Hi Guys Ali Here 3 Demon is my Home computer name
Sorry to hear of your loss/Losses KMARKS
I have (As you know) Done a lot of flying with my two hawks. On my Original I used to Regularly take it up and cut the motor to glide it in. I also had a flame out last weekend on my new one with a full front tank and although I missed judges the grass to Runway merge (Poor Piloting) I had no sign of a flick or resistance to turn. In fact I would have been better off if I had left one of the turns out and glided straight onto the grass. But instead I s'd one more than I should. [&o]None of my hawks have ever had the wing fences. I am sure they can only improve the performance (Reduce stall speed and reaction) Based on experience I had with an old jim fox hawk that was a bi*ch without the wing fences. So by all means put them on if you want to, but I would in no way say the stall behavior without them was vicious or even nasty.
I think the problem may have been the C of G. If the model is too nose heavy this will give a similar reaction of lack of control as you report. especially if the model is pretty full of fuel. This could be my fault as I gave the C of G suggestions for the original hawk and I think I was overly cautious with the recommendations. I will check mine again in the next week and report here what I am flying it with.
We always appreciate the comments and I have never worked with a company that is more keen to improve the product than Skymaster. We hers all acknowledge that the product we sell can always do with improvement and are very keen to hear from all of you customers on the bad and sometimes the good points. What you like, and what you don't. And as always what you would like to see improved.
It takes a lot of work to transfer modifications back to the factory due to various language and logistic hurdles. So any help you guys can give is much appreciated.