
CG location
CG location is 95mm after the front edge of the wing at the root. 3 mm back would cause the airplane
unstable!! In your first flight please adjust the CG carefully!!
Weight Control
The total weight of the Hawk should not exceed over 570g(20 Oz) or the airplane may not be able to hand launch.
You should be careful on the weight control when you want to put on this aircraft.
Landing
The Hawk would require some power to keep it at level flight. For the same reason, when you are at
landing approach it is better to set the throttle at about 1/3 position after you make the last turn and
flying toward the run way. This little power will help the hawk gliding in a smooth descending angle
and prevent the aircraft from stalling if you slow down the aircraft too early. You may shut down the
power when the Hawk is at 1-2 feet in height.
Power system & Propeller
We have 2 configurations for power system setting.
Slower Speed
9.6V 1000-1100mA battery with APC 7x6SF or 7x5E Gear Ratio 1.93:1
This configuration would allow the flyer to have a much easier flight with loads of fun. It is very easy to
hand launch this airplane with this weight. Its flying speed is moderate. Maneuver is fine. You may need
to add weight in the nose section to balance. We recommend you to use this configuration in your first
test hight. Though you have to buy another APC 7x5E or 7x6SF propeller, you would find it worth while.
Powerful Jet like Speed
12V 1000-1100mA battery with APC 6x5.5 Gear Ratio 1.93:1
This is the ultimate challenge for expert pilots. It flies just like a jet!! It will loop up to a 70 feet in height in full
circle continuously and perform high-speed turns and fast rolls. However, it does have pay off. It is hard
to hand launch this airplane if the total weight is over 570g.
** WARNING ** You must read this section
Launch the Airplane
the Most important Safety Note & Liability Disclaimer
Because the propeller is at the back of this aircraft, it is better to launch this airplane with a launch
device! Hand launch this airplane may hurt your hand if you can't handle it properly!!
If you choose to hand launch this airplane, it would be your responsibility to watch out for your safety.
You must hold the airplane with your finger at the two round cave under the main wing. When you hand
launch the airplane, you should shift down your hand fast once your finger has released the airplane.
You should never hold the airplane at its fuselage when you launch the airplane. You may be hit by
the propeller when you launch and hold the airplane at the fuselage. Again, carefully hande this model
would be your own responsibility!
You need to run a few steps to increase the hand launch speed while you hand launch the airplane in
the field. You must launch it with some strength at the horizontal 0 to 10 degree angles - direction.
It need some speed to take off!! Don't do maneuver before the aircraft has gained certain speed.
IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE YOU TEST FLY