ORIGINAL: 3daviator
What didn't you like about the specs? I downloaded the manual at their site and they said they used a DA 50 in it. I see in MA the weight is 16.5-18lb but tower hobbies has it at 16.5 - 17. seems like if it was kept to 16-16.5 it should have a pretty good wing loading and the DA 50 should be fine, no?
ORIGINAL: Fletch124
I saw some pics of it in Model Aviation and it looks awesome. But by the specs that i saw it doesn't look very good.
I think the reason it weighs more is because they are using alluminum for the Wing tube, Horizontal stab tube and the landing gear. Swap those three items out for carbon fiber and you will be about one pound less. That puts you right in line with the other Yaks when it comes to weight. I'm guessing those 3 items will cost about $120.00 in carbon fiber. Not to shabby when the plane cost less than 500 dollars to start with.
john