Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
05-22-2007, 09:43 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Here goes some video of Arne over at RCG flying his electrified Yak
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LPcvXyvtCQ
part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPNK1J2Dssg
Enjoy!
Mike,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LPcvXyvtCQ
part2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPNK1J2Dssg
Enjoy!
Mike,
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Sorry guys, I know this information is somewhere in this thread, but I just don't have the time or energy to search for it.
I'm running a Brillelli 40GT gasser. Using a Futaba PCM receiver.
Where do I want to run my antenna wire to minimize any RF interference problems?
Inside fuse, outside fuse? Top or bottom? What, if anything, do I need to stay away from? All my ignition stuff is in the front of the fuselage. All my receiver stuff is behind the wing tube. I'm using the Smart Fly fiber optic ignition cut off system.
Thanks,
Vince
I'm running a Brillelli 40GT gasser. Using a Futaba PCM receiver.
Where do I want to run my antenna wire to minimize any RF interference problems?
Inside fuse, outside fuse? Top or bottom? What, if anything, do I need to stay away from? All my ignition stuff is in the front of the fuselage. All my receiver stuff is behind the wing tube. I'm using the Smart Fly fiber optic ignition cut off system.
Thanks,
Vince
05-23-2007, 09:13 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Well motor is here! Now I just need to find the time to mount it. Trips to the hospital and taking care of three kids is eating up all the hobby time right now. I will get it though!
05-23-2007, 10:34 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Vince... out of habit I always made a hole in the turtledeck topbehind the canopy, ran a pice of fuel tubing through it and ran the antenna out it and then a rubber band to the fin. I have never had RF issues when run this way... perhaps due in part to good luck... but it is perhpas one of the cleanest signal mountings.
Some don't like it because of the looks and would rather hide it... and now that I use the SPektrum receivers I don't have to worry about either issue...
If it bothers you, run it inside the fuse first and range test... if ANY issues try it out the tdeck...
Some don't like it because of the looks and would rather hide it... and now that I use the SPektrum receivers I don't have to worry about either issue...
If it bothers you, run it inside the fuse first and range test... if ANY issues try it out the tdeck...
05-25-2007, 01:57 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Hey guys... quick update... the new EF shipment is due in mid next week...
on it will be some more of the 74" Yaks...
Oh.... yeah.... they are in the Black and Yellow Scheme!
on it will be some more of the 74" Yaks...
Oh.... yeah.... they are in the Black and Yellow Scheme!
05-27-2007, 07:41 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Hey youll be fine!! I was doin harriers lower with this then my 50cc BME Yak. Felt much more controlled.
But anyways,Good Luck!!
But anyways,Good Luck!!
05-27-2007, 10:40 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Thanks! I went ahead and started the Brilleli 46 tonight it sounds great! The thrust to weight ratio on this plane is going to be wicked to say the least. It really spools up that 21X8 Bolly fast. I am going to love this plane!
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Hey Extra Addict,
Good Luck on the maiden!!
Hopefully my 46 engine is coming right behind yours! Do you have any pics of your engine and component install?\
Jeff
Good Luck on the maiden!!
Hopefully my 46 engine is coming right behind yours! Do you have any pics of your engine and component install?\
Jeff
05-28-2007, 08:30 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
If anyone is having probs with the stock main gear. Give Mike at graphtech a call he makes a great CF gear for the 74" EF Yak. Excellent Customer Service! (howdidthat maiden go Extra?)
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05-28-2007, 09:17 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
ORIGINAL: Yakity YAK
If anyone is having probs with the stock main gear. Give Mike at graphtech a call he makes a great CF gear for the 74" EF Yak. Excellent Customer Service! (howdidthat maiden go Extra?)
Paul N Guido
If anyone is having probs with the stock main gear. Give Mike at graphtech a call he makes a great CF gear for the 74" EF Yak. Excellent Customer Service! (howdidthat maiden go Extra?)
Paul N Guido
Cya...
05-28-2007, 09:35 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Sorry no maiden for me today my wife was having a pretty hard time with pain from her surgery so I just put it off until next weekend.[
] No sorry I did not take any pictures of my install of the 46. I think there are some pics on the review Sinergy did on the Brilleli Extreme Flight Combo. The one thing I did do different from everyone else (I think) is I used an HS-85mg mini servo for throttle. I just cut the small hole in the bottom of the engine box and mounted it there which gave me a straight shot to the throttle arm.
] No sorry I did not take any pictures of my install of the 46. I think there are some pics on the review Sinergy did on the Brilleli Extreme Flight Combo. The one thing I did do different from everyone else (I think) is I used an HS-85mg mini servo for throttle. I just cut the small hole in the bottom of the engine box and mounted it there which gave me a straight shot to the throttle arm.
