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E-flite BAe Hawk ARF Assembly Manual
Range Test Your Radio
1. Before each flying session, be sure to range
check your radio. This is accomplished by turning
on your transmitter with the antenna collapsed.
Turn on the receiver in your airplane. With
your airplane on the ground and the engine
running, you should be able to walk 30 paces
(approximately 100 feet) away from your airplane
and still have complete control of all functions.
If not, don’t attempt to fly! Have your radio
equipment checked out by the manufacturer.
2. Double-check that all controls (aileron, elevator,
rudder and throttle) move in the correct direction.
3. Be sure that your transmitter batteries are
fully charged, per the instructions included with
your radio.
Flying Your BAe Hawk
Flying the BAe Hawk is an exciting treat. Enjoy flying
smooth and graceful maneuvers as you enjoy the flight
characteristics of the BAe Hawk. You will find that the
agile BAe Hawk is very capable in the air yet docile
on approach and landings.
If you elect to fly the BAe Hawk without the landing
gear, you will need to hand launch the model. We
highly recommend that this is done by an assistant,
as it requires a steady and strong throw. Launch the
model with full power and a slightly nose high attitude.
When using the landing gear, we suggest using the
lower rate throws listed in the control throws section for
the nose gear on takeoff and landing for smoother and
easier high speed ground handling. Line the model up
pointing into the wind and apply full power. Hold a
small amount of up elevator. The BAe Hawk will rotate
smoothly around 200 feet. After rotation, ease off of
the up elevator and climb to altitude.
The BAe Hawk tracks very well in the air and is
capable of many basic aerobatic maneuvers like loops,
rolls, and inverted flight. We do recommend that
you use throttle management during the whole flight.
Using full power throughout the duration of the flight
will result in shorter flight times and could result in a
shorter life span for the electronics and batteries. Once
you are ready to land, pull the power back and begin
a slightly nose-high approach using throttle to control
your descent. You will find that the BAe Hawk is a very
clean airframe and likes to float. The BAe Hawk will
land at a slightly nose high angle and roll out down
the runway.
Happy Landings!
Safety, Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible
for operating it in a manner that does not endanger
yourself and others or result in damage to the product
or the property of others.
Carefully follow the directions and warnings for
this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is
subject to interference from many sources outside
your control. This interference can cause momentary
loss of control so it is necessary to always keep a safe
distance in all directions around your model, as this
margin will help to avoid collisions or injury.
• Always operate your model in an open area away
from cars, traffic or people.
• Avoid operating your model in the street where
injury or damage can occur.
• Never operate the model out into the street or
populated areas for any reason.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter
batteries.
• Carefully follow the directions and warnings for
this and any optional support equipment (chargers,
rechargeable battery packs, etc.) that you use.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything
electrical out of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronics. Avoid water
exposure to all equipment not specifically designed
and protected for this purpose.
Warranty Information
Warranty Period
Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the
Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship at the date of
purchase by the Purchaser.
