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Yak Attack !!!! - 2/25/2006 6:16:14 AM   
cstevec



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Status: offline 		Well I got good news this evening. UPS notification that something is headed my way from Wild Hare. That can only mean that Tom sorted through all them boxes & picked out my Yak, seein' as how thats the only thing I have on order! Expected delivery date is Wednesday. I'll be losing sleep 'till it gets here. The goodies to finish it off are all lined up & waiting.
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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 2/25/2006 6:54:29 AM   
rctom



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Status: offline 		Yours was the only oddball, covered in that original scheme from the prototype.

I hope all goes well.

TF

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 2/25/2006 1:29:10 PM   
cstevec



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Status: offline 		So dp I Tom. I really appreciate you getting it for me. When My wife saw that plane she said it was the prettiest thing she ever saw. I thought it was just a little on the fairey side myself but just perfect for her. Besides, she's gonna fly it maybe 2 or 3 times & then she'll loose interest. At least thats the plan. I'm figuring that as soon as she sees it flies NOTHING like a Kadet Senior ( her other plane) one of two things is gonna happen. Either she is going to hit the simulator with a vengeance, or she will give it to me! Either way I win.

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 2/25/2006 2:08:32 PM   
krayzc-RCU



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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 2/28/2006 1:33:33 PM   
RC_DESI


 

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Status: offline 		Just got a UPS notification that mine is on the way ! .

ETA is TOMORROW !!!

Thanks Tom & Patty

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 2/28/2006 5:49:25 PM   
Ken Bryant



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Status: online 		Looks like mine is on the way too

TOM & PATTY, Thank you!

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/1/2006 11:14:56 PM   
cstevec



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Status: offline 		UPS delivered the Yak today. Double boxed, it arrived without a scratch. The covering is perfect, & I didn't notice any damage to anything. Some initial observations, the landing gear is polished! Wing tube too. Whats it made of? Shines like stainless but it is very light (the wing tube that is), I think a carbon fiber wing tube would be a waste of money. The tail wheel looks to be of a good quality but the tires that came with the plane are interesting looking. I will be replacing them with Sillivan Ultralites anyway, the ones with the aluminum centers. Not as light as some but I build my planes to see a lot of action & the Sullivans hold up very well.

Tom, I really appreciate you going the extra mile & getting me the prototype scheme plane. Most dealers wouldn't bother & trust me, you made Trish a happy camper. She says that its the prettiest plane she ever saw!

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 12:24:31 AM   
bigal422


 

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Status: offline 		Where is the pics.

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 1:00:48 AM   
cstevec



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Status: offline 		I didn't post any because they were posted a few months ago & I figured nobody else got one so no one would want to see it. Basically, it looks just like this:



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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 2:31:43 AM   
discusmike


 

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Status: offline 		Anyone get to fly one of these yet??

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 2:38:17 AM   
cstevec



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Status: offline 		They just started arriving at peoples houses today. I won't be starting the assembly before next week sometime. I think some of the overseas buyers got theirs first but only one guy has posted & he is waiting on DA to build some engines.

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 2:46:29 AM   
RC_DESI


 

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Status: offline 		UPS just dropped off 2 brown boxes

Anxiously opened the box & found that the Yak was double boxed & arrived with NO damage. There were no covering wrinkles & everything seems great. As mentioned above Wing Tube/Landing gear are polished. The Wing Tube slid into the wings easily & fits in pretty nicely. The included hardware came neatly labled in plastic pouches. (I hope this is standard & not metric ).

Plane feels real light & looks like will be a blast with the DA50.

Only problem is, I had just finished the 28% ExtraLX & am now debating on workingon this one & flying it instead

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 3:53:45 AM   
cstevec



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Status: offline 		Tom mentioned in another thread that the Yak is almost the same size as the Extras/Edges but should build a couple of lbs lighter. I'm guessing I can get this puppy in the air at right around 13-13.5 lbs. I thought most of the 28% stuff was building around 17-18 lbs. My Hanger 9 260 (similar construction/size) came in at 13lbs 2 oz. I think this should do the same. If you put a DA Fiddy in this thing its going to be a mesquito on steroids

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RE: Yak Attack !!!! - 3/2/2006 4:44:13 AM   
rctom



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Status: offline 		The one I built with a DA-50 was 14.75 lbs. The hardware is US size, not metric.

The wheels are foam and are very light duty, I suggest getting something more substantial.

TF

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