ORIGINAL: 3D-Kid

Hey guys I just got the E-Flite yak 54 for Christmas. It looks like a superb plane. And with what im reading on here makes it sound even better. Well i got a couple questions on motors choices. Any opinoins on setup with the E-Flite 370 Outrunner??? It seems like it would have ideal power. But since we usualy tend to pop for the extra 10 bucks and over power the S.O.B. Would the 370 Outrunner be good for Outdoor? Or would the E-Flite Park 400 Otrunner seem like a better choice??? Money isnt realy an issue i just want it to be a good flying model. Any mods or opinions would be realy appreciated. Thanks


Joe

ORIGINAL: gmeister

Ok-my set up.10X3.8 /Phoenix 10/1080kv 370 outrunner/Superlight build.My question is what 3cell battery to get for a light setup with power to hover and won't cut out my esc.I have flown other 370s with 20 amp esc and 1320s,and the power and vertical pull out of hover is exceptional as far as I am concerned.I just want the slow flying ability for the down on the deck aerobatics that only a light package can provide.I am willing to give up a little power.

ORIGINAL: gmeister
I got 3 tp 900s.My all up weight with batt came in at 11.52oz on a comercial computer ink mixing scale.Can anyone advise me of a good CG measure?I'm going to the dome tonight.I want to hover,fly slow knife edge,and harriers without getting snappy on slow flight and landings.....I will post results after the weekend.

tman giday mate you seem to be up witn motors and stuff what would be the max thrust from a himax 3800kv on a 5.3-1 gear box cheers

ORIGINAL: beaggs

its of ebay i cant see ahy numbers its the pinkey colerd one it allso might go under the himark brand any way the dude reconds it good for a 1000 grams thurst with the right prop it comes with a 35 amp speedy he all so says that it will hover a 1kg plane is that right

ORIGINAL: beaggs

thanks tman so is a 1000grams thrust posible is this more a heli motor i won the motor and a used once, u can do set up with sevos and a 2200 lipo for not a bad price in ozzy land thanks again beaggs

ORIGINAL: 3-D Flyer

T-man... My son, (3-d kid) had questioned you earlier in the thread about the ideal motor choice for this plane.... I am looking to order somthing tonite and was wondering if you had a dream setup in mind for this plane to make it 3-d perfect for mostly outdoor flying, what would it be? still sold on the axi 2212/20? Or would Hacker be a better route for any reason. I am purchaceing him all new equipmet for this one. I myself am into giantscale gassers and my knowledge is mostly in that, all this electric hype is somewhat confusing to me.... just have not invested enough time in it as of yet. So by reading your posts i can see you are very knowledgable in this area and that is why i feel pretty good about asking your advice..... I have on hand a Jeti ESC, a CC phoenix 25, and if need be i will purchace new TP lipos.... and will probably go with hs-55 all around. What are you thoughts, Thanks for helping me out, I am about to start a 46% Ultimate/ D/A-150 and a C-ARF 2.6 Extra D/A-100 build.... so as you can see i am being a little lazy trying to find a perfect setup for his foamy Thanks! 3-D

ORIGINAL: TManiaci

Man, I wish I could dump the bucks for a big 3D bird now. I envey you. Kids all driving, college, ugh... will have to wait a few more years I guess. Gotta make due with the electrics and the F90 for a while I guess.

Yea, we still love the AXI2212/20 on the Yak. It is VERY strong if you put enough battery in to support at least 18 amps. Turn an APC 10x3.8 for 18 amps or APC 10x4.7 if you can support 20 amps. Trouble is, there a big hole in the Thunder Power line. The TP1320 Prolite is good for 13C, or 17 amps. The next step up is the TP2000, pretty heavy. However, we fly a Dymond HD 2100 mAH in the Yak on windy days. It really puts out the power, but it's a little heavy on the wing. I like it myself, but my son complains it's too heavy... then he proceeds to make moon shots for a full battery [>:]. I laugh, he loves it. So, if you are flying windy condiftions (like us), then the TP2000 ProLite is a good choice, but for light acrobatic when conditions are good, then you'll need a better matching battery that makes 18-20 amps at the top-end.

hello everyone can you tell me if the yak 54F will fly with a park400 engine and what type of battery I need to use

Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

Hello,
Use two servos for the ailerons. It made sense for me as I needed to place the battery in the position where the single aileron servo is ment to go and to get the correct C of G, I then used twin on their side Hitec 55 servos, one on each half . And get a good roll rate in the deal! Did try the single servo version but it suffered from blow back as mentioned by others.
Great plane, haven't flown my glow planes in 7 months.
Rodders

Its offical the yak 54f has flown today and oh my god what a sweet plane this is right off the bat i was hovering flying sideways cut the motor and just hangs in the air all during 10 mph winds!.....forget the tribute ...the yak 54f with my setup is now a proven success....yak54f w/ 370brushless,6.6.1 gearbox 20 amp esc ,1320 li po ,micro 555 receiver
and hs-55 servos...i really like the 11x8 gws prop with this setup...stable ausome plane