HobbyZone fighterbird
The HobbyZone fighterbird is the perfect beginners park flyer that
you can enjoy with your family or friends. At half the cost of most
complete combo packages, it means that you can enjoy all the fun this
summer for very little money. If you live near a park and wanted
something to do with the kids on a nice day, the new Fighterbirds is the
perfect solution.
Combat at the Speed of Sound
Easy to fly design makes dog fighting fun and realistic. The
HobbyZone Fighterbird is more than just another RTF. It's actually an
evolutionary progression that adds the thrills and excitement of a
multi-player video game to the ready-to-fly experience. At the heart of
this revolutionary advance is an ingenious Sonic Combat Module (SCM)
with which each Fighterbird comes equipped. The Fighterbird's designers
developed the SCM to avoid the sunlight interference that often hampers
infrared combat systems.
The detachable module clips on to the bottom of the Fighterbird and
is connected to the receiver circuitry by a small BEC-style connector.
When the pilot pulls back on the throttle stick, it fires a focused,
high-frequency sound blast with an effective range of 50 feet. The unit
also serves as the detector when a "hit" from another Fighterbird is
received.
To score a hit, a Fighterbird pilot has to get on his opponent's tail
and "blast" them with his SCM. When hit, the opposing Fighterbird's SCM
will emit a high-pitched tone, and its motor will be disabled for 10
seconds. During this time, the pilot of the stricken 'Bird will still
have directional control so that they can maneuver for a counter attack
or, if they're too low, make a safe landing.
Flight-Trak (TM) Simplicity
SCM sends out a sonic pulse to disable your opponent. One of the
cooler aspects of the Fighterbird is the fact that you don't have to be
an experienced R/C flyer to enjoy the aerial combat fun it offers.
Anyone who has ever flown one of HobbyZone's other ready-to-fly planes
will have little trouble getting the Fighterbird airborne. It uses the
same easy-to-master Flight-Trak control system found on the Firebird
II(TM) and Firebird XL(TM) that have introduced thousands to the world
of R/C flight. The throttle stick controls altitude and the rudder stick
controls direction.
The HobbyZone Fighterbird's fuselage and basic design is virtually
identical to the Firebird XL, but its turning ability has been tweaked
by using a new efficient wing to make it more maneuverable for combat.
This quicker turning response is great for making tight turns to get on
someone's tail or to make a break if someone's on yours. Hold a turn
long enough, and the Fighterbird will perform a tight spiraling maneuver
that is ideal for quick get always or surprise attacks from above. While
there's no question the Fighterbird is easy to fly, it isn't really
designed to be a rank beginner's first R/C plane. We'd recommend you
start out with a Firebird II or Firebird XL if you simply want to see
what it's like to fly an R/C airplane. The Firebird planes are
specifically designed for this mission and will provide all the thrills
a complete beginner could want. With the Fighterbird, combat is king.
A Complete Package
Kit includes everything needed to get into the sky. Optional multiple
trim schemes available Like the rest of HobbyZone's planes, the
Fighterbird comes with everything needed to get it flying in one
convenient package, including the transmitter, field charger, and
battery pack. Also included is a handy instructional video and two sets
of colorful decal sheets. All that's left for you to provide are 8 "AA"
batteries and anybody else with a Fighterbird who's itchin' for a fight.
In addition to complete replacement parts support, HobbyZone provides
a colorful array of optional wings, V-Tails, and decal sheets that allow
Fighterbird owners to customize their plane with totally unique combat
markings. There's also an optional 7-cell speed battery that boosts
climb performance and gives Fighterbird veterans an edge they can use
when taking on other more experienced Fighterbird foes.
The More the Merrier
The Hobby zone Fighterbird is available in six different frequencies.
This opens up possibilities for all kinds of multiple plane melees. You
could have "squadron vs. squadron" team play with up to three planes on
each team or you could go for a last Fighterbird standing, every man for
himself, free-for-all. Of course there's no denying the satisfaction of
an Ace vs. Ace one-on-one duel either. Whatever multi-player scenario
you dream up, with the Fighterbird, you can be assured more is
definitely merrier
The Fighterbird comes with different sets of decals so you can
personalise your fighter.
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