Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van?

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SMOKEY · 05-31-2007, 05:24 PM

I just acquired my first 40%...

Thanks Brian! I just want to know if the yak will fit in my Ford Aerostar minivan without taking the rudder off? I have not assembled the plane yet.

Thanks
Smokey

**Cracky** · 05-31-2007, 05:30 PM

Have you done all of the hard work....you know....like measuring from the tailgate to the dash?

I had a '94 for a little while, it was the long version, but I only hauled a 33% in it.

exeter_acres · 05-31-2007, 05:33 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by dgfick
	Have you done all of the hard work....you know....like measuring from the tailgate to the dash?

LOL!!!

I know several people who carry 40%ers in minivans... but lots of them either have to take the spinner off...etc. etc.

50%plane · 05-31-2007, 05:37 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by SMOKEY
	I just acquired my first 40%... Thanks Brian! I just want to know if the yak will fit in my Ford Aerostar minivan without taking the rudder off? I have not assembled the plane yet. Thanks Smokey

Dude, you need to measure and then you will know. Before I started on a 52% Extra a couple years ago, I measured.(decided the Extra was to popular to build one) My guess is that if you take out the front passenger seat, your plane will fit, but that's just a guess.

50%

why_fly_high · 05-31-2007, 05:39 PM

My buddy's BAAAAARRRELY fit in his Excursion. The cowl was between the front seats. That Yak is BIG. Bigger than most 40%ers.

Dan

ilovemetro · 05-31-2007, 05:40 PM

If you have removable elevator halves youll be fine, it will slide right between the driver and passanger seats

SMOKEY · 05-31-2007, 06:04 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by ilovemetro
	If you have removable elevator halves youll be fine, it will slide right between the driver and passanger seats

The elevators will be removeable. I think it will fit. Just wanted to know if anybody actually tried it with rudder on.

Smokey

ilovemetro · 05-31-2007, 06:36 PM

A guy at our club has an sd models 37.5% yak and it fits in his mini van without removing the elevators, so im sure you'll be fine.

GremlinX · 05-31-2007, 06:49 PM

I hauled back an AM-40% in my Grand Caravan... Stabs off. Rudder on. The rudder went between the seats. The Grand is the longer version van..

newshoundaussie · 05-31-2007, 07:15 PM

40% Aerotech Yak fits in my Toyota mini van fine elev's off and center console removed! Rudder is attached and six inch spinner on!

SMOKEY · 05-31-2007, 08:05 PM

I think the grand caravan and the standard aerostar are about the same length. HOPEFULLY!

Smokey

luv2flyguy · 05-31-2007, 08:32 PM

Believe it or not, I saw a friend of mine put his 35% Cardern Edge 540 in a Ford Escape, looked like magician! He had the stabs off but everthing else was left on the plane, amazing!!!

Robby368 · 06-17-2007, 07:24 PM

If it doesn't fit, you're more than welcome to store it in my trailor. Don't forget to leave your radio with it.

Robby368 · 06-17-2007, 07:25 PM

sorry I double posted now I can't figure out how to delete it.

The 40% Yak is gonna be my next plane...it'll probably take a year of savings though.

SMOKEY · 06-17-2007, 10:55 PM

Robby....I will even gas it up for ya

Smokey

05-31-2007, 05:24 PM	#1
SMOKEY Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carmel, NY Age: 42 Posts: 394	Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? I just acquired my first 40%... Thanks Brian! I just want to know if the yak will fit in my Ford Aerostar minivan without taking the rudder off? I have not assembled the plane yet. Thanks Smokey

05-31-2007, 05:30 PM	#2
Cracky WHATS CRACKALAKIN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wentzville, MO Age: 35 Posts: 9,297 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? Have you done all of the hard work....you know....like measuring from the tailgate to the dash? I had a '94 for a little while, it was the long version, but I only hauled a 33% in it. __________________ Cracky get the good stuff: 3D HOBBY SHOP~FROMECO~SMART-FLY Check my For Sale items HERE.

05-31-2007, 05:39 PM	#5
why_fly_high 100% EDGE Builder Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Guthrie, OK Age: 38 Posts: 1,038	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? My buddy's BAAAAARRRELY fit in his Excursion. The cowl was between the front seats. That Yak is BIG. Bigger than most 40%ers. Dan

05-31-2007, 05:40 PM	#6
ilovemetro 3V0lution Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: White Lake MI Posts: 1,024	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? If you have removable elevator halves youll be fine, it will slide right between the driver and passanger seats __________________ PONTIAC MINIATURE AIRCRAFT CLUB www.pmac.jydata.com

05-31-2007, 06:36 PM	#8
ilovemetro 3V0lution Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: White Lake MI Posts: 1,024	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? A guy at our club has an sd models 37.5% yak and it fits in his mini van without removing the elevators, so im sure you'll be fine. __________________ PONTIAC MINIATURE AIRCRAFT CLUB www.pmac.jydata.com

05-31-2007, 06:49 PM	#9
GremlinX Father of the Scale Furum Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Age: 34 Posts: 4,577	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? I hauled back an AM-40% in my Grand Caravan... Stabs off. Rudder on. The rudder went between the seats. The Grand is the longer version van.. __________________ "I'll have the roast duck with the mango salsa" Kit builders check out.... http://bobflies.com/ 2.4 GHz is for your home telephone... 14MZ and 72 MHz for huckin' baby!!

05-31-2007, 07:15 PM	#10
newshoundaussie Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brampton On. Canada Posts: 204 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? 40% Aerotech Yak fits in my Toyota mini van fine elev's off and center console removed! Rudder is attached and six inch spinner on! Attached Thumbnails 49.9 KB · Views: 42

05-31-2007, 08:05 PM	#11
SMOKEY Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carmel, NY Age: 42 Posts: 394	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? I think the grand caravan and the standard aerostar are about the same length. HOPEFULLY! Smokey

05-31-2007, 08:32 PM	#12
luv2flyguy Life Begins at 200 mph! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gastonia, NC Age: 56 Posts: 1,337	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? Believe it or not, I saw a friend of mine put his 35% Cardern Edge 540 in a Ford Escape, looked like magician! He had the stabs off but everthing else was left on the plane, amazing!!!

06-17-2007, 07:24 PM	#13
Robby368 Flyin' Around Join Date: May 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 22	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? If it doesn't fit, you're more than welcome to store it in my trailor. Don't forget to leave your radio with it. __________________ Takeoff is optional, landing is MANDATORY!

06-17-2007, 07:25 PM	#14
Robby368 Flyin' Around Join Date: May 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 22	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? sorry I double posted now I can't figure out how to delete it. The 40% Yak is gonna be my next plane...it'll probably take a year of savings though.

06-17-2007, 10:55 PM	#15
SMOKEY Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Carmel, NY Age: 42 Posts: 394	Re: Will a SD 40% yak fit in my mini van? Robby....I will even gas it up for ya Smokey

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