JetLegend T-45 Goshawk
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INTRODUCTION
The JetLegend T-45 is the most
scale ARF model made today of the British
Aerospace/Boeing Hawk/Goshawk series of
advanced jet trainers. It is the only model
that includes all the unique scale features of
the United States Navy T-45 Goshawk
version, such as the tailhook, that give the
model a lot of military "charachter" not found
on the very common "Red Arrows" Hawks
seen so often at the model field. There is no
real "construction" involved; all that really
needs to be done is install the various fuel,
control, and landing gear systems. The
plane is completely built, and five minutes
after opening the box, you can have the
wings, stabs, and rudders plugged in or
bolted on and looking like an aircraft, just to
whet your appetite and get inspired, and it
gives you an opportunity to check for proper
fit of all components, and inspect them for
flaws or missing glue joints before you begin.
The kit is almost entirely complete
except for adhesives, electronics, engine,
and a few small bits like servo mounting
screws for the servo doors and fuel tubing for
the tank. All of the hardware is top quality,
there is no need for trips to the hobby store to
replace cheap plastic clevises and horns, the
equipment provided in the kit is more than
adequate.
Some useful tools for assembly will
be a screw gun for drilling holes and a dremel
tool with a 90 degree attachment, and some
high quality screwdrivers. Not much else is
needed. Two allen wrenches are provided
with the kit that fit all the bolts.
As far as adhesives go, Loctite Hysol is the
strongest and best epoxy for installing the
components, but if you cannot get any, 30
minute epoxy will do. Avoid five minute
epoxy, it is not nearly as strong as the 30
minute kind, and it gives you much more time
to properly align things before it sets.
DISCLAIMER
THIS IS NOT A TOY. This is a
high-performance miniature aircraft, capable
of high speeds and damage to life, limb, and
property. The manufacturer and its
distributors cannot control how you assemble
this model, what equipment you use to fit it
out, or how you fly it, and can assume no
liability whatsoever for any damages that
may occur when you fly your aircraft. By
assembling this model, you are agreeing to
indemnify and hold blameless the
manufacturer and/or his agents from any and
all torts and liability associated with the use of
this product. Please inspect all parts before
beginning assembly. If any parts appear to
be suspect, contact your dealer or the
manufacturer for repair or replacement
BEFORE you begin. Once you have
assembled the aircraft, you are the pilot in
command and assume any and all
responsibility for the use of the model and
any damages that might occur by flying or
attempting to fly this aircraft.
R/C model jets require a high level of skill in
both their assembly and their flying. If you do
not feel confident in either your building or
flying skills, PLEASE seek assistance from
more experienced modelers. It is a wise idea,
no matter what level of skills you possess, to
have a second experienced modeler go over
your installation after assembly, a second set
of eyes may spot a problem you missed. If
you have not flown a model like this before, it
is HIGHLY recommended that you get an
experienced turbine pilot to do your maiden
flight. Very often, the first few seconds of a
maiden flight are critical until the aircraft is
trimmed out, and having an experienced pilot
at the controls can make the difference
between a wrecked aircraft and once that
enjoys many hundreds of flights. Be sure to
select a suitable field for flying...take the time
to find a large paved runway if at all possible,
especially for test flights, until you feel
comfortable getting the aircraft in and out of
smaller grass fields.
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