RE: firebird scout
This problem is usually becouse the tail boom has popped out of its spot in the fuselage. To see if this is it, set the thing on a plat surface, the bottom of the fuselage and the tail boom should both and all be flat to the surface. If middle, where the boom and fuse join is off the surface, the boom needs to be popped back straight. Worked part time in a shop, fixed,popped back in, several.
That particular plane is the next step for little kids from ROCKETS. You know, you fire off the rocket, it goes somewhere and you send the kids off to get it. With the Scout, at least the kid gets to hold it, apply full throttle, mess with the controls, and when it crashes somewhere, can go get it. More fun for them.
The things are almost impossible to actually fly.
Ken, AMA 19352