Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M?????

[mbacosa]

That thing looks sweet. That 55 design is growing on me big time. It looks like a high quality kit.

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	I do plan to keep up with the build, but this opportunity came as a bit of a surprise to me but the Yak-55M design has grown on me and I never had the means to acquire the larger designs. This 100cc is the perfect size for me so I couldn't resist. Money is obviously tight and I have the Tucson Shootout just around the corner to focus on so it may be a slow process but I will do my best. Maybe I will do well enough to win the engine I need(DA-100L is the plan)!

[bodywerks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by ericb
	Are the wings built up, or sheeted foam?

Good question - they are built-up, and light!

[bodywerks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by storklappe
	I like it! I already have two 100cc planes completed that I have not flown yet (long story). Bodywerks, if you like how it flies I will have a third.

This is a pre-production prototype so some things might change if he does decide to market them, but I would think very little. It is just a smaller version of his 44% Yak and I can tell you that it flies awesome.

[husker]

Awesome!

[crazyjoe]

Thats a good looking bird

[CHUCK]

Ha bodywerks

looking good, Glad to see Bill is coming out with a 100cc plane
I can't wait to show Jacob he is really eyeing the Yaks.

[flyinhi1]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	Just maybe! Mr. Hempel has decided to see if there is a market for smaller versions of the Yak-55M. He has prototypes for both the 50cc and 100cc. I was lucky enough to be asked to give one a try and I chose the 100cc. To me, it is the perfect size for all types of flying. A few quick specs: 101" wingspan approx. 1850 squares 92" length, back of rudder to front of cowl 15 pounds as you see it below - basically less radio gear, powerplant, tank, and wheels. I've built a few 100cc planes and all the equipment added to the airframe usually comes out to about 10-12 pounds. So it looks like this will be a 25-27 pound plane

I should hope to see that Mr. Hemple does indeed find there is a market for his models in the less than gargantuan size. I probably would never go down the 50-60%-er road, but I could easily see owning the 100 cc size, hell, probably even 50 cc too. Hey Bill, need someone to try the 50 that Nick passed on? Pick me, Pick me! All I'm saying is, I like what I'm seeing and I hope Bill goes forward with this. Subscribed, for sure

[leelee]

I'd buy one.

[HK the III Esq.]

I bought the Krill 37.5% 55M for my IMAC plane.

I'd order one of these from Bill on the first containership so I wouldn't ever have to 3D my IMAC plane again!

[Flatlandman]

I dont imac my 3D plane! hehe ; I lie I own only one plane and its my ^%$#@!

[3dubya]

How would i Get this plane in Australia....

[bodywerks]

	Quote:
	How would i Get this plane in Australia....

Very carefully, lol! I believe Mr. Hempel has worked with many overseas customers and had planes shipped directly from the factory to their location.
I am still not sure of his intentions with this plane, but I think that since he is the only one I know of with a 100cc version of the 55M, he has a niche on the market (for the time being). Billy's no dummy(well, when it comes to marketing ), so I'm sure he will make the right decision.