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rdgood · 09-10-2008, 08:25 PM

Im on my second 37.5%er. By far the easiest plane to 3D - IMHO.
I beleive that the 40%er is supposed to be even easier.

For as lite as it is most are coming out at 38 plus to 42 depending on carbon usage and smoke system used.

It does snap kinda funny - IMHO. Lots of squares to stop. It is a good entry level IMAC plane maybe to the intermediate level. Doing some more of the power hungry vertical maneuvers may not be best for this plane - IMHO. With that said - A DA-170 may just be what the doctor ordered. One thing about the plane the airfoil is a bit thicker than most in this class of plane - which inhibits vertical penetration especially with snaps on the vert.

3D is where this thing really shines. Hovers are very easy. Rolling harriers are nice but require alot of Aileron throw to maintain. Straight on harriers are a breeze - very easy to maintain in harrier/hi alpha.

For the money a very very good performing airplane I maybe buying a third before it is all said and done. If I do it will be all carbon upgrades and a DA-170 and three 8711's for the rudder. The Seiko is good but is a bit less accurate than regular servo set up.

Hope this helps!!!!

Ronster

09-10-2008, 08:25 PM	#7
rdgood Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Portland Oregon Age: 52 Posts: 1,502	Re: TT TOC 37.5% YAK-54 Im on my second 37.5%er. By far the easiest plane to 3D - IMHO. I beleive that the 40%er is supposed to be even easier. For as lite as it is most are coming out at 38 plus to 42 depending on carbon usage and smoke system used. It does snap kinda funny - IMHO. Lots of squares to stop. It is a good entry level IMAC plane maybe to the intermediate level. Doing some more of the power hungry vertical maneuvers may not be best for this plane - IMHO. With that said - A DA-170 may just be what the doctor ordered. One thing about the plane the airfoil is a bit thicker than most in this class of plane - which inhibits vertical penetration especially with snaps on the vert. 3D is where this thing really shines. Hovers are very easy. Rolling harriers are nice but require alot of Aileron throw to maintain. Straight on harriers are a breeze - very easy to maintain in harrier/hi alpha. For the money a very very good performing airplane I maybe buying a third before it is all said and done. If I do it will be all carbon upgrades and a DA-170 and three 8711's for the rudder. The Seiko is good but is a bit less accurate than regular servo set up. Hope this helps!!!! Ronster Last edited by rdgood; 09-11-2008 at 01:26 AM.