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Stevens AeroModel microHawk, Instruction Manual

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  Build Instructions                                                                                                          

Step 10

V1

H1

Step 8

Step 7

F1

F4

Bottom View

Left

F3 

(placed on 

left

 

side of fuselage 

matching edges 

of F3 with F1)

F2

F5

F1

Step 8 Cont.

nest carbon tail boom within 

pocket created by F1 and F3

F1

F3 opposite side

carbon tail boom

5 in. length

Step 6

Step 9

Step 11

Step 12

back

perpendicular

H1

tab on V1

left

right

V2

Bottom View

V1

F6

Gently bend V1 rudder 

left

 to center on carbon 

boom - bond with CA in 
this position.

V1

Summary of Contents for microHawk

Page 1: ...microHawk Capacitor Power Free Flight Motor Glider Wing Span 18 inches Wing Area 45 square inches Average Flying Weight 27 grams Build Instructions Version 1 12 revised 10 11 2016 ...

Page 2: ... return this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN 12 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER WARNING This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and or birth defects or other reproductive harm PRODUCT SUPPORT This product has been engineered to function properly and perform as advertised with the sugg...

Page 3: ...be powered by popular 8 5 mm coreless motors and a 10 farad capacitor fuel system When properly assembled and flight trimmed a single charge from a 3 volt source provides exciting powered flights of up to one minute in duration Kit Inventory Required Electronics for Powered Flight Available directly from stevensaero com 10F Capacitor Power Kit SAP CP PK01 Battery and motor connector SAUMEXT 3 Core...

Page 4: ...e the parts together first It is advised to work 1 2 steps ahead in the instructions using this dry fit technique This allows the opportunity to inspect the fit and location of assembled components and shows the benefits of our construction technique Once you arrive at the end of a major assembly sequence square your work on a flat work surface or by using the included assembly fixtures and bond t...

Page 5: ... to install battery and motor connectors based upon your chosen equipment Optional Tools and Supplies Our microHawk model as delivered can be assembled entirely without the aid of hobby knifes pins or abrasives making it ideal for use in instructional environments As such the following items are in fact optional and suited for progressing builders craftsman and serious competitors Hobby knife X ac...

Page 6: ...dral angle for the W3 wing tips will be set by parts W2 as the wing tip will rest against W2 and within the slots at right and left of the W1 wing center section 4 Have a look at the photo for Step 5 and note the future removal of the integrated jig from wing center section With this information in mind proceed to bond the wing tips to the wing center section being careful not to bond any of the r...

Page 7: ...ont Step 4 Step 3 Cont W1 W1 W1 W2 discard jig W2 W2 W2 W1 W3 W3 W3 W1 Glue along zipper completed wing integrated jig integrated jig wing center section Do not glue where edge of jig meets W3 W3 W1 Glue along zipper Bottom View Bottom View Do not glue at circled areas ...

Page 8: ...of H1 is straight while the trailing edge of both V1 and H1 are curved 10 Place the stabilizer assembly on top of the carbon tail boom so that the bottom surface of H1 rests flat on top of the carbon boom and so that the back edge of V1 finishes but does not overhang the end of the boom Note The photo illustration depicts this assembly as viewed from the underside of the fuselage The tab on V1 sho...

Page 9: ... of F3 with F1 F2 F5 F1 Step 8 Cont nest carbon tail boom within pocket created by F1 and F3 F1 F3 opposite side carbon tail boom 5 in length Step 6 Step 9 Step 11 Step 12 back perpendicular H1 tab on V1 left right V2 Bottom View V1 F6 Gently bend V1 rudder left to center on carbon boom bond with CA in this position V1 ...

Page 10: ... However depending upon the connector supplied with your micro motor you may find the electrical connectivity through the motor connector to be quite poor I prefer to direct solder my motor to the capacitor assembly 5 Solder the motor and battery connector to the PCB using the terminal designations for battery Bat and motor Mot given in photo Capacitor 3 as a reference 6 Assemble the motor We used...

Page 11: ...1 Capacitor 5 Capacitor 4 Capacitor 1 Capacitor 2 Capacitor 3 Capacitor 6 Capacitor 7 Go Fly Resistor Capacitor PCB Connector Positive long short stripe Resistor Bat 1 Bat 2 Mot 3 Mot 4 Capacitor Battery Connector Motor Connector Charge System 2 in length 1 in length Battery Connector Motor Connector ...

Page 12: ...is not turning or gliding as expected inspect your airframe for warps and proper assembly Model balance will generally control the gliders speed and stall Rudder offset will control the rate of turn Aim for a gentle turn with about a 50 ft radius 3 First Flight After a successful glide test it is time to try the model under power Your first flight should be performed in calm conditions with less th...

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