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Got off the phone with Chris earlier today, and the Yaks will be here soon. They are coming in two waves - air and sea. Not sure how many are coming in each wave. I've arranged to meet with two other builders to slam this Yak out in one day. My Yak will be done before the end of the year, if all goes well. I don't know when the sea shipped Yaks will arrive....
I will be creating a web site with building and flying tips specifically for this plane. I plan to post videos of this plane flying all the IMAC sequences and lots of freestyle. In fact, the site will even give people an opportunity to host video of them flying the 87"er. I'll post directions on how to upload your Yak videos soon.
I know there is another thread on this plane, but I wanted to start fresh. There is too much back and forth about other Yaks. Let's leave that subject alone and talk about the EF Yak.
This is what I'm buying today, per Chris' recommendation. (4) 1.5" servo arms - heavy duty for the elevator & ailerons. I bought my stuff from Scott at SWB today. (1) 3" servo arm - heavy duty for the rudder (2) 24" HD extensions for the elevators (2) 12" HD extensions for the ailerons (1) 24" HD extension for the throttle For those of you running the KS 1060 tuned pipe, Chris has a mounting technique that requires 2-3' of +/- 1/4" ID fuel tubing from Dubro with a tie wrap in that length. I have not found the Dubro product number yet for the tubing. (1) 2200 Battery + regulator - I'm going to buy some Fromeco stuff. (1) 4400 Battery + regulator
Plus all the other stuff, motor, prop, radio gear,etc...
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Gee, that's great! Now all you need is a plane...... Don't you think a build thread for a plane that hasn't shipped yet is a bit premature? Even Chris must be embarrased by this thread. I have confidence that it will be worth the wait but give it a rest till it shows up. Two years of talk and hype (by everyone BUT Chris by the way) is enough already.
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For those of you wanting to post video of the Extreme Flight 87" or 68" Yak here is how you do it:
1) email me dfriestedt@friestedt.com with your name and what you want to post. I need the size and file type. 2) I will respond to the email with the FTP site, user ID and password. I'll only leave that user ID open for one day. 3) I'll transfer the video over to another domain that has very fast download speed. 4) I'll email you back with the URL for you to share the video with RCU or your friends.
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Would the same header be used for a canister ? Do you happen to know what canister model would be suitable for the DA 50 ? Where did you purchase your set up from ?
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ORIGINAL: BasinBum
Gee, that's great! Now all you need is a plane...... Don't you think a build thread for a plane that hasn't shipped yet is a bit premature? Even Chris must be embarrased by this thread. I have confidence that it will be worth the wait but give it a rest till it shows up. Two years of talk and hype (by everyone BUT Chris by the way) is enough already.
Shame on someone for being excited about something....
Basin, you sir are complete jerk...Glad you are 3k miles away from my flying field....
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quote:
ORIGINAL: BasinBum
Gee, that's great! Now all you need is a plane...... Don't you think a build thread for a plane that hasn't shipped yet is a bit premature? Even Chris must be embarrased by this thread. I have confidence that it will be worth the wait but give it a rest till it shows up. Two years of talk and hype (by everyone BUT Chris by the way) is enough already.
BasinBurn,
I feel I must say something here. I have know Chris for many years, in fact I fly with him every weekend and also fly his planes (even the one that you don't think is going to ship). Several of us at our field fly his prototypes (which are better than most production planes out there) If there is one thing I know - it is that Chris is the kind of person that will make things perfect before shipping anything out the door. As you may have noticed - his currently available .40 sized Edge profile and 68" Yak 54 products are that of master craftsmanship levels! The 87's are coming. I know first hand that they are. So shut up and Fly.
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Why is it that it seems like in almost every thread there is someone who doesn't heed the RCU policy? Remember, the part right above where you type your post that says, "Please resist the urge to . . . insult or embarrass someone in your post." If someone wants to start a thread just let them do it. If there's no interest than no one will respond. If there is interest, than people will be appreciative. If you don't like a thread just move on to one that you do.
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