I learned how to fly with a Firebird II. The plane now has the hotter batteries and the speed wing. I've used plenty of extra strong crisscrossed fiber packing tape (A10 warthog tape!) to make the plane indestructible. This is an excellent plane for learning how to toss, turn, and land. Don't fly too high on windy days. No way to get it down quickly.

I have trouble with my Aerobird getting the two tail screws set properly so the rudder and elevator work correctly. It would be nice to know where the COG point is supposed to be measured from the leading edge of the wing because there is a little room for the battery to go forward and aft. Do anyone have any tips and suggestions for trimming and flying the Aerobird? I want to get my confidence level up with the Aerobird so I can go higher, but so far performance seems unstable and unpredictable.

I've moved on, and I have no problems flying with my tiger moth and Slow stik. I'm getting ready to Order a Graupner Terry, however, I would like to get the AeroBird flying as well.

Thanks,

Tad Sargent


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