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Model Airplane News, Oct 2000 by Chianelli, Chris

The Firebird is the first release in Horizon Hobby's new HobbyZone product line. The Firebird can be ready to fly in minutes and includes everything you'll need for flying except eight AA batteries. The best part is the patent-applied-for Flight Trac linkage system that allows you to "steer" the model around the sky much as you'd steer a car, but without the complexity of third-channel control. This system, coupled with the Firebird's super-stable 30-inch polyhedral wing, gives hands-off flight tracking until you command a turn. Proportional throttle provides for climb, cruise, or descent. The Firebird features molded poly fuselage, composite tail boom and resilient molded-foam flying surfaces. According to Horizon, the Max 200 motor and matched prop provide lots of thrust for strong climb-outs and enable you to fly for 10 minutes per charge.

Horizon Hobby Inc., 4105 Fieldstone Rd., Champaign, IL 61822; (217) 352-1958, ext. 230; www.horizonhobby.com.