I agree, Pig is a little harsh and yet there is some value in what he says. It seems to me that the Firebird Outlaw was designed to give the beginner pilot a positive experience first time. Now the trade off is that there is very little the pilot can do to control the plane. Remember this model has no moving control surfaces. Jeeeeees, if the beginner had more control then the risk of crashing would go way up. That is not what this plane is about. Of course it doesn't fly very well, no way it can compare to a three channel set up much less a four channel trainer. After a week and a half on the Outlaw I moved with confidence to a three channel Flying Styro Leonardo. Next I will work on a good electric four channel trainer. I could use some advice on that move including any full build kit options.

I like though what Pig says about the G2 Simulator. It is phenomenally realistic, even down to the way a trainer tips over on its wing if you try to turn too fast while taxiing. While on the surface the cost of G2 may seem high, I am guessing the cost is lower than the number of planes you would crash learning the same skills out at the flying field. I have spent hours practicing landings over and over again with the PT 40.

Tim