RE: Is the fighterbird worth it?
Unless you know and understand in advance that these are a cheap kid's toy, don't waste your money expecting something more. All of those "bird" planes are pitiful, cheap garbage. I fell for it buying the higher end aerobird - expecting a low-end park flyer - something I could throw in my car and fly anywere but not worry about spending $400 on... What I got was a frustrating POS that was underpowered and harder to fly than my 40% Carden!
I have seen people try these as their first r/c experience and after they have destroyed them, say that r/c is not for them. Believe me, these are harder to fly than a good trainer, and not nearly as fun! If you want a good e-flyer out of the box, spend the extra $$ and get a Sig Rascal, GWS Tiger Moth, or other real plane!
Your money is better spent on a real plane IMO!
DP