RE: New to hobby-grade RC planes/helis
Probably a RTF, as I don't want the hassle right now of choosing everything.
The firebird is my Dad's, even though he had it for 2-3 years, I never got a chance to use it. Which would make my flying experience zip (none). I am currently trying to fix it. The plane has a safety button on the side, so when you press it it turns the motor on. (assuming the battery is plugged in.) However, right now the motor usually just turns on while you are holding the motor button down, instead of you just pressing it. On the few occasions it does stay on, when launched it usually kicks off mid-flight, or does so after slowing down and hitting the ground. Could this be a connection problem in the wires? The main body is just cuffed a little, and the single wing has a few dents.
I'll answer the other questions soon...