Got my JL Hawk--- Need Help please
 

With all the changes with the Hawk, to be honest, I dont know if this is the newer version or the older version. Eric ensured me that this is the new wing (the whole washout/in ordeal). I am not sure if this is the new fuselage or if they even made a "newer" fuselage. I read in another post that someone's vert stab is removable. This one is not removable. There are just not enough pictures generating yet to comapare. I just ordered this from AirPac last week. Eric is a nice guy and alot of help. If you need any other pics to tell the difference, let me know.

RE: Got my JL Hawk--- Need Help please
 

By the way, the fuselage weighs 5lbs alone! Of course, that is with all formers installed and the elevator bearing mechanism.

RE: Got my JL Hawk--- Need Help please
 

The newer version does have a vertical stab that you can remove. I have the older version kit and it cannot be removed.

Woody

RE: Got my JL Hawk--- Need Help please
 

That's the older version with the fixed fin and it looks like the new, bigger wing so don't worry about it.

Did you know that the removable fin was only integrated into the design to make shipping easier?

In my opinion it is actually preferrable as there is less weight on the back end. Check the fin post; it may be necessary to add a little more strengthening in the way of some carbon fibre string.

Hope this helps...

Jeff

RE: Got my JL Hawk--- Need Help please
 

Thanks for the info guys. I look forward to flying it.