Brakes work on the yak! Just burned a tank worth of touch and go's!

Ended up TIG welding the hubs onto the rotors so it cooked off the cerakote. So, I'll pull them apart again, reblast, and recoat the rotors. This helped at first as it made the brakes less "grabby".

Hell on tires!

15 Days, doo daa, doo, daa

Mounted the firewall/engine up on the EL Bandito. I may just stick the Moki from the SD80 on it. Same factory power output as a 50cc engine with well over a lb less weight. The SD80 is cool and all but it doesn't fly worth a chit. Very cranky airplane. I'm tired of it. It's been tore down and stuffed in a box.

SD80: 12-14lb airplane dry weight
ElBandito: 13.5 to 15lbs dry weight with a 50cc engine.

Moki210: 2.8lbs
DA50: 3.13lbs w/o ignition, extra battery, or muffler

Originally Posted by aarestor

Just let me know.

I'll take a look at it when I get to Rapid on Friday. You gonna bring it out to the field?

It will be there plus a few others. I am thinking about thinning the herd.

If anyone is looking for some smaller electrics I've got a 55" 3DHS Katana and a 47" 3DHS Yak, both in outstanding condition, that I'll be bringing to the Huckfest as well. Looking to pick up a 30cc-50cc gasser if I can get them sold.

Originally Posted by aerocowboy82

I'll take a look at it when I get to Rapid on Friday. You gonna bring it out to the field?

You should get an Sbach aerocowboy. The Pilot RC Sbach's are a good flying plane. I have a great time with mine. So do alot of other guys. Have been using mine for 3D instruction. He is a little high on the price though .You can get the Sbach new shipped to your house for 340 free shipping . Pays to shop! later Aerocowboy

Sounds like a good price to me! I'll take a look at it when I get down there.

Originally Posted by kkrogh

Sounds like a good price to me! I'll take a look at it when I get down there.

I heard there is a BH Yak 55M for sale reasonably priced.

well I was holding hope that I could still pull this off but just got the final "aint gonna happen". I'm getting some new guys hired but just is no way I can do this .
Can someone else pick up the baton and handle the "stuffing JR banners, towels, stickers on Gene's trailer and planes" tasks for me?

later,,
t

11 Days to go, My camper is out and ready just gotta add food and family looking forward another great time. If my new plane is done on time that may make an appearance

Originally Posted by Lappster

well I was holding hope that I could still pull this off but just got the final "aint gonna happen". I'm getting some new guys hired but just is no way I can do this .
Can someone else pick up the baton and handle the "stuffing JR banners, towels, stickers on Gene's trailer and planes" tasks for me?

later,,
t

Do you have to work on Sat? Just come down, I will loan you something to fly.

Originally Posted by Kbaerg

11 Days to go, My camper is out and ready just gotta add food and family looking forward another great time. If my new plane is done on time that may make an appearance

Excellent!!!

The registrations are lookin good. Field is lookin good. All we need is some good weather and everyone to arrive in 1 piece. Please drive safe to those who are traveling. See you all soon

Originally Posted by Lappster

well I was holding hope that I could still pull this off but just got the final "aint gonna happen". I'm getting some new guys hired but just is no way I can do this .
Can someone else pick up the baton and handle the "stuffing JR banners, towels, stickers on Gene's trailer and planes" tasks for me?

later,,
t

If I can acquire a very large JR decal, I will permanently affix it to Gene's trailer. I have a few small ones that will fit perfectly on his plane.

Originally Posted by aerocowboy82

If I can acquire a very large JR decal, I will permanently affix it to Gene's trailer. I have a few small ones that will fit perfectly on his plane.

Just let me know if you can't find any. We can help him "feel the difference"...........

Originally Posted by Tesla540

Just let me know if you can't find any. We can help him "feel the difference"...........

Sounds good to me.

you guys are awesome....