SWIFT Guides

• Controller: 2.4 GHz
• Length approx: 53.8cm (21.18 inches)
• Wingspan: 62cm (24.41 inches)
• Crash-resistant EPO structure
• Flying weight: 145g (5.11 oz)
• 4CH digital proportional control with 70% / 100% dual rate function

• USB Charger & USB DC Power Adapter
• 9.6V 320maH LIFE Battery

LiteHawk SWIFT 2015 Version Instruction Manual

LiteHawk SWIFT Instruction Manual (pre 2015 Version)

• Do not store the battery plugged into the charger
• It is best to charge your battery fully before using it the first time.
• Do not leave the battery charging unattended under any circumstances!
• Do not charge on a flamable surface. For example, do not charge on your sofa, on a carpet, in bed.... please use common sense when charging your product.

LiteHawk SWIFT - Wing Install
Find the small tab on the front of the canopy. Gently pull it forward, the canopy will release.

Next, locate the servo connector on the wing. Gently pull it out.

 
Now find the 3M tape on wing, and remove the backing.

Now, slide the wing into the fuselage, with the wire side pointing forward. Fish the wire through the hole shown. Using needle nose pliers will help with getting the wire through the hole.

Gently pull the wire while sliding the wing in.

Now, we need to connect the wire to the ESC.
You can pull the ESC out to help make connecting the Servo wire easier. The ESC is attached to the fuselage with a velcro strip.

Slide the connector onto the pins, with the silver side down.

This is what the connection will look like. Return the ESC back to its place, and route the wires so they don't interfere with the servos.

Next, install the wing tip. Find the small tip, and remove the 3M tap backing from the wing. Press on the end of the wing, using the small nubs.

Wing installed :-)

 LiteHawk SWIFT - Installing Replacement Propeller
- Place a flat head screwdriver between the propeller and where the motor shaft enters the motor casing.

- Gently pry the damaged propeller off.
- Place new propeller on by pushing it straight onto the motor shaft. 

LiteHawk SWIFT - ESC Wiring & Installation Guide
- The first two images serve a guide of where each wire is attached on the ESC, and to what component each attached wire is connected.

 
- Note where the Servo Plugs must be connected (Tail Rudder, Tail Elevator, and Wing Ailerons Servos).

- To install the ESC.  attach the  velcro strip to the back of the ESC and then secure it in the side of the fuselage as shown.

 
- Plug the Motor Connector into the ESC.

LiteHawk SWIFT - Installing Replacement Tail Elevator Servo
- Install the Tail Elevator Servo as shown. It's easier if you insert the kinked end of the Pushrod prior to securing the Servo. (For clarity, only the relevant Main Fuselage section is shown. ESC is not shown. Motor is not shown.)

-Tail Elevator Servo is installed into the left Fuselage half.

- We do not use any adhesive to secure the Servo (for ease of replacement) but if you wish apply a tiny dab of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice.

LiteHawk SWIFT - Installing Replacement Tail Rudder Servo
- Install the Tail Rudder Servo as shown. It's easier if you insert the kinked end of the Pushrod prior to securing the Servo. (For clarity, only the relevant Main Fuselage section is shown. Battery is not shown. Motor is not shown.)

-The Tail Rudder Servo is installed into the Right Fuselage half.

- We do not use any adhesive to secure the Servo (for ease of replacement) but if you wish apply a tiny dab of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice. 

- If you are only replacing the one Servo.. here are some pictures of where I would carefully cut the Fuselage to remove and replace a defective Servo. Use a very sharp Exacto Knife Hobby Knife or Razor Blade, and remove the whole Servo Cradle section. Replace the Servo and glue the whole section back in place. Hook up the Control wire to the Servo before you glue the Section back in.

- Insert the kinked end of the Tail Elevator Pushrod (the shorter of the two) into the Servo Horn as shown.
- Lay down the Pushrod into the grooves in the fuselage section as shown. Apply a few tiny dabs of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice at suitable points to secure the pushrod sleeve.
- Install the Antenna Tube / Reinforcing rod as shown. Apply a few tiny dabs of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice to secure the tube.
- We prefer to install the Motor without adhesive so as to allow replacement without destroying the Fuselage Assembly. If you like, apply a few tiny dabs of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice to secure it to the fuselage section. If you do so, you will need to apply adhesive again when putting the two fuselage sections together.
- At this point, you may want to install a strip of velcro inside the fuselage section to secure the ESC (shown for reference).

