I just pulled the trigger on a battery
I bought an 2300 ma A123 pack and Cell Pro charger from Sin City Jets for this plane. It weighs in under 6 oz. and will give me plenty of juice for at least 4-5 flights with the digital servos.
Jeff

What does the inside look like? Is it a pull pull? Are there servo trays? Does the canopy have a latch? Sorry for all the questions...

Congrats on the battery and charger. Sounds like the way to go.

plowboy1966
The Yak is a pull-pull and has exit tubes installed for the cables. There is a servo tray installed for the rudder and the elevator servos are in the tail of course and it comes with a throttle servo tray that can be mounted at the builders pleasure depending on the engine you are installing. This gives you plenty of options for a short throttle linkage. No latch, it has 2 small bolts to keep the canopy closed. It is build very light. Here are a couple of plane of the inside. Everything was lazer cut. If you are on the fence about getting the plane it is well worth the money. For under $300.00 at your door the quality is outstanding.

Thanks Maineflyer....I'm not on the fence but my wife may have other ideas!!![:'(] I'll get around to it in a month or two. Still have some life left in the Edge. At least I'll be able to refer back to your work here when I'm ready to get it on. Keep up the good work!

Anyone thinking about a small gasser for this plane? I've got a 26cc that's been around and is now looking for a new home.

Would someone who has this plane measure the diameter of the cowl please?

Thanks

I would do it for you but am at my wifes home for a couple of days. I can tell you that it is within 1/2" of the diameter of the EF yak and that the 26cc should fit inside nicely.
Jeff

Thanks Jeff

Jeff, does the engine box look like it will stand up to a gasser? Looks like the top is removable.

Yes, the block looks pretty solid, it has heavy tri-stock already installed. If you goto TBM website they have video on the 67" Yak with a gasser in it. I would plan on an all up weight of 13-14lbs with the gasser. I will give you some exact cowl measurements on Tuesday when I get home.
Jeff

GJAUBIN
The cowl diameter is 8 1/2" and the length is 10" although when attached I would use 9 1/2" of from the firewall.
Jeff

Thanks Jeff. Need to go and measure my Hellcat now to see how big that cowl is.

Gary

Afternoon Jeff, any idea when the maiden is going to be. After looking at the Yak, I saw the Sukhoi.....decisions, decisions!! Already have a couple Yaks at the field, Sukhoi would be something different.

We have a bunch of snow here still, I can't even see the ground yet.... I will have it ready when the field is ready should be mid May hopefully I gotta get back at it but have to go to Boston for work for a week.

Gear:
I got the tail wheel and main gear on today. Nothing tricky and I have to say the spats are very, very nice!! As always I thread locked all bolts and the set screws on the tail wheel.
Jeff

Lookin good Jeff!! How is the build going? Thanks for the great pics. Keep em comin!!

Build is coming good but slow... Living between 2 houses and trying to take care of both of them and that "work" thing really get in the way. I am debating now whether to put a pump on the 1.60... I will have it ready to fly when the snow melts up here though.
Jeff

Why the pump? Are you having issues with tank location? How does this plane compare to the EF so far?

I was reading a long thread on the 1.60 and it seems that with the pitts style muffler the pump assures good fuel delivery and allows you to really turn in the needle valve and it seems to give a more fuel efficient, reliable run from idle to full throttle. Here is a copy of the thread.

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_265238/tm.htm

The plane is very good so far but the hardware is not as good as the EF Yak. The spats and cowl on the Magic hand are better than the EF. Build quality is about equal other than the above.

Jeff

I am glad you are doing this build thread. My son and i are starting are 73" yak next week. We are trying to decide what engine to put in it.

hunfifl
What are you thinking of using for an engine?

Thanks Jeff, Glad to know there are only hardware issues so far. I checked out that link, man that is so old they were talking about my old H9 Edge. 2002. Still looked like reasonable info. I do know that the pump will give you a nice steady supply of fuel. Where is the down side to that? Anyway, keep up the good work. We can't wait for the maiden video!!

My gut is telling me the OS 160 but would really like to use a gas engine. I have a SPE 40
but I am unsure of this engine in this plane. I think a lighter glow would be better.

I will give you an all up weight once I get it all put together.
Jeff

Thanks that will help.

Jim

Engine Mount and cowl:
I finally got some pictures loaded and have mounted the servos in the tail and the engine. I am getting the cowl fitted. Here are some pictures of the progress to date.
Jeff