ORIGINAL: arvind_rao
Ok here are my $0.02
Ordered my Yak 52 (54) 3D & was pleasently surprised at the quality when I opened the box.
Assembled it & it flew great with a Saito82.
On the 10-12th flight, the landing gear block came off. On inspecting noticed that there was not enough glue & that why the block came off.
Contacted NitoPlanes & sent pics. On speaking tp the rep after 3-4 days, finally convinced him that it was a manufacturing defect & he agreed to send out a replacement fuselage & tail group (as its glued into the fuse).
Got the replacement part in a week & assembled it.
On the maiden flight noticed some flutter in the elevator. Landed immediately & on inspection noticed that the stab wood had cracked on both sides of the elevator just where it attached the fuselage. I had used 30min epoxy & made sure NOT to cut into the wood while removing the covering etc
This issue definatly needs to be resolved if Nitro wants to remain in the market/business of selling model planes...
Hi, we are already convinced that there's been defect with the fuselage and tail-wing for the Yak 3D 52...I've already addressed this issue with the manufacturer and they will definitely fix this major issue up for the next shipment. Quite frankly, we were all surprised that there's these major faults in this aircraft due to the fact that we have never had such problem with any of our other airplanes before...The next shipment of Yak (due in Mid-December) will be great reinforced and hopefully we will have more satisfying customers by then....