Hobie Hawk Center of Gravity Test Flight

www.radiocarbon... In Part 8 of this series, The Hobie Hawk goes for a quick spring test flight to further verify that that the new CG calculations and decalage changes are indeed working as I predicted. And they work . . .
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[@johnswilley6764]

Paul, I haven't flown a Hawk since the early '70's; I loved it (room mates AC). I finally bought myself a Hawk several years ago, but have yet to restore, and fly it. Numerous other planes (sailplanes); but watching you and yours may just give me the push I need to resurrect the old guy to airworthy status. I am a private pilot and put a lot of time into study of aerodynamics (desire to continue living! spin training, etc.) Bottom line, I really appreciate your efforts and time you spent to produce the videos; and FYI, I bought several your radiocarbonart videos. Your products are without a doubt, the best which I've ever seen over your broad spectrum of info. Thank you very much, and best wishes!

[@skypilot23]

That plane is poetry in motion

[@rcairnut]

thank you, watching with interest!

[@paulnatondesign7832]

Either balancing orientation works.

[@jamesturncliff5960]

How do you know if to balance the glider upright or inverted?
Which is better??

[@alanmydland5210]

Looks alot like a radian