BAe Hawk 15 DF Assembly Manual Specifications Wingspan: Length: Wing Area: Weight w/o Battery: Weight w/Battery: Pilots not included (PKZ4414) 33 in (846mm) 35.4 in (381mm) 206 sq in (13.
Table of Contents Introduction............................................................ 2 Important Information Regarding Warranty Information......................................... 2 Using the Manual.................................................... 2 Contents of Kit/Parts Layout..................................... 2 Recommended Radio Equipment.............................. 3 Required Tools and Adhesives.................................. 3 Optional Accessories.......................................
Recommended Radio Equipment You will need a minimum 4-channel transmitter, receiver and four or five servos (if using nose gear steering). You can choose to purchase a complete radio system. If you are using an existing transmitter, just purchase the other required equipment separately. We recommend the crystal-free, interference-free Spektrum™ DX6i 2.4GHz DSM® 6-channel system. If using your own transmitter, we recommend the E-flite® S75 Super Sub-Micro servos .
Fan Installation Required Parts Fuselage Fan assembly Thrust tube 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screw (4) 3. Position the thrust tube on the fan assembly so it is rotated as shown. This will leave the gap necessary to fit the tube onto the fan assembly, allowing for clearance between the thrust tube and the fan mount to the fuselage. 5. Use hobby scissors to trim the thrust tube for the motor wires. Set the thrust tube aside at this time as it will not be installed until later in the manual.
8. Install the fan by inserting it tail-end first into the fuselage as shown. The technique is very similar to parallel parking by backing the assembly in then moving it forward inside the fuselage. 9. Slide the fan assembly as far forward in the fuselage as possible without damaging the fan assembly or fuselage. The front edge of the fan assembly will fit snugly into the fan intake inside the fuselage. E-flite BAe Hawk ARF Assembly Manual 10. Use a drill and 1/16-inch (1.
12. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and four 2mm x 8mm sheet metal screws to secure the fan assembly inside the fuselage. Aileron Servo Installation Required Parts Left wing panel Right wing panel 2.5 x 10mm sheet metal screw (4) Aileron servo mount (2) Servo mounting strap (2) 2. Measure and mark the opening for the aileron servo 3/4-inch (19mm) from the edge that is closest to the wing tip as shown. The edge of the aileron servo mount will align with these marks when it is installed.
4. Mix a small amount of 6-minute epoxy and brush it onto the side of the aileron servo mount that was sanded in the previous step. Position the mount in the wing as shown in Step 2 and allow the epoxy to fully cure before proceeding. While waiting for the epoxy to dry on one wing panel, you can step through the previous steps to glue the remaining servo mount into the opposite wing panel. 6. Position the aileron servo in the servo mount as shown in the image. 8.
Aileron Linkage Installation Required Parts Aileron pushrod keeper (2) Aileron pushrod wire, 5 15/16-inch (151mm) (2) Servo cover (2) Aileron control horn (2) Clear tape 2. Position the control horn so it is aligned with the marks made in the previous step. Lightly press the control horn down to leave the indentations of the prongs in the aileron. The control horn should be aligned 90 degrees to the aileron hinge line in line with the servo arm. 3.
5. Position the control horn on the aileron and trace the outline of the horn onto the wing using a felt-tip pen. 7. Use medium CA to glue the aileron control horn to the aileron. Allow the CA to fully cure before proceeding. 6. Use a hobby knife and a new #11 blade to remove the covering 1/16-inch (1.5mm) from the inside of the lines drawn in the previous step. Use care not to cut into the underlying wood of the aileron. 8.
11. Use needle-nose pliers to bend the pushrod wire 90 degrees at the mark made in the previous step. After making the 90-degree bend, cut the excess wire off of the pushrod leaving 1/4-inch (6mm) from the bend in the pushrod. 12. Insert the bend into the hole in the aileron control horn that is one up from the bottom of the horn as shown. 13. Use needle-nose pliers to open the pushrod connector wire enough that it can be fit onto the pushrod wire. 10 14.
16. Cut four pieces of clear tape from the supplied tape using scissors and use them to attach the servo cover to the wing. Make sure the servo can operate without binding on the servo cover. Mounting the Main Wing Panels Required Parts Left wing assembly Right wing assembly Carbon wing rod, short Carbon wing rod, long Fuselage assembly 9 inch (228mm) extension (2) 2. Slide the short and long wing rods into one of the wing panels.
4. Look at the fit of the wing to the fuselage on both the top and bottom. You will need to use sandpaper to remove the paint from the fuselage where the wing fits or the epoxy won’t hold the wing securely to the fuselage. You also don’t want to sand too much and ruin the wonderful paint job on the fuselage. 5. Remove the wing from the fuselage. Use medium grit sandpaper to remove the paint from the fuselage where the wing fits. 6.
10. Slide the wing into position against the fuselage. Use low-tack tape to keep the wing tight against the fuselage until the epoxy fully cures. 12. Before the epoxy cures, use a paper towel and rubbing alcohol to remove any excess epoxy that may have oozed out from between the joint between the wing and fuselage.
14 2. Use a square and medium CA to glue the stabilizer jig side to the structure assembled in Step 1. Use a square will keep the side perpendicular to the stabilizer jig center. Not doing so may result in the jig being crooked and could produce the wrong angle when gluing the stabilizer halves together. 3. Remove the elevators from the stabilizer halves. Use a hobby knife w/#11 blade to remove the covering from the end of both the left and right stabilizers. 4.
7. Position the stabilizer assembly on the jig to make sure the halves can rest against the jig without forcing them. If not, you will need to make a small gap between the two halves before taping them together. 8. Mix a small amount of 6-minute epoxy and use an epoxy brush to apply a thin layer of epoxy on the edges of each stabilizer half. E-flite BAe Hawk ARF Assembly Manual 9.
12. Step back about 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 meters) and view the fuselage from the rear. Check that the stabilizer is in alignment with the wing by checking the stabilizer tips against the wing. Both stabilizer tips should align with the wing trailing edge. Adjust the position of the stabilizer if necessary for correct stabilizer alignment. 15. Carefully use a hobby knife to remove the covering 1/16-inch (1.5mm) from inside the lines.
Elevator Installation 2. Apply a thin layer of epoxy on the elevator control wire at this time as well. Required Parts Elevator (left and right) Elevator control horn (left and right) CA hinge (4) 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to install the remaining elevator control wire. Make sure to make a left and a right elevator. The threaded end of the control wire should point down toward the bottom of elevator. 5. Place a T-pin in the center of two of the elevator hinges.
7. Insert the control wire into the fuselage first. 9. Before gluing the hinges, make sure the control horn wire is facing the correct direction. They must face down to the bottom of the fuselage or you won’t be able to connect the linkages to operate the elevators. 11. Use thin CA to glue the two hinges. Apply CA to the top and bottom of each hinge, enough that it will fully soak into the hinge. 10. Position the elevator tight against the stabilizer.
13. Break in the elevator hinges by moving the elevator through its range of motion a few times. This will help in reducing the initial load on the servo and make the control surfaces easier to move initially. Elevator Linkage Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Elevator control horn (2) Elevator pushrod keeper (2) Elevator pushrod wire, 24 7/16-inch (620mm) (2) 3. Use a hobby knife to make a slight bevel inside the hole of the elevator control horn.
5. Slide the pushrod keeper onto the elevator pushrod wire. Please note that these are the keepers with the smaller holes in them. 6. Use needle-nose pliers to bend the pushrod wire 1/4-inch (6mm) from the end of the wire. 20 7. Slide the elevator pushrod wire into the elevator pushrod tube. 9. Repeat Steps 3 through 8 to install the remaining elevator control horn and pushrod wire. 8.
Landing Gear Installation 3. Slide a main wheel and wheel collar onto the landing gear wire. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and 2mm x 8mm machine screw to secure the wheel. Remember to use threadlock on the screw to prevent it from vibrating loose.
5. Position the wheel collar on the nose gear wire so it is 2 5/16-inch (57mm) from the axle as shown. Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver and 2mm x 8mm machine screw to secure the position of the wheel collar. Note that the flange on the collar faces away from the spring on the nose gear wire. 8. Insert the Z-bend from the nose gear pushrod wire into the steering bell crank. 9. Slide the steering bell crank on the nose gear wire from inside the fuselage. Use a 1.
