Fei Bao hawker hunter User Manual - page 21
Elevator:
26mm each way at root of elevator (20% Expo)
Rudder:
45mm each way at base of rudder
Flap:
60mm deflection at root for take-off, 125mm for landing
Mixing:
5% down elevator mix with take-off flap, 10% total for landing flap
Flying Instructions
The Hunter is a pleasure to fly, being exceptionally stable and smooth and with no nasty
characteristics we have been able to detect. With the balance point and movements as
recommended the model is responsive without being twitchy, has very docile handling indeed at low
flying speeds and an almost non-existent stall if pushed. Having said this, it is a big heavy and
powerful model, so safe flying procedures should always be followed.
For first flights do find a flying site with a long clear runway – carry out a thorough pre-flight
checkout and then make a couple of high speed taxi runs to confirm that the model is running
straight, that the brakes are effective and that no air bubbles are appearing in the header tank. With
a suitable turbine the full fuel load should give up to eight minutes safe flying time depending on the
amount of time the turbine is at full throttle, but it is suggested that the first flight be kept much
shorter than this. Allow the model to reach full speed on the ground before gently rotating and
climbing away – carry out any required trimming then use the remainder of the first flight to get
comfortable with the flying characteristics and the slow speed handling, trying out the effects of flap
deployment. Keep a reasonable speed during the landing approach for safety and allow the model to
land long if the speed/height are excessive, although if things really go badly wrong go to full power
and once the turbine has spooled up pull up and fly another approach.
Note that the underfuselage airbrake is very effective, and the effects of this should be tried out
with the model at a safe height, be careful not to use the airbrake at very low flying speeds at first,
as it is easy to be caught out be just how effective it is and the model can lose height very rapidly
when it is flying slowly and the airbrake is opened. Having said this it is very useful for scrubbing
speed off in a hurry, and can be used with caution on landing approaches if the model is too
high/fast, ensuring that it is fully retracted before touching down as if extended it will impact on the
runway.
All normal aerobatics are possible with the Hunter, loops, standard, slow and point rolls, inverted etc;
etc can all be easily performed. Fitment of the large underwing drop tanks makes almost no change
to the flying characteristics, but does improve the look of the model and makes orientation much
easier; we fly the Hunter only now with the tanks fitted.
We are sure that you will enjoy many great flights with your new Hawker Hunter!