The [link=http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=HBZ4600]Firebird Scout[/link] is HobbyZone's lowest priced Smart-Trak equipped airplane. It's ready to fly in minutes and comes with everything you need, including batteries and an instructional video CD. For a low street price of $55, this trainer package is hard to beat!

Main Features:
[ul][*] Two-stick proportional FM radio with a 1,500-foot range allows you to fly with range to spare[*] High-voltage, rechargeable battery pack can be charged at home with the included wall charger or in less than half the time in your car with the HobbyZone® DC peak charger (HBZ1026)[*] Compact A/C wall charger has a LED and timer[*] High-performance 180 power motor for faster climbs and swift speeds[*] HobbyZone's fully proportional Smart-Trak™ control system gives you two ways to fly: Standard Mode for beginners and Expert Mode for those people who've flown before[*] Learn to Fly video CD with assembly instructions and flying tips makes getting the Firebird Scout up in the air and flying easy[*] Specially designed one-piece wing with decals included[*] 9V battery for radio control is included
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The Scout is a Zone 1 skill level plane, so no experience is necessary to fly it. HobbyZone’s Smart-Trak™ control system gives you two ways to fly: Standard Mode and Expert Mode. If you’ve never flown before, Standard Mode keeps turns smooth and responsive without allowing you to turn too steeply. After you’ve mastered the basics, you can unlock Expert Mode for tighter turning performance.

Specifications:
[ul][*] Wing Span: 29.5 in (750mm)[*] Overall Length: 21.7 in (550mm)[*] Flying Weight: 5.8 oz (165g)[*] Motor Size: 180 power[*] Radio: Proportional 2-channel FM with Smart-Trak[*] Trim Scheme Colors: White wings and body with orange and deep pink decals[*] Recommended Battery: 5-cell 6V 300mAh Ni-MH[*] Approx. Assembly Time: 5 minutes[*] Transmitter Range: 1500 ft (457.2m)[*] Available Frequencies: 6 frequencies on 27 MHz[*] Smart Trak: Yes[*] X-Port: No[*] Charger: 2.5-hour wall pack with optional DC peak (HBZ1026)[*] Landing Gear: Yes[*] Steering: Proportional
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There's not much to getting this plane ready for flight. Simply plug in the landing gear and attach the wing with 4 rubber bands. I would, however, suggest that you read the manual while the battery is charging because it is loaded with good tips for first-time flyers!

Here is a view of the inside. The white glare below the connector is actually foam and the battery fits down in front of that area.

I flew the Scout several times and took a video that i'll post soon. It seems to have good power and good turning authority when using the Pro Mode. I didn't try the Smart Trac mode since it was a weekday with a parking lot full of cars across the street.

Here is the video of my Firebird Scout flying over a snow-covered field. It likes to pitch up when going too fast or when going into a breeze so you simply reduce the throttle a bit to keep it from stalling. In a small field, I had good maneuverability with the Smart Trac mode disabled.

[link=http://www.gregcovey.com/rcu2/Scout.wmv]Firebird Scout Video[/link] (3.7meg)