Nose Gear and Elevator Servo Installation Required Parts 2. Position the elevator servo in the fuselage with the output of the servo facing toward the elevators. Use a pencil to mark the locations for the two servo mounting screws onto the radio tray. 4. Place 2–3 drops of thin CA into each hole to harden the surrounding wood,. This will provide a harder surface for the screws to bite into, making them more secure. 3. Remove the servo and use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (1.
6. The installation of the steering servo is the same as the elevator servo. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to install the steering servo in the fuselage. Make sure the output shaft of the steering servo faces the front of the fuselage. 7. Use a pin drill and 1/16-inch (2mm) drill bit to enlarge the second hole from center of a singlesided servo arm. 24 8. Insert the pushrod connector into the hole.
11. Check that both the left and right elevators are centered and equal to each other. Speed Control and 13. Repeat Steps 7 through 12 for the steering servo arm, only enlarging the third hole from center as shown. Receiver Installation Required Parts Assembled airframe Speed control Receiver Hook and loop tape Required Tools and Adhesives Phillips screwdriver: #0, #1 Pin drill Drill bit: 1/16-inch (1.5mm) Hobby knife w/#11 blade Side cutters 12.
2. Allow the speed control to “fall” into the fuselage. Pull the motor wires from the speed control and those from the fan motor through one of the intake holes. Plug the wires together then insert the wires back into the fuselage. 4. Plug the leads from the aileron servos, elevator servo, steering servo and speed control into the appropriate ports of the receiver. Use hook and loop tape to attach the receiver inside the fuselage as shown in the photo.
2. Thread the eye hook into the canopy floor as shown. An indentation has been made in the canopy floor to indicate the correct locations for the eye hook. Once the eye hooks are installed, use thin CA to secure the joint. 4. Use a piece of pushrod wire and needle-nose pliers to bend a small hook. Attach the hook to the rubber band as shown in the photo below. 5. Connect the hook from the rudder band to the eye hook installed on the radio tray in Step 1.
Thrust Tube Installation 2. Slide the thrust tube into the fuselage, with the wider end of the tube entering the fuselage from the rear. It will “pop” open when it has been inserted fully into the fuselage. 3. Position the thrust tube so it overlaps onto the fan assembly. It will also fit flush with the end of the fuselage when positioned correctly. Use the clear tape supplied with your aircraft to tape the thrust tube to the fan housing.
Motor Battery Installation Required Parts 3. Position the motor battery in the fuselage and use the hook and loop strap to secure it inside the fuselage. Assembled airframe Hook and loop strap Motor battery Required Parts Wing tip plate (2) Air intake scoop (2) Required Tools and Adhesives Canopy glue Low-tack tape Required Tools and Adhesives Scissors Accessory Installation 1. Overlap the hook and loop strap as shown. Use scissors to cut the strap in half down the middle. 1.
2. Use hobby scissors to trim the air intake scoop as shown. The intake on the right is uncut, while the one on the left has been fully trimmed and is ready to install. Leave about 1/16-inch (1.5mm) around the intakes for a better gluing base. Use a black felt-tip marker to detail the front opening of the intake to add realism to your model. 30 Control Throws 3. Use canopy glue and low-tack tape to glue and hold the air intake scoops in position until the glue can fully cure. 1.
Aileron High Rate Up 5/16-inch Down 3/16-inch (8mm) (5mm) Aileron Low Rate Up 1/4-inch Down 5/32-inch (6mm) (4mm) Elevator High Rate Up 5/16-inch Down 5/16-inch (8mm) (8mm) Elevator Low Rate Up 3/16-inch Down 3/16-inch (5mm) (5mm) Note: Measurements are taken at the inner or widest point on the control surface.
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.
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2008 Official Academy of Model Aeronautics Safety Code GENERAL 1. A model aircraft shall be defined as a non-humancarrying device capable of sustained flight in the atmosphere. It shall not exceed limitations established in this code and is intended to be used exclusively for recreational or competition activity. 2. The maximum takeoff weight of a model aircraft, including fuel, is 55 pounds, except for those flown under the AMA Experimental Aircraft Rules. 3.
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