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
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Sorry no maiden for me today my wife was having a pretty hard time with pain from her surgery so I just put it off until next weekend.[] No sorry I did not take any pictures of my install of the 46. I think there are some pics on the review Sinergy did on the Brilleli Extreme Flight Combo. The one thing I did do different from everyone else (I think) is I used an HS-85mg mini servo for throttle. I just cut the small hole in the bottom of the engine box and mounted it there which gave me a straight shot to the throttle arm.
Sorry no maiden for me today my wife was having a pretty hard time with pain from her surgery so I just put it off until next weekend.[
] No sorry I did not take any pictures of my install of the 46. I think there are some pics on the review Sinergy did on the Brilleli Extreme Flight Combo. The one thing I did do different from everyone else (I think) is I used an HS-85mg mini servo for throttle. I just cut the small hole in the bottom of the engine box and mounted it there which gave me a straight shot to the throttle arm.
Cya,
Frank
05-28-2007, 10:36 PM
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Thanks xtrflyr! I thank you for the kind words. It just gave me time to get started on my 30% extra 260 today so it wasn't a total loss.
05-29-2007, 11:19 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
xtraflyr,
The gear is not too stiff it seems to give just the right amount of loading. I am very pleased. I do not like alumn gear but it's just personal pref. Although CF does have it's limitations.
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I was going to do the same with my throttle with the mini servo but I feared interference from my EI. I'm using specktrum so it prob would'nt have been a prob but I did not want to take the chance. Have you had success using that method in the past? I pray your wife is felling better.
The gear is not too stiff it seems to give just the right amount of loading. I am very pleased. I do not like alumn gear but it's just personal pref. Although CF does have it's limitations.
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I was going to do the same with my throttle with the mini servo but I feared interference from my EI. I'm using specktrum so it prob would'nt have been a prob but I did not want to take the chance. Have you had success using that method in the past? I pray your wife is felling better.
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Yes I used the same method on my Hangar 9 1/3rd scale Extra 330 except it wasn't a mini servo. It was however a Zenoah GT-80 with magneto ignition which I believe is more prone to interference. I will range check before I fly of course. The srvo is still a good distance from the motor where it is mounted maybe not quite 12 inches but we will see.
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Just wanted to let everyone know we received a shipment of 74" Yaks this morning in the popular yellow/black/silver color scheme. We also received more of the 88 inch Yaks in both color schemes.
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
I think the Brilleli 46 is borderline too much I dont think full throttle will be used on up lines with that. I would say it is too much motor not because of the weight but because the airframe might not hold up under that kind of power. I would say get the 88 inch yak he just got a shipment in today and that motor would be fine for that.
The wife is doing much better now so I am praying for good weather Saturday for a maiden!
The wife is doing much better now so I am praying for good weather Saturday for a maiden!
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I think the Brilleli 46 is borderline too much I dont think full throttle will be used on up lines with that. I would say it is too much motor not because of the weight but because the airframe might not hold up under that kind of power. I would say get the 88 inch yak he just got a shipment in today and that motor would be fine for that.
The wife is doing much better now so I am praying for good weather Saturday for a maiden!
I think the Brilleli 46 is borderline too much I dont think full throttle will be used on up lines with that. I would say it is too much motor not because of the weight but because the airframe might not hold up under that kind of power. I would say get the 88 inch yak he just got a shipment in today and that motor would be fine for that.
The wife is doing much better now so I am praying for good weather Saturday for a maiden!
Good luck on your maiden.
Frank
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RE: Extreme Flight RC Yak 54 - 74 inch!
Thanks, xtraflyr it is real relief to see her doing better. Now I can get my mind back in the game! I am real tempted to order the 88 myself but I think I am going to hold out for the 88.5in Extra. I have a 30% SD models Extra 260 to assemble that will hold me over for a couple months until Chris gets the Extra in stock. COME ON SEPTEMBER!
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Thanks, xtraflyr it is real relief to see her doing better. Now I can get my mind back in the game! I am real tempted to order the 88 myself but I think I am going to hold out for the 88.5in Extra. I have a 30% SD models Extra 260 to assemble that will hold me over for a couple months until Chris gets the Extra in stock. COME ON SEPTEMBER!
Thanks, xtraflyr it is real relief to see her doing better. Now I can get my mind back in the game! I am real tempted to order the 88 myself but I think I am going to hold out for the 88.5in Extra. I have a 30% SD models Extra 260 to assemble that will hold me over for a couple months until Chris gets the Extra in stock. COME ON SEPTEMBER!