E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48" Edge?
08-11-2011, 01:21 PM
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
I have the Yak and it's a great plane capable of some 3D but it's not a 3D monster. It's a bit too heavy. Now for a first teaching aide it's great but here's what I heard another fella suggest and I have to say I agree.
Buy one in pieces (or used airframe) and get your own motor and speed controller and run it on a 3S battery pack (30c or higher) and get it in at around 3 pounds. If you can get it close to 3 pounds this thing will perform very well from the video I've seen on Youtube (look up "Carbon Z Yak 3s"). That video shows a yak that's light on its feet.
OTOH there's another guy that has a video and he flies it like it weighs 1lb. He must have some thumbs! Anyway if you want a 3D Monster go with out all the experimentation go for the 3DHS or better yet just grab an Extra MXS from Extreme Flight. Mine will be in tomorrow and I have a feeling my Yak will be up for sale soon.....maybe. It is a beautiful plane.
Buy one in pieces (or used airframe) and get your own motor and speed controller and run it on a 3S battery pack (30c or higher) and get it in at around 3 pounds. If you can get it close to 3 pounds this thing will perform very well from the video I've seen on Youtube (look up "Carbon Z Yak 3s"). That video shows a yak that's light on its feet.
OTOH there's another guy that has a video and he flies it like it weighs 1lb. He must have some thumbs! Anyway if you want a 3D Monster go with out all the experimentation go for the 3DHS or better yet just grab an Extra MXS from Extreme Flight. Mine will be in tomorrow and I have a feeling my Yak will be up for sale soon.....maybe. It is a beautiful plane.
08-12-2011, 10:51 AM
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
But the thing is im on a budget of 300$ and i already have 2 HS-65s, ESC, RX and 3s and 4s batt so... Im sortta in a tight spot
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
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But the thing is im on a budget of 300$ and i already have 2 HS-65s, ESC, RX and 3s and 4s batt so... Im sortta in a tight spot
But the thing is im on a budget of 300$ and i already have 2 HS-65s, ESC, RX and 3s and 4s batt so... Im sortta in a tight spot
http://www.extremeflightrc.com/index.html
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc_SS8E1ofE[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WjdpH9frjE[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WjdpH9frjE[/youtube]
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
Anyone want to sell a extreme flight 48 incher??? haha. I want a Extreme flight model but there a little much on the price for me right now. I want a new airplane before i go back to school the 22nd.
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
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What would be the best E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48'' Edge? this will be my ''first'' large 3d plane but i have 3d experience.
What would be the best E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48'' Edge? this will be my ''first'' large 3d plane but i have 3d experience.
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
ORIGINAL: phase3f16
But the thing is im on a budget of 300$ and i already have 2 HS-65s, ESC, RX and 3s and 4s batt so... Im sortta in a tight spot
But the thing is im on a budget of 300$ and i already have 2 HS-65s, ESC, RX and 3s and 4s batt so... Im sortta in a tight spot
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
the two models OP questioned are not even in the same league. 3dhs 48" edge will fly circles around the ef yak. I also had the 48" Edge exp and MXS from extreme flight and those are nice flying air frames too.
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RE: E-Flite Yak or 3DHS 48
Almost all 3dhs or Extreme Flight are 3d capable. Both excellent companies with excellent products. You can't go wrong with either one. Forget the E-flite, not in the same class.
