Coming soon in RCM&E is a review of this neat 750mm wingspan EDF jet modelled on the USAF training aircraft. Powered by a 12-blade 64mm fan unit, the Hawk has fixed gear for operation from typical club grass strips and suits 4S Lipos (2600mAh recommended). It is supplied with five 9g digital servos.
Each time you assemble your favourite ARTF it's a good idea to check for wear and tear on the servo leads, especially where the wires crimp into the plug.
If the wires are starting to break, then it's time to replace the whole plug. You could make new crimps but it's easier to solder on a fresh plug
It's been a while since we lasted posted a video, so we are going to try have a concerted effort to post some short films on a more regular basis. Nothing fancy, just showing what we've been up to.
Starved of his flying fix the Editor enjoys taking the latest Twister helicopter for a spin around his living room.
Thanks to you-know-what and the ensuing New Year lockdown, club flying earlier this year was a non-starter. Grrr!
However, with the arrival of the latest Twister Ninja 250 micro helicopter, distributed by J Perkins, I was still able to keep my thumbs on the sticks, albeit in the rather more restricted confines of my living room. It's a real sweetie, so let's take a closer look at what's in the box.
