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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 5:49:32 AM   
    Shortman



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    Status: offline     		Looks nice Vic. Keep at it


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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 1:32:22 PM   
    Vicster


     

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    Status: offline     		Hey PlaneCrazy- I am not going to use the powerbox ( I will when I get the BIG Yak, 3.3 )
    With only 10 servos, I don't think it will be nessary. The ailerons will have match boxes as will the rudder servos. I will also install the Duralite "double" pack, (which is 100% backed up) for the reciever. We are using this in a couple of 33% airplanes, and it is flawless!
    Hey, it's time to BUILD some more on this bad boy!
    Vic

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 1:37:45 PM   
    Vicster


     

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    Status: offline     		Hi Paul- I'll send you some pics of the vents and what has to be done. Like I said, there are ALOT of vents to cut. I would think with a kit of this calibur it would have already been finished. The BIG Yak has this step already complete. Oh well,..... time for the Dremel.
    Vic

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 1:55:02 PM   
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    Any chance of posting what you send to Paul on here as well??

    That way, those of us who have them on the way can use this thread as a guide etc when building theirs.

    Rgds,
    Mark

    PS Like the colour coded trays by the way

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 2:13:29 PM   
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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 2:30:29 PM   
    mu2driver



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    Status: offline     		This iswhat Vic is talking about, the vents are some sort of molded plastic, and need to be trimed out, not only the shape of the vent but all the louvers need to be cut as well. It looks like it could take someone quite a few hrs.

    Oh by the way here is a OMP Vic totaly customized and is now called the M.O.A.P. or mother of all profiles

    Keep up the good work Vic!

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 3:58:02 PM   
    schroedm



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    Status: online     		Sheesh, looks like that step is gonna be more of a pain in the a$$ than fitting that canopy/hatch!

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 10:40:50 PM   
    schroedm



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    Status: online     		Guys,

    Am collecting all the bits for my Yak and wondered what size spinner they recommend/you are using?

    Can anyone know/find out?

    Thanks,
    Mark

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/11/2004 11:05:11 PM   
    mu2driver



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    Status: offline     		Hey Mark it calls for a Tru-Turn 5" to a 5 3/4"

    Also for everyone you can view the Manual Now ONLINE go to the COmposite-Arf.com web site and look at the standard blue 2.6m Yak, thier you can download it.

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/12/2004 3:21:19 AM   
    Vicster


     

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    Status: offline     		Mark- yes, I will post the pics of the cowl vent "work-to-be-done" as I do them. Sorry, did'nt mean to exclude anyone.
    As side note,if you go to the manual on line, check the instructions for building and mounting the cowl. You won't belive what they use to hold the split at the bottom of the cowl
    together, while you fly! It's crazy!! I will definitly change that on this one. I already know what I am going to do. BUT- check it out!
    Vicster

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/12/2004 4:05:26 AM   
    Paul Cataldo


     

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    Status: offline     		Yeah Vic,
    They've been doing that to hold the cowls together for a while now. I'm not much for it either. Would like to come up with a better way, and I'm interested in what you have in mind....???

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/12/2004 10:34:50 AM   
    schroedm



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    Status: online     		Here's my $000's of composite leading edge 3D/IMAC model and yep, that's a...erm...ahh....erm...a large paper clip holding the cowl together?

    Hmm, think I might be changing that!

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/14/2004 2:43:44 AM   
    Paul Cataldo


     

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    Status: offline     		So Vicster,
    Still haven't heard about your new method of holding the cowl together

    Also,
    This is something I've been asking Composite Arf owners for a while now, but NOBODY has ever helped me out here.
    What comes for pushrods on the plane? What will I get with my 2.6m Yak? Is it a useable pushrod, OR will I end up replacing with a titanium Pro-Link or similar? I have always been told they are useable, but I want to know if they are REALLY what should be used.
    Is there any chance you could do me a favor and post a pic of the stock pushrods.
    One last thing Vic,
    KEEP US UPDATED! KEEP THIS THREAD ALIVE BABY!
    I can't stand getting online and not seeing another post on this thread!
    Please!
    Can't wait for the first week of June!

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    RE: composite arf yak? - 5/14/2004 3:55:03 AM   
    Paul Cataldo


     

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    Status: offline     		Hey Vicster,
    Could you also help with the following?
    (I'm trying to get up all the accessories, so I can have everything when my 2.6m arrives)

    1. I saw Darcy stated the manual calls for something like a 5 - 5 1/2" spinner? What size
    do you think will be best? I was thinking of a 5".

    2. What size wheels does the manual call for? When they say they use Dubro, which
    model of Dubro are they referring to that I see some using?

    3. Didn't I see that the plane has an aluminum wing tube? If so, what size is it, so I can
    order a c/f one?

    4. Can you tell me what length servo extensions a