THUNDER TIGER hawk 1400 Assembly Manual

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1.4M Electric Powered R/C Sailplane

Warranty:This kit is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the date of

purchase. It does not cover any damage caused by use or modification. The warranty does not extend
beyond the product itself and is limited only to the original cost of the kit. By the act of building this user­assembled kit, the user accepts all resulting liability for damage caused by the final product. If the buyer
is not prepared to accept this liability, it can be returned new and unused to the place of purchase for a
refund.

Notice: Adult Supervision Required:This is not a toy. Assembly and flying of this

product requires adult supervision. Read through this book completely and become familiar with the
assembly and flight of this airplane. Inspect all parts for completeness and damage. Customers in North
America please call 1-949-833-7498 for help if you encounter any problems.

No.4312 E-HAWK 1400

Wing Span: 55" (1400mm) Length: 31” (787mm) Wing Area: 300 sq.in.(19.4dm2) Weight: 21oz.(600g)
Wing Loading: 10oz./sq.ft.(31g/dm2) Motor: 380PH Motor included Prop: 6 x 3 Folding Prop included

Table of Contents

Introduction

Pre-Assembly Notes...............................1

Other Items Required .............................1

Tools and Supplies Needed ...................1

Parts Drawing ........................................2

Assembly

Wing........................................................3

Tail..........................................................4

Motor.......................................................5

Servo......................................................6

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

INTRODUCTION

All of us at Thunder Tiger want to thank you for choosing theE-Hawk.This Kit has been engineered to go together
quickly and easily while still providing you with great looks and exceptional flying performance. The world of electric
powered sailplanes can be an extremely challenging and rewarding experience. Your skill along with the design
capabilities of your model will combine to defy the laws of gravity and produce flights of unbelievable distance or
duration. Under proper conditions your E-Hawk can stay aloft for hours from a single battery charge! As you gain
experience with your model you will be able to

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the wing and lift conditions that affect it enabling you to

greatly extend your flight times.

The E-Hawk is an electric powered 1.4-meter sailplane which is intended for use in light wind and lift conditions.
Its airfoil, motor package and design planform are intended to maximize performance under those flying conditions
and will provide great results for pilots of all skill levels.

We suggest that before beginning to assemble this kit you thoroughly read this assembly instruction manual to
familiarize yourself with the complete assembly procedure. This will insure that your assembly process will be as
smooth and uneventful as possible.

We are confident that you will enjoy flying your E-Hawk and that it will provide many hours of challenging and
rewarding flight.

Canopy ...............................................8

Control Throws....................................8

Balancing Your E-Hawk......................8

First Flights

Checks You Should Make.....................9

Flying Your E-Hawk..............................9

Safety Precautions................................9

Lauching & Landing............................10

PRE-ASSEMBLY NOTES

1. If you are not an experienced R/C pilot plan to have a fully
competent pilot help you to learn to fly your E-Hawk. This
will help you to be successful much faster and also avoid
potential damage to your model.

2. Please assemble your model exactly according to these
instructions. Do not attempt to modify or change the E-Hawk
in any way as doing so may adversely change its flying
characteristics.

3. Before you begin please check the entire contents of this
kit against the parts list and par t drawings to be sure that no
parts are missing or damaged. This will also help you to
become familiar with each component of your E-Hawk. If you
find that any of the parts are either missing or damaged
please contact your dealer immediately for replacement.
Note: Your dealer cannot accept kits for return if construction
has begun.

For customers in the US and Canada please call or write to
ACE Hobby Distributors, Inc for replacement of missing or
damaged parts.

ACE Hobby Distributors, Inc.
2055 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Remember. We have worked very hard to make this model

as easy to assemble as possible while still maintaining our
high standards of quality. Your assembly of this model is very
important and will determine the final flight capabilities of
your E-Hawk, so use extra care and follow the assembly
procedure exactly.

OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED

Radio: You will need at least a

2~3 channel radio control system
on an aircraft frequency for use in
your E-Hawk. Recommend ACE
Commander 3ch single stick raido
(P/N ACE 8304) which comes with
2 Micro Servos and Mini Receiver.
However, if you are really looking
for every bit of extra performance
then you should consider using
one of the miniature radio systems
available which would lower the
weight and increase the
performance of your E-Hawk.

Electronic motor controller: We recommend the ACE8007
Auto Cut-Off Device (work with 2CH radio) or ACE8012
ESC-30 with BEC (work with 3CH radio) for controlling the
power of your E-Hawk as well as eliminating the need for a
separate radio battery. The BEC (Battery Eliminator
Circuitry) in this controller will automatically tur n off the
power to the motor when the battery reaches a factory
present discharge level leaving about 20-25 minutes of flight
time for the radio system. Note: Some radio manufacturers
offer a lightweight radio system with a built-in motor
controller with BEC especially for this type of model.

Flight Battery: We recommend the use of ACE 2922 7 cell

8.4V 1000 mAh NiMH battery pack for maximum
performance.

Charger: You will need a batter y charger to charge your
power battery. We recommend our ACE2604 8.4V DC Time
Charger for 7-cell bettery pack. Note: When charging your
flight battery be sure to very carefully follow the instructions
provided with the charger.

Extension Wire: 2 servo extensions in 6” long are required.

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED

1. 12 Minute Epoxy

2. Thin CA Glue

3. Mixing Stick for Epoxy

4. Medium Grit Sandpaper

5. Rubbing Alcohol

6. Paper Towels

7. Hobby Knife

8. 3/16

Drill

9. 1/16” Drill

10. Ruler

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Bend Pliers

12. Pen, Pencil or Marker

13. Small Screw Drivers

14. Curved scissors

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION

ACE 2604

ACE 2922

ACE 8012 ACE 8007

ACE 8304

AS6240 Tail Feathers (T. Magenta)
AS6240L Tail Feathers (T. Blue)
AS6240Y Tail Feathers (T. Yellow)

AS6239 Main Wing (T. Magenta)
AS6239L Main Wing (T. Blue)
AS6239Y Main Wing (T. Yellow)

PE0009 Hardware Set

AS6242 Motor

AS6241 Canopy

AS6026 6x3 Folding Prop

AS6238 FRP Fuselage

AS6245 Pushrods

Aileron Servo Tray(1)

Wing Protector(1)

Wing Join Wire(1)

CA Hinge(6)

3x12mm Wood Screw(2)

Servo Tray(1)Motor Mount(1) Wing Mount(2)

Fuselage(1)

Left Wing(1) Right Wing(1)

Left V Tail(1) Right V Tail(1)

Canopy(1)

2x5mm

Wood Screw(3)

3x3mm Set Screw(2)

Pin(2)

Blade(2)

2x8mm Screw(1)

Spinner(1) Back Plate(1)

380 Motor(1)

Aileron Pushrod(2)

Hex Wrench(1)

EZ Connector(2)

M2 Nut(2)

3x3mm Set Screw(2)

Clevis(4)

Capacitor(2)

2.5x5mm Screw(2)

M2 Washer(2)

AS6244 Decal (T. Magenta)
AS6244L Decal (T. Blue)
AS6244Y Decal (T. Yellow)

Decal(1)

Elevator Pushrod(1)

AS6243 Control Horn

2x22mm Screw(2)

Nylon Horn(2)

Backplate(2)

Control Horn Base(2)

Open the box and check that you have all the parts as shown below.

If anything is missing please contact your dealer

PARTS DRAWING