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02-07-2006, 08:40 PM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

I get those tailwheels from my Chineses builder. They are pretty nice. Not as light as some but very rugged and easy to install, excellent quality.

BTW for those needing an engine I have Evolution 45s and 58s in stock. The 45 is almost identical to the DA-50 in specs, excellent little engine.

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02-07-2006, 09:40 PM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

Bought my DA right before XMAS . Just waiting for that slow boat for China to arrive and start working on the YAK

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02-07-2006, 11:43 PM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

Man i really want one of these Yaks Tom,im waiting on my tax return,im building a meister fock wulf 190,just dumped alot of money into it,so ill have to wait till my returns to buy another plane or the old lady will have my head on a plate

When will the yaks be in stock??

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02-07-2006, 11:47 PM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

Just checked your website out,i see they are in stock.

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02-08-2006, 10:58 AM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

No they are not in yet. The ship is due to dock on Friday, then maybe 10 days to get to Dallas, maybe more.

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02-08-2006, 12:58 PM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

Can't wait to get mine. Thanks for taking the time to post your build progress.

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02-08-2006, 09:53 PM

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RE: Wildhare Yak 54 Build Thread

Tom,ive got a couple of weeks to spare anyway,i just wondering if this plane is going to be right for me.I like the stability of my wh edge540 and how it lands,not sure if the yak flies anything like the edge.

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02-09-2006, 06:03 PM

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I like the stability of my wh edge540 and how it lands,not sure if the yak flies anything like the edge.

Having flown a bulk of the flights to date on the prototype Yaks (and a bunch on the Edge) I can safely say you will not be disappointed. The plane lands very slowly and once settled into the 'groove' on final descent the Yak holds a stable, wings level descent to touchdown. Nothing challenging, as will all the WH planes. Low rates on the prototypes were set up for smooth aerobatics. Max elevator deflection on low rates would not induce a accelerated stall. Landings are slow and in a 3-point flare the stick could be pulled back to the stops with no indication of wing drop or impending stall. Wheel landings are also a breeze with the long landing gear - no fear of a prop strike.

David McCutchen