's, and flying formations with up to five other Firebird Outlaws, just in case your neighborhood is filled with aspiring pilots. It even performs rolling

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Once the Firebird is in the air, its proportional twin-motor power system boosts the aircraft's climbing capabilities, as does the two-stick controller that boasts a range of 1,500 feet. Moreover, while the rechargeable battery pack ensures plenty of uninterrupted flying time, the enclosed video CD, "Flying the Firebird Outlaw"--with assembly instructions and flying tips--will help get novice pilots airborne in no time.

The Firebird Outlaw ($54.99) is available at hobby shops or online at www.horizonhobby.com.

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