I have a Firebird Commander 2 that I just received for Xmas. I haven't had weather to fly it yet, no windless days, but I did some research before pointing my wife in the right direction and found the Commander 2 to be a better option, in my opinion. There is a good review of the old Firebird Commander on the AMA website. There is very little difference between the Commander and the Commander 2. The only major difference I have heard about so far is the Commander 2 has ACT while the Commander had another control override for us beginners. If you go to the AMA website just search on "Firebird", you will get a lot of good information. The AMA site also has information and reviews on other trainers that may help as well.
Indy Park Flyer.