Brick with Wings

[Twizlair]

[quote=olgoat;624529]All,

What is your opinion of the QUIQUE SOMENZINI 86" YAK 54 ARF? Comes with CF tubes and includes the needed hardware.
The only thing I don't like are the CA hinges. I'd have to replaced those with Robart pin hinges.

Lonnie[/QUOTE

The QQ planes are awsome.
If you stick with the big three arf companies out there you can not go wrong.
Don't forget to look at the Hanger 9 SU-26

[MikeC3D]

The QQ plane are decent fliers, I had the GII 35% and I flew it 1 1/2 yrs, made me progress in my skills from b4, then when the 40% was done I sold, and I wish I had'nt . I really liked it, but it was a PITA to assemble, nothing went together w/o some modifications to it. That is a good choice, when/if you get it and you need help with anything, let me know and we will get together.

[2walla]

The QQ is a good plane, and at the sale price they are at now I would jump on one. If the QQ plane was not on sale, I would buy the SD yak and spend up the difference on CF landing gear and maybe a CF wingtube/stabtube set if you can afford it. I haven't bought one of the SD planes since Ace took over the distribution, but the craftsmanship on them previously was better (a lot better in my opinion) than the QQ planes. The covering on the QQ planes is better, but the woodwork underneath is better handsdown on SD. The cf wingtube only saves you 5 or 6 oz on the 50cc sized planes, the cf landing gear about the same. Most of the aluminum gear on the ARF's out of China are pretty soft and don't seem to hold up well so the landing gear may be a better investment. Good luck!

[zoomer260]

I can't help it but DawgHouse RC has it's 30% Yaks on sale for $400 right now. Comes with carbon fiber wing tube. stab tube and tailwheel. I have one and it floats very well came in at 16lbs with DL-50 stock muff. No fancy power system just NIMH batts 4.8 on ign 1700 Ma and 2000 on reciever. I have the 55-SP.

Put some tri-stock in the engines box and go over things with CA. It would not hurt this plane one bit to carry a stock G-62 weight. Has encosed pipe tunnel also. Pre-installed hinges (not glued) robart style. Massive throw available on control surfaces if ya like that.

If you are lookin' to get your gear back in the air low $$$ and you like Yaks I vote for this one. But it is not an Extra with a round cowl. I tried to stall it at idle (high about 1900) two mistakes up to see if it would drop a wing and the thing just kept flyin' around.

[olgoat]

Thanks for the info about the sale on Yaks. That blue one sure looks nice. I got an offer for a Hanger 9 89" Yak for $500.00 All these choices is beginning to make my head hurt.

Mike, I might just take you up on that.

Lonnie

[bodywerks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by olgoat
	All, What is your opinion of the QUIQUE SOMENZINI 86" YAK 54 ARF? Comes with CF tubes and includes the needed hardware. The only thing I don't like are the CA hinges. I'd have to replaced those with Robart pin hinges. Lonnie

Are you sure they are CA hinges? He usually uses flat, pin hinges. You can't convert a plane designed around a flat style hinge to accept robart hinges without tearing the covering off and adding balsa blocks where all the robarts will go so they have enough surface area to glue them.
If he does include CA hinges, just replace them with Dubro flat hinges or similar.
It is a good plane and a good price.

[mark nichols]

They are pinned hinges not ca, having one i can testify to it or just dl the manual and see. Awesome flying plane my first 50cc and went together no issues whatsoever, i like it so much i just bought myself a python.

Mark

[olgoat]

Well now I'm really undecided. I've narrowed it down to 3 Yaks. Anyone have experience with all 3 of the following? I'll be using a G62, looking for a floater. Thanks for the info on the hinges.
http://www.shop.dawghouserc.net/prod...54&productId=4
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products...ProdID=HAN4650
http://www.somenzini.com/html/aircraft/yak86.html

Lonnie

[MikeC3D]

If i were to buy one of the choices you provide...I ...would get the H9 yak, Lonnie at the flyin you should have seen Brad's sitting right next to my Yak. It is a very nice flying plane, we've all had a pull on the sticks, pull the trigger.
I personally have no experience with the DawgHouse Products, so I cant say, although did you notice that it is a Yak 55 and not a 54, didnt know if you had a preference.
I had a 35% QQ Yak(not 50cc) it was a great flying plane but a bear to assemble.
Dont sweat the hinges, they are a breeze to glue in.
JMO
Mike

[2walla]

I don't anything about the doghouse plane, The carden looks like it is 700 plus shipping? I think you can get a combo on a sd yak and a crrc50 for 750 or so and about 90 shipping from valley view rc . Nothing against the Carden, but I wouldnt pay 700 for a 50cc plane. There are way too many good flying choices for under 500. (I have a crrc motor and it runs great by the way) Not as sexy as having a DA but it runs good..

[MikeC3D]

I agree its not the cheaper of the 3 planes.....but it was one of his choices too choose from, and I have flown it, thats what he asked for. I know that the hinges are pre installed AND the hinge gaps are sealed also, big steps to getting it in the air faster. I know the QQ isnt and dont know abouth the other.

[zoomer260]

	Quote: Originally Posted by olgoat
	Thanks for the info about the sale on Yaks. That blue one sure looks nice. I got an offer for a Hanger 9 89" Yak for $500.00 All these choices is beginning to make my head hurt. Mike, I might just take you up on that. Lonnie

I fly the DawgHouse but a H9 is at the field and is a very solid and smooth flier. Slightly larger and I'm sure heavier. Looked good to me. You will add more weight than his has though with the stock G-62. His has a DA 50 and a carbon fiber spinner.

P.S. I did use all included hardware. The wheels are the lightest I have ever seen but wear quickly. I have since also changed all exterior screws from Phillips head to Allen.

This plane I believe would be more suited to 3-D style than IMAC. Mine gets knocked around a little in the gusty wind.