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MOUNTING THE CANOPY
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1)
Using a pair of scissors, carefully cut out the clear
canopy along the molded scribe line.
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2)
Set the canopy into the molded recess in the fu-
selage. Use a couple of pieces of masking tape to hold
the canopy in place.
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3)
Using a drill with a 1/16" drill bit, drill two pilot
holes through the canopy sides (one on each side) and
into the fuselage. Remove the canopy and enlarge only
the holes in the canopy using a 5/64" drill bit.
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4)
Set the canopy back into place and realign it.
Install and tighten the two 2.5mm x 5mm wood screws to
hold the canopy securely in place. See photo # 22 below.
APPLYING THE DECALS
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1)
Working with one decal at time, use a pair of
scissors and carefully cut out the decal along its outer
edges.
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Notice that next to each "feather" decal is printed its
proper location on the airplane. This will help you place
them in the proper position on the airplane.
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2)
Remove the protective backing from the decal
and stick the decal to the airplane. Lightly rub the decal
with your finger to remove any trapped air from beneath
it. See photo # 23 below.
Photo # 22
Photo # 23
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If any air bubbles form in the decal you can "prick"
the bubble with a straight pin to release the air.
BALANCING
TOOLS AND SUPPLIES REQUIRED
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Straight Edge Ruler
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Masking Tape
BALANCING THE HAWK EP
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1)
It is critical that your airplane be balanced cor-
rectly. Improper balance will cause your airplane to lose
control and crash.
CONTROL THROWS
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1)
We recommend setting up the Hawk EP using
the control throws listed above. These control throws are
suggested for initial test flying.
This location is recommended for initial test flying. The
C.G. can be moved aft up to 1/4", but it is not recom-
mended that the C.G. be located any farther back than
1-7/8" behind the leading edge of the wing.
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The Hawk EP should be balanced with the flight bat-
tery mounted in the fuselage.
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2)
Install the wing onto the fuselage and place two
short pieces of masking tape on the bottom of the wing,
1-5/8" back from the leading edge, at the fuselage sides.
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3)
Place your fingers on the masking tape and care-
fully lift the airplane. If the nose of the airplane falls,
the airplane is nose heavy. To correct this, move the
flight battery back just far enough to bring the airplane
into balance. If the tail of the airplane falls, the airplane
is tail heavy. To correct this, move the flight battery
forward only enough to bring the airplane into balance.
When balanced correctly, the airplane should sit level or
slightly nose down when you lift it up with your fingers.
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Once you have flown and become familiar with the
flight characteristics of the Hawk EP, the balance point
(C.G.) can be moved aft up to 1/4" to change the flight
performance. Moving the balance point back will cause
the airplane to be more responsive, but less stable. Do
not fly the Hawk EP beyond the recommended bal-
ance range or an uncontrollable crash could result!
The Center of Gravity is located 1-5/8" back
from the leading edge of the wing, at the
fuselage sides.
TEST FLYING
Elevator:
3/8 up
3/8 down
Rudder:
3/8 right
3/8 left
