FMS RAF Red Arrow Hawk Maiden

Maiden flight of the FMS 80mm EDF Hawk in the RAF Red Arrows paint scheme

[@pittsburge88]

Pretty Sweet landing!

[@jayrermars8493]

Hi can you help please? I've bought this and trying to wire to receiver. Inside the aircraft there are 3 channel 5 connectors but only one channel 5 slot on the receiver? Thanks

[@DarrenRC76]

There should be a three into one ‘Y’ connector. All three gear servos go into channel 5 to operate the retractable undercarriage. I’m guessing you’re new to RC planes otherwise you’d know this. I would not recommend you to fly this if it’s your first RC plane.

[@jayrermars8493]

@@DarrenRC76 Haha yes you're right and my friend who is experienced rc pilot said same thing so this plane is going to be shelved for a long time till I've practiced plenty with my trainer. Thanks for the the advice, I'll look for this Y connector.

[@DarrenRC76]

Jayrer mars, wise choice 😁 it’s a great flying plane but I’d definitely recommend a lot of practice on trainers then low wing planes before moving to EDFs 👍🏻

[@jayrermars8493]

@@DarrenRC76 Hi, can I please ask how you store your lipo batteries? I understand they need to be put into a storage charge but then do you place yours in a box like an ammo box? Thanks in advance.

[@DarrenRC76]

@@jayrermars8493, yep storage voltage of around 3.8v per cell. An ammo box is really good but tins are also ok. You need to keep them at a pretty stable temperature so not in a hot shed in summer or a freezing cold garage in winter. Keep and eye on the ones you don't use for a while, say over a few months. Buy a decent balance charger, one that measures Resistance through the packs and cells are good. For charging batteries like the ones needed for the Hawk you'll need something that can deliver some decent amps/watts otherwise it'll take you ages to charge bigger 6s packs (over an hour for some smaller chargers). I use an upright charger from Graupner which can charge two 6s packs at 10a (2c on a 5000mah) and a 600w 40a power supply. I can charge two 6s Batteries in around 20-25 minutes.