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Old 08-28-2007, 08:35 PM   #49 (permalink)
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Default Re: European XFC in the bag.

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I got some stick time on the Yak and it is a great flying model. From the limited time I had on the model, it flies constant speed extremely well, and is great for both precision and freestyle. Also to add, the Yak is based off of Gerhard Bruckman's (Gernot's father) Yak 55. Ivo Krill made changes to the model regarding wing platform, airfoil, etc. The model Mark flew was the first prototype. It features a "floating Spar" like the Katana, but is rather unique as it has a removable motor box.

Anyhow, the specs on the Yak are as follows:

Wing Span: 2.94 m
Fuselage Length: 2.74 m
Weight:36.8 lbs
Engine: DA 150 cc
Muffler System: KS Canisters

Let me know if you guys have any other questions regarding the Yak. Also to add, there will be one in Tucson for everyone to see.

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I have for 10 years suspected this plane would be a great model. Though not the prettiest girl in the pageant, it has the redeeming qualities of being a near perfect inline configuration. It has a long tail, but with large flippers and a subfin to further balance the model aerodynamically. It has a shallow fuselage aft of the canopy, (Further enhancing rudder authority by eliminating stabilizing vertical area in the aft regions).... and all of this is right off the real plane. Very little encroachment on the "10 Percent Rule" is required... it is just naturally a good planform for a model.... and even the real plane was built with two different wings (of different taper ratios)...

I am curious to know if my thoughts are evident on the model... this is one model I may need to save my nickles for!!!

thanks again!
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Old 08-29-2007, 06:05 AM   #50 (permalink)
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ok sounds cool!!!

Show us the link :-)
Here we go ....

Jens van DORPE Saturday's flight No.3
http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/...=31588&cat=863
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Old 08-29-2007, 07:52 AM   #51 (permalink)
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The videos are in another thread ... European XFC coverage?
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Old 08-29-2007, 12:08 PM   #52 (permalink)
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Here we go ....

Jens van DORPE Saturday's flight No.3
http://www.flyinggiants.com/gallery/...=31588&cat=863
has anybody (or you) my 2nd flight on video?
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has anybody (or you) my 2nd flight on video?
... sorry, I have not ...
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Old 08-29-2007, 02:23 PM   #54 (permalink)
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... a picture taken with friend of mine ...

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Old 08-30-2007, 06:30 AM   #55 (permalink)
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Small article with few videos and pictures i made:
http://www.pauzuolis-rc.com/stories/...mpionship.html








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Old 08-30-2007, 12:50 PM   #56 (permalink)
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superb pictures
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Old 08-30-2007, 02:53 PM   #57 (permalink)
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congratulations
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gernot
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you are an awesome pilots

my best from mexico
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Old 08-30-2007, 04:45 PM   #58 (permalink)
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Hi Carlos
How are you buddy?
how are things in mexico after the storm?
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Old 08-30-2007, 06:14 PM   #59 (permalink)
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Hi Carlos
How are you buddy?
how are things in mexico after the storm?


everything is good my friend, mexico crew is ready to the tucson shootout, cogratulations for the exfc your bro flew really awesome, nice to talk with you again, regards carlos
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Old 08-31-2007, 10:58 AM   #60 (permalink)
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Ahoj Everyone,

Here are a few pictures of the event, practice, etc, however, due to the size of the photos, I must post them in separate posts...

The first post is of the Yak 55M (right after it was completed). The second photo is a priceless photo of Mark using the PowerBox System

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