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Thankyou for buying the HSD Hawk/T45 Goshawk. We hope you enjoy many hours of ying. History T-45 Background. The T-45 Goshawk has its origins in the mid-1970s, during which time the U.S. Navy formally commenced its search for a new jet trainer aircraft to serve as a single replacement for both its T-2 Buckeye and A-4 Skyhawk trainers.
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Glue antenna in place with PT56 Glue. The Pito tube is an interference t and we do not recommend glueing due to transportation damage. Glue the antenne as shown.
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If you have purchased the T45, please glue in place the tailhook as shown. Please glue in place the rear ns as shown.
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Secure the nose in place with the 4x 4mm x 50mm bolts and washers. Secure the n in place with the 4x 3mm x 10mm bolts. Ensure when connecting the n the rudder servo output aligns with the rudder.
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Secure the wings in place with the 4x 3mm x 10mm bolts. Secure the rear tail sections using the 4x 3mm x 10mm bolts.
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The Canopy is attached by the spring catch to the rear of the hatch.
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It is extremely important that you obtain the correct COG. Always ensure fuel tanks are empty. The COG should be achieved by moving your receiver / ECU batteries to hit the goal of 90mm.
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Control settings. We highly recommend using the following settings for your set up and the examples given are from a Futaba radio. Note - For the elevator travel please measure from the leading edge of the tail as this can be marked on the fuselage. Elevator Expo -10% to -35% Travel - Up 20mm...
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The Take o -weight of the whole aircraft is close to 10kg, and the ight speed of a turbine aircraft are generally very high. The design of the aircraft has reached the upper limit of EPO foam. It is recommended to y carefully at high speed and avoid high speed maneuvers avoiding stressing the airframe beyond its capability.
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HSDJETSUK Northdown Business Park, Ashford Road, Maidstone ME17 2DL, England 01279 909391 www.hsdjets.com...
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