NitroPlanes 3D Hawk. An "In-Flight" product review, see for yourself!

*Please Read* When Jeff said mentioned he would like to try the 3D Hawk from NitroPlanes, I went ahead and ordered 2, not knowing what I was even buying. Mine's together now and Jeff is almost done with his. Make sure to watch the planned upcoming "COMBAT" video since it is made from that "bendable" EPP foam, and should last quite a while.
The Hawk comes with everything you need for about $69 except the TX and RX.
3 fast 5G servos, 10 A ESC/BEC combo, 600mAh LiPo, hardware, both tapes, decals, Prop, Prop-saver, and a C-20 2050 KV brushless motor.
This is quite a value pack!
Well, after that first flight, I felt good, cause I sure had trouble with "High Alpha" landings with my F4, so this was really pleasing to fly, albeit a bit windy, definitely "Landable".
I cannot wait to fly it in the gym with no wind, so stay tuned for some upcoming videos on that too.
If your a beginner, a bit of experienced help may be necessary from someone, because the 6 pictures in the "Instruction manual" are not really very clear.
I guess the Chinese figure we Americans should be smart enough by now to be able to figure this all out with no problem.
Were not as old as them, and we are still learning, but I figured it out, so it couldn't be that hard. LOL.
An example: After assembling mine I wanted to know about CG location. The picture in the "manual" said make sure CG is as in Pic 11, but Pic 11 doesn't show the CG.
So I put my battery as far forward using Velcro. It is always better to fly nose heavy than tail heavy for first flights.
Since flying it now, I am leaving the battery there, because it needs the nose weight in our winds.
Specs:
Fuse Length- 720 mm
Wingspan- 650 mm
Flying weight- 210-220 Gram. (about 8 ounces)
Motor- Brushless outrunner C20 2050 KV
Prop 7-3.5
ESC 10A
Servos-5G
Battery- 7.4, 600mAh
I really do like this plane, and it has easily become a favorite of mine that I can fly anywhere.
Best Regards,
Dave Herbert
Academy of Model Aeronautics # 8221
Contest Director, Leader Member, Scientific.