I was running 10 x 3.8 APC SF prop on 2 cells, with 3 cells I know some buddies using a 9 x 3.8 (forgot the exact pitch) APC SF

Does anyone know how the E-Flite 370 4100kv would compare to the BL-20 that is packaged in the combo? I have the E-Flite 370 setup on my E-Flite Ultimate geared 6.6:1 and was wondering if it would transplant over to the Yak and provide enough thrust.

I've just oredered one last week. I've been flying Tribute 3D with 370 brushless (5400 kv). I did not like Tribute becuase of the all the flexing in the wing and fuse.

Anyway, the weight of my Tribute including battery was about 15.5 oz. If the Yak's advertizing weight of 14-16 oz includes the weight of battery, the 370 system should be fine.

Did anyone weight the plane yet?

There was a fellow on RCGroups that used the Himaxx motor and Apoge 1050 3S pack, the weight all up with battery is 13.4 ounces

Just got mine last night. This one is a winner. Its lighter than my E-Flight Ultimate by an ounce or 2.

Mines getting a Razor 400 and a TP1320 3 cell pack on a Top Creations 6:6-1 gearbox. I expect it will be rediculously overpowered. [sm=lol.gif]

The most amazing thing about Waynes video is that I did not know the sun actually shined in Bloomington. Seriously, good video>
Jeff Williams

Jeff,

You aint kidding! Today is nice but this is the first day in a while.
I'm gonna go fly the new bird. (well, new for me)

Hello,

How is everyone routing their servo wires? I'm trying to make it neat and easy for disassembly. Any pics of planes already flying? It would be great to see how everyone is doing their electronics. Maybe a couple pics of the bottom of the plane.

Man, this thing assembles fast.

Mac8

Mac,

Mine isnt very neat as far as the wires and stuff go. The bottom is open at that one bay that the instructions tell you to use. My ESC and RX are in there and the switch is routed to the outside of the wing and taped in place.

Is it possible to use a 4 channel receiver with this plane?

Yes,
Just Y harness the ailerons.

any sugestions as to the cheapest place to get Hitec servos and Thunder Power li-polys? Would like to order everything from one place.

What is everyone using for connectors from the battery to the speed controller. This is my first electric, I got the complete setup with motor & ESC and I am using Thunder Power 3 cell 1300 Mah pacs. I have the Apache 2500 charger and it has a JST/BEC connector, is this connector good enough to use for the battery/ESC connection?
fossil

Deans Ultra Plug is the one of choice were I live.

Got mine today, now I just need the other stuff to come and this should be flying in no time. This plane is built so well I guarentee I couldn't build this as perfect as they have.

JLS, I would order from www.aeromicro.com I just ordered there again and they ship your stuff out the same day they get payment, thats including right now if you were to pay. I usually wait 1-2 days and my stuff is here, its great. Right now they have a 10% discount on thunderpower batteries.

I second shortman comments. I have had nothing but excellent service from aeromicro!

wayne - where is jon living in PA? He needs to get together w/ Mat to help him w/ the 68" yak.

thanks for the suggestion shortman

Got my e-yak. It rocks, like everything EF does. I'll throw it together this weekend.

Before I glue...

Looks like the short horns go on the ailerons and the long on the ruder/elevator. Is this correct?
This seems to align the hole over the hinge line the best, no mention in the instructions

Do you guys have any trouble with your speed control, not shutting off the battery at 9.0 volts as recommended by Thunder Power? The speed controller that came with my engine shuts off the battery at 7.8 volts. Reading the instructions that came with the battery - says that this low volatge (7.8) can be harmful to the battery[]

Any Comments???

Yes, be sure to check the wood control horns...the shorter ones go on the alierons...if you don't do it right, the wing won't be removeble...

I should have some pictures of mine here soon, this has to be the fastest building plane ever. I should have everything done tonight besides the stuff i dont hae, servos, battery so should be good.

Absolutely a quick easy build. Literally complete in less that 3 hours. The instructions were better than the shockflier but still slightly lacking.
3 areas that slowed me down because I had to think (but were obvious after I did) the aileron/elevator control horns - make sure the short ones go on the ailerons (the hole goes over the hinge line), the screws that hold the wing/horizontal stab are different lengths, the short ones go on the back - the mounting system is a little cheezy, those screw holes in the back arent going to last, and it was a bear to get those plastic thingys to hold on the wing, the last thing to slow me down were the pushrod guides - wow, were they fun to glue in or what? And just when you think you got it glued in perfectly, it breaks off while you try to put the pushrod through the hole. Overall, extremely well thought out. It literally fell together, these issues are so minor I'm almost embarassed to post them.
Flies like its a lot bigger than it is - no bad habits to report, but I'm still trimming/mixing mine, So far, everything is very straight forward. I cant remember the last time I had an airplane exceed my expectations like this one, its a real winner.


Roger