- Pierce through-holes in the Right fuselage as shown. Use a thick sowing needle or a heavy tooth pick to pierce the foam first, then feed the pushrod and sleeve through. These are required for making a connection to the Tail Rudder Control Horn possible.

- Install the Tail Rudder Servo as shown.
- Insert the kinked end of the Tail Rudder Pushrod (the longer of the two) into the Servo Horn as shown.
- Feed the Pushrod through the pierced holes and out of the fuselage.
- Lay down the Pushrod into the grooves in the fuselage section as shown. 
- Apply a few tiny dabs of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice at suitable points to secure the Pushrod sleeve.

Install the Canopy Clip onto the right fuselage section. Be generous in your use of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice to cement in the clip. Ensure it is well-seated. Just don't glue the movable catch part. 

- Apply a thin but consistent layer of adhesive to the mating face of one fuselage section. Take special care around the water-landing section as you will want to keep water out.
- Below I've traced to show where I apply adhesive. Be sure to apply adhesive to the exposed face of the Canopy Clip and if you chose to glue it, the Motor. 

As shown, locate the slits on the Main Wing ailerons (only one side is shown, but there are two slits - one per aileron). Servo and Pushrods removed for clarity.

- Push in the Control Horns (285-1250) oriented as shown.

- Secure the Control Horns by installing the supplied Locking Clips on the opposite side of the ailerons as shown. You'll hear a slight 'click' as it sets.
*Optionally, lock the clips with a tiny dab of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice but this will install the Control Horns permanently - you will not be able to remove them without damaging the ailerons.

- Reinstall the Aileron Pushrods as shown. 

- As shown, locate the Slit in the Tail Elevator control surface (Tail is shown removed).

- Push in the Control Horn (285-1250) oriented as shown.

- Secure the Control Horn by installing the supplied Locking Clip on the opposite side of the Control Surface as shown. You'll hear a slight 'click' as it sets. 

*Optionally, lock the clip with a tiny dab of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice but this will install the Control Horn permanently - you will not be able to remove it without damaging the control surface. 

- Reinstall and set up the Tail Elevator Push rod as shown below (Tail is shown installed). 

- As shown, locate the Slit in the Tail Rudder control surface. 

- Push in the Control Horn (285-1250) oriented as shown.

- Secure the Control Horn by installing the supplied Locking Clip on the opposite side of the Control Surface as shown. You'll hear a slight 'click' as it sets. 

*Optionally, lock the clip with a tiny dab of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice but this will install the Control Horn permanently - you will not be able to remove it without damaging the control surface. 

- Reinstall and set up the Tail Rudder Pushrod as shown below. 

LiteHawk SWIFT - Assembling Replacement Main Wing / Aileron Servo 

This DIY instruction set assumes you have ordered replacement kit "Wing w/ Servo Set" 285-1252 which includes all pieces required to build a replacement Main Wing assembly. THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED WAY TO PROCEED.

A few components can also be ordered separately If required. This DIY instruction set still serves to direct their installation. Wing Servo Set 285-1247, Pushrods 285-1249 and Control Horns 285-1250 

- Preparing the Wing Servo Set 285-1247.
- Install the Pushrod Clamp onto the servo Horn and secure it using the included Hex Nut. Take care not to lose or strip the - Clamp Screw when tightening the Nut.
- Install the Servo Horn with Clamp installed onto the Servo and secure it using the included screw. Ensure that the Horn is oriented as shown at approximately the midway point of it's range of actuation.

- Install Control Horn 285-1250 in each aileron (2) (DIY shown above). 

- Run the servo wire through the wing and install the Wing Servo Set onto the wing as shown. 
- Use a small dab of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice to secure the Servo to the wing.
- We prefer to be very conservative with adhesive, in case a component needs to be replaced later. 

- Insert the Pushrod through the included pushrod ties and insert the kinked ends of the Pushrods through the Control Horns.
- Lay down the Pushrods in the grooves as shown and secure the push rod ties. 
- For lack of a better method to secure the pushrod sleeves a nd ties to the wing, apply a few tiny dabs of foam-safe CA adhesive or the adhesive of your choice along their lengths at regular intervals. 

- Insert the straight ends of the Pushrods through the Pushrod Clamp. Be sure the servo horn is centered and Ailerons are neutral. Tighten the Clamp screw. 

- Apply the included decal as shown.