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Old 10-16-2007, 10:23 AM   #1
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Default My new 3.0 meter Yak from the Crate to the Flight line in 1 week

OK Jagerbomb and I have begun the build of my new Comp ARF 3.0 meter Yak last night 10-15-07. We intend to Fly it first part of next week. I got it out of the crate and repositioned to the Dungeon at Jagerbomb's. This is the Comp ARF building headquarters in the Midwest. So far the tunnel is cut for the Greeves pipes, cowl ring is mounted, the rudder servo mounts in tail are cut and ready to glue doublers on inside. Push pull is going to work out EXCELLENT, Gear is mounted and tail wheel installed and the rudder is installed. I will say the fit and finish on this ARF is excellent. I hope to have all the servos installed in wings and and stabs tonight. Start running wires to the tail and aileron servos. Get the engine mounted and pipes mounted. Waiting for my SWB engine mount and we can perminatly mount engine.
Picks to follow this evening.
Our goal is to get this completed, flown and ready for the Atlanta Huckfest.

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Jet Tech Fuel cell. Kevlar 4.5 oz complete.
2 Fromeco 5200 reciever packs
1 Fromeco 2600 Ignition pack
3 Fromeco Regulators
1 Fromeco Wolverine switch
1 Fromeco Badger Switch
This should be one hell of an airplane when we get done....
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Old 10-16-2007, 10:46 AM   #2
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Default Re: My new 3.0 meter Yak from the Crate to the Flight line in 1 week

Jason,
You also forgot we installed the canopy and the louvers as well last night. We will also be using a Smart-fly power expander.
I will make a template for mounting a push-pull rudder servo set-up in the 3.0 and 3.3 Yak so if any of you other brave souls are interested in doing this mod it will be a little easier. The benefit is more rudder authority,no stretching rudder cables, and less weight. I have done this to my last 3 Comp-arfs and it has worked out very well.
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Old 10-16-2007, 11:01 AM   #3
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Jason,
You also forgot we installed the canopy and the louvers as well last night. We will also be using a Smart-fly power expander.
I will make a template for mounting a push-pull rudder servo set-up in the 3.0 and 3.3 Yak so if any of you other brave souls are interested in doing this mod it will be a little easier. The benefit is more rudder authority,no stretching rudder cables, and less weight. I have done this to my last 3 Comp-arfs and it has worked out very well.
Ya well I forgot the little stuff....
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Old 10-16-2007, 11:15 AM   #4
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OK Jagerbomb and I have begun the build of my new Comp ARF 3.0 meter Yak last night 10-15-07. We intend to Fly it first part of next week. I got it out of the crate and repositioned to the Dungeon at Jagerbomb's. This is the Comp ARF building headquarters in the Midwest. So far the tunnel is cut for the Greeves pipes, cowl ring is mounted, the rudder servo mounts in tail are cut and ready to glue doublers on inside. Push pull is going to work out EXCELLENT, Gear is mounted and tail wheel installed and the rudder is installed. I will say the fit and finish on this ARF is excellent. I hope to have all the servos installed in wings and and stabs tonight. Start running wires to the tail and aileron servos. Get the engine mounted and pipes mounted. Waiting for my SWB engine mount and we can perminatly mount engine.
Picks to follow this evening.
Our goal is to get this completed, flown and ready for the Atlanta Huckfest.

Equipment:
3.0 meter Yak Comp ARF
DA-150
Greeves Pipes
RC blimp titanium tail wheel
Futaba 5114 Reciever
8 Futaba 9156 Servos
1 Futaba 9204 throttle servo
Jet Tech Fuel cell. Kevlar 4.5 oz complete.
2 Fromeco 5200 reciever packs
1 Fromeco 2600 Ignition pack
3 Fromeco Regulators
1 Fromeco Wolverine switch
1 Fromeco Badger Switch
This should be one hell of an airplane when we get done....
Just curious. What is the purpose of the "Jet Tech Fuel Cell?"

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Old 10-16-2007, 11:23 AM   #5
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Default Re: My new 3.0 meter Yak from the Crate to the Flight line in 1 week

I guess it's lighter than a 50oz dubro tank
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Old 10-16-2007, 11:26 AM   #6
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This is ambitious. Love it. Can you show some pics of the pipe tunnel?
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Old 10-16-2007, 11:31 AM   #7
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That would be awesome! One week, like said below, Ambitious!!! Go for it!!! Jack
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Just curious. What is the purpose of the "Jet Tech Fuel Cell?"

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The purpose was to save about 10 oz in weight and blow $100
The tank is a 64oz unit that weighs 5oz complete, it replaces the B&B unit that weighs 15oz.
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Old 10-16-2007, 12:31 PM   #9
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Ya we can do it....... Tonight should be huge.. all the servos in stab and wings and start running wire. It helps to have all supplies in house and Mark has built a couple of Comp ARF's Cant mount motor till Weds night.... Waiting on SWB mount. We will take some pictures and post them tonight.
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Old 10-16-2007, 12:32 PM   #10
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10 $ per oz. light planes dont only fly better they cost more......

Its pretty trick. light weight and cool looking
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No pics for you!!!!!!!

Did you forget what a 3.0 meter yak looks like..... Check out the other threads....I dont have time for PIcs got to put **** together.....
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where did the lite weight fuel cell come from. 10 oz for a 100.00 is a good deal.

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where did the lite weight fuel cell come from. 10 oz for a 100.00 is a good deal.

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http://www.angelfire.com/wi/jettech/page2.html

Gary is a nice guy and builds a very nice tank.
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