Steve

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Its an Aircraft International Pilot.

Vacaman

Nice looking pilot.
I did a fiberglass canopy to save weight, so no pilot for me. Also plan to make a new cowling, the stock one is great, but i think a little over builded. My da85 should show up next week, along with a couple of servos.
I am going to install 2 5945 or one 5955 per wing. Do you think one 5955 will be a good choice instead of the 5945?
Trying to save all the weight I can.

Steve

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I think the 5955 servos are great servos and will work fine. The 5945's will work also but I think you would want two per aleron if you go with them. I'm holding out for the 7955's. I've got them on back order and delivery is expected some time in March. I'd use at least an 8711 on the rudder, or two 5955's.

Vacaman

Hey Steve,
Thanks for the advice. I just recived two 5955 and one jr8711 for rudder. I made the slots for the wing servos, two per wing, but I will try only one 5955 at first, so i will make a third servo slot. In case It don´t work properly, I can put 2 servos.
I also looked at the 7955, but I don´t think I can wait. Anyway, the 5955 servos are great.
Also I get the sd 33%yak LG, very light, just 200gr or 7oz. I need to cut it in two halfes, and the height is almost the same as the stock LG.
One question, what is the distance between F2 and the spinner backplate?. The manual I get have 2 numbers, 28 and 30 cm. I plan to install the enigne 1 or 2 inches foward, for a better balance.

Steve

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Vacaman,
Mine is set up at 12 and 1/8 inches from F2, or 6 and 1/8 inches from F1 (firewall). Hope this helps. I don't have my metric tape with me at the moment so I cant give you the cm. Sounds like you will have things covered if you need two!

Got some covering done on the fuse last night. Just the yellow for now.

wifpwcf

looking good steve keep up the good work,mine is on the back burner i have 2x42% models from austars models as soon as there done ill get some work done on it
cheers glen

Steve

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42% is a little bigger than I'm capable of right now. Are they Extra's?

Steve

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Got some more covering done. I'll post a few photos tomorrow, if it quits snowing!!!

wifpwcf

never to big as they say ,,i fitted a mvvs116 to the yak & its a balistic 3d plane, & now doing the same with there edge 540,no extras as yet but we are working on that.
www.austars-model.com

& here is a vid from the weeken this is the 5th & 6th flight cut into one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWtVoEqaS0Y

Steve

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Looks like that Yak flys excellent! How many rudder servos did you use in the Yak? Maybe some day I'll be set up for the big ones. A larger cargo trailer is definatly on the list for the future.

Steve

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Here are a couple more photos of the progres so far. I still have the canopy and paint to do. I used a 48" ruler to cut 70" pieces of Monokote, and that makes for some not so strait lines at times. But I think now I can venture to more complex patterns, I hope!!

wifpwcf

hi steve yes it does fly nice that was its 5th & 6th flight cut togeter,3 tg 5955 on the rudder 1 tg5955 on each elv & 6x5645 on the alis
man that looks wicked nice work & thats real snow[X(] dam that would be cold ,,we dont get that where i live
cg

Barry Cazier

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Steve,
Great job on a great looking airplane. Can't wait to see it.

I'm coming along pretty good on my plane too. Slow....but steady. I should have it done in a week or two.

Looking forward to seeing ya soon. Status of 12Z?

Thanks
Barry

Steve

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Yep, thats snow Glen. If you haven't had a good snow fight,, your missin out. Its a balmy 17* outside right now. Here are a couple of photos of my street and driveway this evening.

Thanks Barry.
I'm getting closer to maiden day,, but you will be there before me!! I've looked all over for a 12Z and come up empty,,,,so,,,,,I have a 14MZ on the way!!! I know,, its Mental.[sm=spinnyeyes.gif] I'm going to try and stop by on Friday if you are going to be around.

wifpwcf

FAR OUT[X(] i only seen snow once when i was a little kid[] dam thats insain do you fly when its snowing lol I WOULD lmao
cg

Olli-Matti

Great job with the covering Steve!

And as far as flying when its snowing is concerned I do have a nice photo of my
27% Colombo Anderson from last winter.

One of the worst weathers I have flown in but it went fairly ok. Now that I'm
thinking of it you must be crazy to go out flying in such a weather...

wifpwcf

11 OUT 0F 10 LOL you guys are nuts & i love it
cheers glen

Steve

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Yep. I have two planes with skis on them right now. But I don't try and fly unless its above 35* or so. It's just too cold when its below freezing!! I have a photo or two in my gallery of some winter fun.

Ken-h

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Steve,

I've been watching your build, nice job!

Ken

Steve

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Thanks Ken. I hope to make it up your way some day and do some huckin with you and John!!

Ken-h

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Sweet! We would enjoy that and If I make it out your way this year, I'll let you know.

Ken

Steve

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Cool. Keep me posted.

Ken-h

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Alright, get this thing done!

Ken

Steve

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I'm workin on it!!

Barry Cazier

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Steve,
Great radio! Hope you get it all figured out.
Thanks
Barry