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Skygate Collection
BAE Hawk Mk 66
Balancing
The final weight of your Hawk will vary depeding on your equipment / turbine choice and the amount of
scale detail you might choose to add. Prototype models have come out at just under and just over 20kg
dry.
The centre of gravity is located 305mm from the leading edge of the wing at the wing root. Measure the
CG with main tank empty and hopper tank full with gear down. The CARF Skygate Hawk is a large
model and care should be taken when balancing. If you choose to balance the aircraft manually ensure
you have suitable help to assist you in getting accurate readings.
Movements
We have listed below the movements we used to fly the aircraft built for this manual. Different pilots
sometimes prefer a different feel to the aircraft but you will find that using these movements as a
starting point will give you safe and smooth operation. You can then adjust to suit your flying style.
Aileron - 20 - 25mm each way (make neutral position of aileron in line with flap so a little bit "down") 25
to 35% Expo (positive for JR / negative for Futaba)
Elevator - 55mm up and 50mm down - neutral position is trailing edge in line with rear hatch joining with
fuselage 25 to 35% Expo (positive for JR / negative for Futaba)
Rudder - 40mm each way 25 to 35% Expo (positive for JR / negative for Futaba)
Flaps - 20 degrees take off - 60 degrees landing. A little up elevator required with flap 3% for take off
and 7% on landing
All measurements are given at the root trailing edge of each surface.
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