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LightHawk III DLG ARF Kit

 
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Code: LHK-III-ARF
Price:$625.00

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Select wing type (one piece recommended):
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Wiring Kit
Kit provides parts to shorten and connect
four (total) servos, make the autoconnector between
wing and boom, and optionally connect to one of two antennas:
either the stainless steel rudder pushrod, or to a wire
you install in the flaperon hinge gap of the wing.:
Rotary Drive System (parts you install) - $35
Lightweight control system that hides inside the wing.:
Battery Options::
Multi-Weight, Tool-free Ballast System - $45:
Throw Peg Preference:
 
Quantity:
 
The latest version of our esteemed LightHawk, LightHawk III continues all the design features of version II, and adds changes focused on top level competition. The wing is built with a new proprietary blended airfoil set and stronger sparcaps. It is greatly stiffened. The pod and boom has new structures to reduce flexing during the hardest of launches. The rudder planform now has equal bottom and top areas to prevent twisting forces.
The kit comes with a high degree of completion. The fuselage has a raised and faired composite mounting with stainless steel pylons. The design incorporates an optional tool-free, field swapable ballast system. Kevlar/foam composite tails are completed and ready to install. And we continue to offer a stabilator (full-flying stab) on a beautiful and strong all-carbon V-mount.

Available with either one piece (joining completed) or two piece (ready for permanent joining) wing configurations. The two piece wing option is primarily for pilots in those countries than cannot accept a one piece wing / 60 inch long box. See country list.

Available for 2 or 4 servo operation. 4 servo wings have embedded wiring to the aileron servo locations and special reinforcements to support RDS or conventional aileron control.

A comprehensive assembly guide and several threads within the RC Groups hand launch forum will guide you in assembly and electronics installation. We also answer questions via email and telephone, and all of these will help you get flying quickly.

Version III Enhancements Include:
  • new thicker airfoils and more robust construction provide performance and stiffness in launch
  • ability to accept more types of servos
  • new tip reinforcements accept throwing pegs on either side, and allow more aft installation for higher launch
  • additional wall layers in pod for enhanced durability
  • extraordinary new boom design with internal corrugations providing stiffness where it counts the most
  • tool-free, multi-weight ballast option

Ordering:
You can order here in our online store, or by telephone at (505) 747-0990. Pay by check or PayPal (paypal address is sales@rcbuilder.com).

RC Builder
80-B County Road 122
Espanola, NM 87532

Availability:
If an item is inventory it will normally ship within 2 business days.

Currently:

  • Specials / Discounts contain a number of glider kits and RTF gliders with components from earlier versions. Many are ready to ship now, others will be ready soon.
  • LightHawk III / LightSpeed III ARF Kits: New version with enhancements, especially targeted to support hard-throwing competition pilots. Built-to-order. Estimated delivery of new orders is mid-November.
  • NEW Blade and Razor: Next availability of these gliders: November. They include Kevlar versions of AMPED's X1.5 wings, our version III fusepod with all the cool features, and new composite tails. Price is $525. No build-to-order. First come, first served. Telephone or email with your interest. As they come into inventory, we will first notify waiting list members, then afterward offer any remaining gliders as normal inventory. Approximately 10 gliders each month.
  • Ready-to-Fly Gliders (RTF): Special order. For more information regarding RTF gliders, call (505) 747-0990.
  • Wings, fuselages, and version III tail sets (build-to-order) ship in mid-November.
  • RDS parts, wiring kits, and control parts are in stock.
  • 380 mAh 2S Lipo batteries, perfectly sized for DLG use, are back in stock for a nice long time. We've made a large batch, and they now include balance taps. Enjoy!
  • Servos: During our transition to the new glider designs we are not offering servos. To assist with servo selection:
    • Version III LightHawks will handle almost any micro-servo, maximum thickness approximately 12mm.
    • Version III LightSpeeds will accept 9.x mm servo thickness or less, so Dymond D60, Hyperion DS-09, and Airtronics 94802 fit.
    • Blade fits servos up to .45" (11.43mm).
    • Razor fits servos up to .35" (9 mm).
    • 4 servo LightHawks will allow up to 9mm thick for the outboard (aileron) servos.
    • 4 servo LightSpeeds will allow D47 (8mm thick) for the outboard (aileron) servos.

Back in Stock:

  • Pushrod Sets and Bulk Bondable Teflon
  • 5V regulators with low voltage alarm + LED voltage read-out (BAC-004)

Out of Stock: