First EDF

[Pilot-GJC]

Good evening all,
I've just purchased a near new Freewing BAe Hawk as my first EDF after flying Warbirds and hoping I've made the right choice...

Ive been flying E-flite planes and the manuals are very clear on set-up however the Hawks instructions aren't as clear, well to me anyway.

Does any have any setup tips? I think I've set the flaps correctly by the book it's just the rates and expo I'm not 100% sure about and obviously want to make sure it's setup properly before it's maiden... 🤔

[SanExup]

I haven't flown mine enough to give you the specifics. There is a ton of info on the freewing Hawk threads either here or rcgroups. What you'll find is you want to reduce the throws and I found I liked a bit more expo than I usually go for. And the stated CG is a bit forward.

I'm working remotely but I will look at my setup info for the Hawk tomorrow and post it.

[SanExup]

My CG is at 166. I have one set of rates programmed, my elevator is closer to the high rates but ailerons and rudder are set to the low rates. With 40 % expo. You might have flown it already but if not good flying!

[Chevpro]

I am at a loss as to what happened. This was the second flight. It wanted to roll to the canopy on the turns. I couldn't pull it back out on this turn.

Todd

[Pilot-GJC]

Mine did something simular and is now in 1 million bits in the bin! It's a shame as it was a really nice looking aircraft with great reviews mainly, maybe one day. I've just bought an Eflite Viper but also have a Freewing Eurofighter Typhoon and a Freewing Venom once I'm confident enough!

[Chevpro]

Thing is, this is not my first edf. I fly an Fms F18 with upgraded power and I have a mig-21 which both fly with no issues. I have flown quite a few edfs in the past.

Just strange.

[Pilot-GJC]

Do you use any gyro's?
I've got a couple of Spektrum receivers with AS3X and SAFE as I've only been flying Warbirds up until now

[Chevpro]

No gyro on any of my jets.

[SanExup]

Yes, some people use gyros and others don't. I like them and have been setting them up on a switch, or more recently a dial. It can go from calm to gale force within 4 minutes where I'm at.

[GliderGuy]

Thing is, this is not my first edf. I fly an Fms F18 with upgraded power and I have a mig-21 which both fly with no issues. I have flown quite a few edfs in the past.

Just strange.

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-GG