WattAge HAWK Instructions For Assembly - page 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNING
This R/C airplane is not a toy! If misused, it can cause serious bodily injury and/or damage to property. Fly only in open
areas and preferably at a dedicated R/C flying site. We suggest having a qualified instructor carefully inspect your
airplane before its first flight. Please carefully read and follow all instructions included with this airplane, your radio
control system and electronic speed control.
Wattage guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship, at the date of purchase. This
does not cover any component parts damaged by use, misuse or modification. In no case shall Wattage's liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased kit.
In that Wattage has no control over the final assembly or material used for final assembly, no liability shall be
assumed for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the final user-assembled product. By the act of using
the final user-assembled product, the user accepts all resulting liability.
To make your modeling experience totally enjoyable, we recommend that you get experienced, knowledgeable help
with assembly and during your first flights. Your local hobby shop has information about flying clubs in your area
whose membership includes qualified instructors. We also recommend that you contact the AMA at the address below.
They will be able to help you locate a flying field in your area also.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie IN 47302-9252
(800) 435-9262
www.modelaircraft.org
Safety Warning ............................................................... 2
Our Recommendations ................................................... 3
Radio System ........................................................... 3
Electronic Speed Control ......................................... 4
Flight Battery ........................................................... 4
Battery Charger ........................................................ 4
Additional Items Required ............................................. 4
Tools and Supplies Required ......................................... 4
Kit Contents .................................................................... 5
Motor Break-In ............................................................... 5
Breaking In the Motor ............................................. 5
Wing Assembly .............................................................. 6
Joining the Wing Panels .......................................... 6
Applying the Wing Reinforcement .......................... 6
Wing Mounting .............................................................. 7
Installing the Wing Tubes ........................................ 7
Mounting the Wing .................................................. 7
Flying Surfaces .............................................................. 7
Aligning the Horizontal Stabilizer .......................... 7
Mounting the Horizontal Stabilizer ......................... 8
Aligning the Vertical Stabilizer ............................... 9
Mounting the Vertical Stabilizer .............................. 9
Motor Installation ........................................................... 9
Installing the Motor ................................................. 9
Installing the Propeller and Spinner ...................... 10
Servo Installation ......................................................... 10
Installing the Servo Tray ....................................... 10
Installing the Servos .............................................. 11
Pushrod Installation ..................................................... 11
Installing the Control Horns .................................. 11
Installing the Pushrods ........................................... 11
Final Assembly ............................................................. 12
Installing the Battery, Receiver & ESC ................. 12
Mounting the Canopy ............................................ 13
Applying the Decals .............................................. 13
Balancing ...................................................................... 13
Balancing the Hawk EP ......................................... 13
Control Throws ............................................................ 13
Launching the Hawk EP .............................................. 14
Glossary of Terms ........................................................ 14
Product Evaluation Sheet ............................................. 15