AEAJR,

Myself and others have posted opinions why these are not a good choice. If you're really intrested in seeing these opinions I suggest you use the search feature.

However I will say this I did own a fighterbird and here are only some of the reasons why I felt it was pure junk.

1. Altitude controlled by throtle.
2. Turning requires constant use of throtle. aircraft turns tighter under power
3. Next to impossible to trim for level flight
4. Marketed as a park flyer but because of its poor turning radius/High weight requires much more room to successfully fly then instructions say inaddition in windy conditions the models poor handling charactics and high speed make the model difficult to control.

5. No user servicable components which makes the radio motor servo(s), speed control and receiver disposable.

Bottom Line in my opinion there are much better ways to spend money in this hobby!!!!