Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
08-15-2004, 11:14 AM
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RE: Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
The Patty flies great and is an excellent first gasser for entry level IMAC. It may have slightly high wing loading but is very solid in the air and nothing in it's size and price range compares. Replacement parts are easily obtained and if you are asking about these planes in this forum I'd say it an excellent choice for you.
The EF YAK does not yet exist and is now advertised to be delivered late Sept. I'll believe it when I see it. Based on the smaller version and it's reported specs it should fly really well and better than the Patty but it's bigger and more expensive so I would hope that it flies better.
The Wildhare models would also be good choices for their larger wings and that they are occasionally available.
The EF YAK does not yet exist and is now advertised to be delivered late Sept. I'll believe it when I see it. Based on the smaller version and it's reported specs it should fly really well and better than the Patty but it's bigger and more expensive so I would hope that it flies better.
The Wildhare models would also be good choices for their larger wings and that they are occasionally available.
08-16-2004, 01:33 AM
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RE: Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
The Wildhare Extra is slightly larger and slightly more expensive than the GP PW and does not come with a hardware package. It is more in line with the EF Yak and I have heard fly's better which it should because bigger is better. Availabilty is again an issue as are spare parts but it is a well designed and built plane.
Surprisingly, these seem to be the most talked about planes in the 50cc gas range. I think more will become available but I did a thread a short while ago asking what is the best IMAC plane for a 50cc gasser that is available right now and the only consistant answer was the GP PW.
Surprisingly, these seem to be the most talked about planes in the 50cc gas range. I think more will become available but I did a thread a short while ago asking what is the best IMAC plane for a 50cc gasser that is available right now and the only consistant answer was the GP PW.
08-18-2004, 12:52 PM
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RE: Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
I just picked up the smaller 68" EF Yak 54 but have not assembled it yet.
Once I do and fly it I can offer insight on this Yak vs a 69" CG Extra 300.
Will be a cuple of weeks before this happens and I want to fly the Yak for a little while to make it a fair comparison.
Anyone flying the Quique Yak 54?
Once I do and fly it I can offer insight on this Yak vs a 69" CG Extra 300.
Will be a cuple of weeks before this happens and I want to fly the Yak for a little while to make it a fair comparison.
Anyone flying the Quique Yak 54?
08-27-2004, 01:45 AM
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RE: Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
I have a 3w 40% extra, a Comp 40% extra, and a EF yak 68" this should be fair right? LOL
I have to say the little Yak suprised me, it tracks like the big boys, in fact I did some super slow straight rolls and a perfect rolling circle on my first flight with no mixes. I may of got lucky on the inital set up....but this plane fly's great IMO. KE and HAKE is just too easy with this little Yak.
I bought the little guy to see what all this "Yak" buzz was about, and even tho it is only a 68" plane I got the point....this Yak idea may just be the best everl 3d/aerobatic design for RC. Many companies have signed on to build Yaks for the upcoming year, I expect Toledo to be full of them this spring.
I have to say the little Yak suprised me, it tracks like the big boys, in fact I did some super slow straight rolls and a perfect rolling circle on my first flight with no mixes. I may of got lucky on the inital set up....but this plane fly's great IMO. KE and HAKE is just too easy with this little Yak.
I bought the little guy to see what all this "Yak" buzz was about, and even tho it is only a 68" plane I got the point....this Yak idea may just be the best everl 3d/aerobatic design for RC. Many companies have signed on to build Yaks for the upcoming year, I expect Toledo to be full of them this spring.
08-27-2004, 05:50 AM
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RE: Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
lgodin-RCU,
What engine are you using in your small Yak? Any idea of the all up weight less fuel and the wingloading?
Have been toying with idea of installing MVVS 1.6 gasser in mine although EF says that the YS 110 is perfect for this model. I don't do 3D but I would like some decent vertical and I also don't want a high wingloading an I am afraid thats what would happen with the MVVS. Ef recomend engines in the 20 - 30 oz range and the MVVS before exhaust is 38 oz. May not be an issue but I don't want to fork over the bucks on the MVVS if it isn't going to be right. Also consider Enya 155R FS or Saito 150 FS.
Hmmm tough choices to make.
What engine are you using in your small Yak? Any idea of the all up weight less fuel and the wingloading?
Have been toying with idea of installing MVVS 1.6 gasser in mine although EF says that the YS 110 is perfect for this model. I don't do 3D but I would like some decent vertical and I also don't want a high wingloading an I am afraid thats what would happen with the MVVS. Ef recomend engines in the 20 - 30 oz range and the MVVS before exhaust is 38 oz. May not be an issue but I don't want to fork over the bucks on the MVVS if it isn't going to be right. Also consider Enya 155R FS or Saito 150 FS.
Hmmm tough choices to make.
09-06-2004, 03:01 AM
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RE: Extra 300 Vs Yak 54
My EF 68" Yak is 8lbs 9oz with a YS 1.10 - fuel.. A real floater and a super performer.. I knife edge all day without mixes.. Everyone drools at it... The owner said he flew one with a RCS 140 (small gasser) and it flew nice just not as much power as the YS.. With the expense of glow fuel a small gasser might not be a bad Idea.. A small gasser can't out vibrate my YS thats for sure...
