Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
05-23-2006, 01:35 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
ORIGINAL: Bosshossv8
We had 17-18 mph wind here in Chicago today, I had mine at the field. Too windy for me, this is a very lightly wing loaded plane, and yep, she gets blown around, so it was just show and tell.
A friend with an 18 lb AW QB Yak had no problem with the windy conditons.
I prefer the light one, cus on those no wind evenings, IT ROCKS>.................
I just gotta look at the sock before I go to the field.
We had 17-18 mph wind here in Chicago today, I had mine at the field. Too windy for me, this is a very lightly wing loaded plane, and yep, she gets blown around, so it was just show and tell.
A friend with an 18 lb AW QB Yak had no problem with the windy conditons.
I prefer the light one, cus on those no wind evenings, IT ROCKS>.................
I just gotta look at the sock before I go to the field.
Why in the hell didn't you come down on Saturday to Bloomington? There were three of them there......
05-25-2006, 12:23 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
I had to setup a Fun Fly for Sunday "Trainer Olympics", at my field. Saturday in Bloomington would have wiped me out.
If there wasn;t anything else on the sched, I would have been there. Sooner or later , I will get down there to fly with you guys.
If there wasn;t anything else on the sched, I would have been there. Sooner or later , I will get down there to fly with you guys.
06-14-2006, 10:35 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
Romanrc, I know what you mean. I have been flying mine since April 05 and it is still just as sweet. This thing is a 3D machine.
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06-14-2006, 01:53 PM
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Yes, in fact I self all my other gas planes, because I do not need more, and I flying since june 2005
The only problem is no parts, my canopy is little demage for the use. I think have more 400 flys whit the yak and no want other.
The only problem is no parts, my canopy is little demage for the use. I think have more 400 flys whit the yak and no want other.
06-14-2006, 05:20 PM
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Darn..I was hoping he had some parts in case I had a mishap[X(]
Since the QQ Yak was made in the same place as the EF's, I bet their canopy will fit..
Since the QQ Yak was made in the same place as the EF's, I bet their canopy will fit..
06-14-2006, 09:24 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
I flew mine yesterday ...5mph winds in Chicago ...a rarity this time of year.
If and I say IF I had to only have one plane ...this would be it. I would just add 2 lbs to it for the windy days...
Mine came in at 15lbs 8oz. I checked twice on two scales. With 29lbs 10oz of thrust .....23x8 running 6930rpm rich. It is the benchmark of ALL 3D planes. IMO. How many other gassers have 1.95:1 thrust to weight ratio?? It is just inexplicable until you have flown it. I get mesmerized everytime I fly it.
AND.....I bet I could lose ANOTHER 6 oz..if I was really inclined to do so.
If and I say IF I had to only have one plane ...this would be it. I would just add 2 lbs to it for the windy days...
Mine came in at 15lbs 8oz. I checked twice on two scales. With 29lbs 10oz of thrust .....23x8 running 6930rpm rich. It is the benchmark of ALL 3D planes. IMO. How many other gassers have 1.95:1 thrust to weight ratio?? It is just inexplicable until you have flown it. I get mesmerized everytime I fly it.
AND.....I bet I could lose ANOTHER 6 oz..if I was really inclined to do so.
06-14-2006, 09:41 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
My favorite thing to do is a nice slow high alpha KE pass!! SWEET! No coupling and it will hold a straight line at under 1/2 throttle with the nose at 45deg as long as I want..
06-14-2006, 09:53 PM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
My Takeoff....Vertical after initial climb ....to hover , WOT tumble exit upright to hover, HA KE Right to edge of field, fullright rudder over and spin to deck , low pass over strip.....A full box.
It flies like the shockflyer. Really.
What I am really waitng for is the NEW 50cc EF plane.......it will top this one. Bet on it.
It flies like the shockflyer. Really.
What I am really waitng for is the NEW 50cc EF plane.......it will top this one. Bet on it.
06-14-2006, 09:55 PM
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ORIGINAL: Bosshossv8
What I am really waitng for is the NEW 50cc EF plane.......it will top this one. Bet on it.
What I am really waitng for is the NEW 50cc EF plane.......it will top this one. Bet on it.
06-16-2006, 12:26 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
IT'S NOT A MYTH! I actually saw one of these planes this last weekend at the Flying Cirkus Throwdown! I thought you guys were pulling our legs with photoshop and doing a good job of it. All I can say is ......................wow. Now all I can hope for is a Composite or Radiocraft or........
06-16-2006, 07:50 AM
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Now all I can hope for is a Composite or Radiocraft or........
Now all I can hope for is a Composite or Radiocraft or........
Or, the new 50cc plane from EF.
Slightly bigger than the Yak and same wieght.
06-16-2006, 10:24 AM
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Or, the new 50cc plane from EF.
Slightly bigger than the Yak and same wieght.
ORIGINAL: h82crash
Now all I can hope for is a Composite or Radiocraft or........
Now all I can hope for is a Composite or Radiocraft or........
Or, the new 50cc plane from EF.
Slightly bigger than the Yak and same wieght.
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06-16-2006, 11:24 AM
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Or, the new 50cc plane from EF.
Slightly bigger than the Yak and same wieght.
Or, the new 50cc plane from EF.
Slightly bigger than the Yak and same wieght.
06-17-2006, 10:17 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
You know, Wayne, if you are going dangle it in front of us , behind a curtain, you're being MEAN!!!!!!
06-19-2006, 07:58 AM
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RE: Extreme Flight 87" Yak 54 - Build & Fly
I couldn't give you measurements , I just do them on low aileron rate, high Elevator.
Wayne, is the one to ask that question, he is the master of low rollers.
My EF 87 is collecting dust , we have had high winds for a week and half. so I am flying the Piggies (heavy Yak and others).
I am flying a new Biplane, ....A SigSunDancer 16lbs 9oz 1750sq in area.
Da-50 and smoke.
I couldn;t wait to see if EF was putting out a Pitts 12 or not. And I wanted a biplane. So , I built this up last week. Maiden Yesterday.
Here is a two page thread.
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3697167/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm]Sig Sundancer[/link]
Wayne, is the one to ask that question, he is the master of low rollers.
My EF 87 is collecting dust , we have had high winds for a week and half. so I am flying the Piggies (heavy Yak and others).
I am flying a new Biplane, ....A SigSunDancer 16lbs 9oz 1750sq in area.
Da-50 and smoke.
I couldn;t wait to see if EF was putting out a Pitts 12 or not. And I wanted a biplane. So , I built this up last week. Maiden Yesterday.
Here is a two page thread.
[link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3697167/mpage_1/key_/tm.htm]Sig Sundancer[/link]
