Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
10-06-2005, 05:08 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Has anyone used the new Hitec Servo HS 6985 Digital servos with Karbonite gears in place of the HS 5945 servos ?
THANKS,
Rick
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Rick
10-06-2005, 05:12 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
I rate those servos very highyl and after a year and a half of heavy use on my 68 they exhibit no slop whatsoever but i would not use them on the 87. Karbonite may hold out for the power of the servo but throw a bit more in and i reckon they will crack. JMO
10-07-2005, 05:41 AM
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Canopy latches are working great on mine Josey. I have one on each side of the canopy in the back. Whats the latest word on new shipments? anything? I mean, what are we going to talk about next year here? Come on Chris, give us some feedback. I am starting to think the boat will never come in...
10-07-2005, 07:28 AM
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Chris posted on the Profile Brotherhood website a couple days ago concerning this issue... He stated that he is setting up his own factory in Malaysia to build the EF line of airframes... No time frame on when things will be up and running... He did say that he is going to re-launch EF after the first of the year... Like the old saying goes, when you want something done right, do it yourself...
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Well it's time to make the trip across the north pole to the land of ARFs once again. My father and I are leaving early Sunday morning for China. We will be over there for 2 weeks. We will try to light a fire under our manufacturer concerning the 87" Yaks. We are also scheduled to visit 4 other factories. I hope to return home on the 24th with some good news.
As Torqued-Up mentioned, we are in the process of starting our own factory in Malaysia. As you can imagine this is quite an undertaking and will require me to spend a lot of time in Malaysia over the next several months. But I believe this is the only way to accomplish what I set out to do in the first place: Provide the best performing, highest quality, ARF aerobatic aircraft available.
There will be no one in our offices during the 2 weeks we are in China. For this I apologize. However my father will man the helm during my exteneded stay in Malaysia. Please bear with us as we gear up to provide you, our valued customers, with an unlimited supply of the best ARF aircraft available.
As Torqued-Up mentioned, we are in the process of starting our own factory in Malaysia. As you can imagine this is quite an undertaking and will require me to spend a lot of time in Malaysia over the next several months. But I believe this is the only way to accomplish what I set out to do in the first place: Provide the best performing, highest quality, ARF aerobatic aircraft available.
There will be no one in our offices during the 2 weeks we are in China. For this I apologize. However my father will man the helm during my exteneded stay in Malaysia. Please bear with us as we gear up to provide you, our valued customers, with an unlimited supply of the best ARF aircraft available.
10-07-2005, 09:23 AM
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Good luck Chris. Thanks for communicating with everyone, it's important. I am not a current owner of your products(but I am of your design - sorry), but I admire the quality of your products and commitment to customer satisfaction, and definitely will be a customer of yours in the future.
10-07-2005, 11:15 AM
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Thanks Fastlif...
Thats good news Chris..I was fortunate enough to come across a NIB Yak that Im just starting to put together..Good to know there will be more of them coming and NEW designs as well!
Thats good news Chris..I was fortunate enough to come across a NIB Yak that Im just starting to put together..Good to know there will be more of them coming and NEW designs as well!
10-08-2005, 12:55 PM
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Hi all,
I Have at last received the carb hopefully it will prove to be the answer to all my problems......
Anyway put it on and set needels to factory and ran it.. well it does seem to run a lot better however I still have a very rough transition tried leaning bottom end till it wouldnt run up richened slightly and have a very rough spot in the transition. I think I would like to try and post a vid just of this to see if anyone else has this possible issue or any advise could be forthcoming. Anyone know the easiest way to post a vid or what format size ect.......
many thanks
I Have at last received the carb hopefully it will prove to be the answer to all my problems......
Anyway put it on and set needels to factory and ran it.. well it does seem to run a lot better however I still have a very rough transition tried leaning bottom end till it wouldnt run up richened slightly and have a very rough spot in the transition. I think I would like to try and post a vid just of this to see if anyone else has this possible issue or any advise could be forthcoming. Anyone know the easiest way to post a vid or what format size ect.......
many thanks
10-08-2005, 04:37 PM
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Yeah, I know Chris has some new designs. Especially since I sent him one of my planes to take over there. However, he has new stuff that will be just as good as this Yak.
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10-10-2005, 09:39 AM
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Has anyone built a battery tray to extend forward off of the engine box over the engine to get the CG in proper range ? Any photos or ideas ?
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10-10-2005, 12:58 PM
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Has anyone built a battery tray to extend forward off of the engine box over the engine to get the CG in proper range ? Any photos or ideas ?
Rick
Has anyone built a battery tray to extend forward off of the engine box over the engine to get the CG in proper range ? Any photos or ideas ?
Rick
10-11-2005, 05:10 PM
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Has anyone found it necessary to reinforce the elevator servo mounts in the stabs?
Has anyone found it necessary to reinforce the elevator servo mounts in the stabs?
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10-12-2005, 11:35 AM
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Has anyone found it necessary to reinforce the elevator servo mounts in the stabs?
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10-12-2005, 06:37 PM
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Thanks guys..What about glue for the control horns? Anyone tried Gorilla Glue? I used that in the hinges and I like how it foams up..
10-13-2005, 03:11 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Yes Basinbum, once again your intellect has allowed you to make a very astute observation which we all greatly appreciate. Give yourself a big pat on the head.
I have no doubt that pattern will continue when the shipment arrives be that 500 or a 1000
I have no doubt that pattern will continue when the shipment arrives be that 500 or a 1000