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Old 02-26-2009 | 03:51 PM
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Default RE: BAe Hawk 15 DF ARF from E-Flite

Hi Frank.
I just finished putting one together, so cannot advise yet on performance. Be happy to do so when better weather arrives in NH!!! I am 85 years old, and this is the best finished ARF I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finished weight with 2200 Mah Li-pos is 40 Ozs. I shall start with 3S and move to 4S after getting the feel?
Plenty of good open spaces here...but none with smooth macadam. I put larger than called for wheels all around. 2 inch mains..1 inch nose. It actually improves the static appearance.
With no good place to land or takeoff...I am seeking advice on a bungee setup for launching.As an old thermal sailplane sort, I have rubber tubing, etc.
Could I erect an inclined ramp...made of PVC pipe...about 10 feet long...and just HI-START with about 10 lbs pull???
Anyone who has experience...please contact me.
Theres a video on E-flite web site if anyone is interested in Performance.