Super Flying Model (SFM) Hawk

SFM Hawk

Bought the SFM Hawk for a song.  It is one of the few Balsa planes in the Hangar and spreading its wings at two metres, this model takes the crown for being the longest wingspan I had flown so far.  It came with see-through iron-on covers on the wings.  Flying characteristics typical of its class with no bad tendencies.  A relaxing fly.  Easily seen in practically all weather/sky conditions.  I had since given this away to a buddy.


Technical Data
Wingspan: 2000mm
Length: 1043mm
Weight: 1000g
Propeller: 8 x 4.5 
Motor: Brushless Outrunner
Battery: 2200mah 3S1P 11.1v
ESC: 25A
Servo: 4 x 9g

Looks: 6
Performance: 6
Aerial Ability: 5
Design: 5
Overall: 6

HobbyKing Mini-Swift

HobbyKing Mini-Swift (you can see another plane behind it: SlowFly)



Multiplex Fox (for comparison)

A small little glider that improved my handling of rudder control. Basically, it is a copy from the Multiplex Fox that has a power system. Surprisingly, the Mini-Swift handled well against strong winds and is one of my favourites. Alas, the motor shaft, solder joints and ESC gave way too often too easily. I stopped flying it after having replaced the motor twice and also the ESC. Though a good glider, it lacks any serious sort of aerobatic capability since it is way too light.  It is frequently blown off-course by the winds. The CG point mentioned by others stated it at the saddle point but for me, using a 850mah 2S1P battery in the cockpit bay worked fine.


Technical Data
Wingspan: 610mm
Length: 485mm
Weight: 150g
Propeller: 5.1 x 3.1
Motor: Brushless Outrunner
Battery: 500 to 850 mah 2S1P 7.4v
ESC: 6A
Servo: 2 x 3.7g, 1 x 8g

Looks: 7
Performance: 6
Aerial Ability: 5
Design: 7
Overall: 8