RE: JUST ARRIVED -- SOMENIZED YAK-54, 49" ELECTRIC
Hi Everyone,
A question came up regarding my set up V.S. the one QQ used in his prototype regarding the weight. So here is a comparison
QQ 's Plane (wt. in OZ)
A/Frame (w/o radio, batt) 42.00
Prop 14x7E apc 0.96 (not sure if the manual weight includes prop)
Servos (MC-35s; .6x4) 2.40
RX (R610UL ) 0.26
Batt (dura 3S1p 3300MAH) 9.88
Total 55.50 (3.47Lb)
(I am assuming that the A/F weight includes motor, Not specified in manual)
if motor should be added 3.47 + .32 (motor) = 3.79 Lb for QQ's plane
My plane:
Just checked and the servo arms I used are the same as the one suggested in manual
A/F 42
Prop .96
servos (JR386s; 4x.83) 3.32
RX (R2000) 1.60
Batt (same) 9.88
total 57.76 (3.61lb)
Adding motor 3.61 + .32 = 3.93 LB
I think I will end up setting up and test flying the plane with R2000 and then will change to Spektrum RX or Micro RX.
I am getting the recommended batteries which are 280grams, 3300 3S1P Duralites. Tune in for the flight report will let you know how long flight we get.
Today I installed the prop, adjusted the travel and opened up the fuse cooling for batteries. I only had half an hour and that brings our total to 6 hours. Looks like I should be able to finish this plane in less than 8 hours.. probably 6 ½ to 7 hours. I did go over the covering one more time and made sure all screws were tight.
Signing off for now
Jason
BTW,, check out the surface deflections on that plane...