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hady · 11-04-2008, 12:58 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by MikeC3D
	Here is a pic of mine, DOD should have video shortly of it in action. I have the new DA170, but you need to know that we lightened my airframe and got it down to 36lbs., so power is not an issue. But...IMO, I still think that if you take caution in how you assemble and choose your equipment, you can keep it fairly lighter than 44lbs. and it will be great w/the 170. Check out my thread and maybe you can use some info to help keep some of the weight gremlins out. http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/f...ls-40-yak.html

Hi MikeC3d
can you please tell me what are the modifications you did to lighten the airframe?
Thank you

Sevans16 · 01-18-2009, 01:53 AM

any more news on this plane? I have a DA-170 and am trying to decide between the 37.5% and the 40% frame.

PSF · 01-18-2009, 10:00 AM

DA170 on the 40% DA150 on the 37.5% GO BIGGER its a no brainer

hady · 01-18-2009, 02:23 PM

i have bought the da 170cc but still have to finish the plane and i will post the results

Sevans16 · 01-24-2009, 07:26 PM

how hard would it be to put tuned pipes on the 40% plane? The Ace website says it has a can/pipe tunnel but it doesn't look like it is long enough for pipes??

mike bodiford · 01-24-2009, 08:50 PM

Hi Sevans16 , I don't know if tuned pipes would fit or not , but I thick you would be able to make a few changes and they should fit OK. I have a 3w 170 on my 40% tt toc and it is an excellen combination> I also have the 37.5% toc yak with a da 150 which flys like a bat out of hell, I love my yaks they are the greatest flying planes I have ever flown and I have flown a lot.
I have 3w canisters ( 16" long ) on my 40 % yak and there is still about 5 or 6" to the end of the tunnel. My yAK WEIGHT IN at 47lbs dry using my bathroom scales . This plane floats like a cub on landings. It is one of the easiest landing planes on the market.
hope this helps! You can see photos at the carolinaskydancers web site.

" the aviator'
www.carolinaskydancers.com

MikeC3D · 01-25-2009, 12:22 AM

GlenR · 01-25-2009, 03:06 AM

Everyone has there own Idea of power to weight ratio. I have a 40% with a 210 zdz at 46 lb. I would call it a nice combination but, I will be flying a new yak with same motor but will be lighter next year.

My idea of power to weight ratio is tainted by the previous pride of the fleet a 35% yak with a 160 champ at 31 lb. I would call it a nice combination ( if you want to fly a plane that makes it's own wind) The only difference I see between you flying yours with a 170 da and me with a 210 is I may land a pimple faster, there both nice honest combinations( not silly) have fun with her

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Sevans16 · 03-20-2009, 09:38 PM

OK, I have a 3W 210CS TS and just picked up my new 40% Thunder Tiger TOC Yak in the Red Russian Thunder scheme to hang the motor on!! I have: 8711's, Smart-Fly EQ10, Fromeco Iron Corps A123's,a canister setup on order from Cactus. I should be getting a build started here really soon.

hady · 04-22-2009, 04:24 AM

anyone have the instruction manual of the yak54 tt 40% ?? i cant find the original manual on the net

i am building it but i have some details i have to look at
please help
thanks

BOATNIK · 04-22-2009, 06:21 AM

Go to the TroyBuiltModels site and you'll find the manuals for all the TOC/Aviation/SD/TT/Pilot Yaks.

MikeC3D · 04-22-2009, 08:36 AM

How's this...........

ericb · 04-22-2009, 10:44 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by MikeC3D
	How's this...........

You are making it way to easy for them.

hady · 04-22-2009, 01:30 PM

they dont have the original one

hady · 04-22-2009, 01:32 PM

Mike i have downloaded this manual but its not main catalogue its a different one
but i am trying to find the original for cg and small details
thank you for your help

01-18-2009, 01:53 AM	#32
Sevans16 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Age: 36 Posts: 515	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... any more news on this plane? I have a DA-170 and am trying to decide between the 37.5% and the 40% frame.

01-18-2009, 10:00 AM	#33
PSF Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: HARWINTON CT Posts: 47	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... DA170 on the 40% DA150 on the 37.5% GO BIGGER its a no brainer

01-18-2009, 02:23 PM	#34
hady lower and lower Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Age: 39 Posts: 195	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... i have bought the da 170cc but still have to finish the plane and i will post the results __________________ http://youtu.be/GXr1HLNWJZk

01-24-2009, 07:26 PM	#35
Sevans16 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Age: 36 Posts: 515	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... how hard would it be to put tuned pipes on the 40% plane? The Ace website says it has a can/pipe tunnel but it doesn't look like it is long enough for pipes??

01-24-2009, 08:50 PM	#36
mike bodiford Uber Contributer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Summerville, South Carolina usa Age: 63 Posts: 191	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... Hi Sevans16 , I don't know if tuned pipes would fit or not , but I thick you would be able to make a few changes and they should fit OK. I have a 3w 170 on my 40% tt toc and it is an excellen combination> I also have the 37.5% toc yak with a da 150 which flys like a bat out of hell, I love my yaks they are the greatest flying planes I have ever flown and I have flown a lot. I have 3w canisters ( 16" long ) on my 40 % yak and there is still about 5 or 6" to the end of the tunnel. My yAK WEIGHT IN at 47lbs dry using my bathroom scales . This plane floats like a cub on landings. It is one of the easiest landing planes on the market. hope this helps! You can see photos at the carolinaskydancers web site. " the aviator' www.carolinaskydancers.com

01-25-2009, 12:22 AM	#37
MikeC3D 3D JUNKIE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SanAntonio,TX Age: 40 Posts: 3,386	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL...

01-25-2009, 03:06 AM	#38
GlenR Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: winnipeg manitoba canada Posts: 38	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... Everyone has there own Idea of power to weight ratio. I have a 40% with a 210 zdz at 46 lb. I would call it a nice combination but, I will be flying a new yak with same motor but will be lighter next year. My idea of power to weight ratio is tainted by the previous pride of the fleet a 35% yak with a 160 champ at 31 lb. I would call it a nice combination ( if you want to fly a plane that makes it's own wind) The only difference I see between you flying yours with a 170 da and me with a 210 is I may land a pimple faster, there both nice honest combinations( not silly) have fun with her glenr

03-20-2009, 09:38 PM	#39
Sevans16 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sin City Age: 36 Posts: 515	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... OK, I have a 3W 210CS TS and just picked up my new 40% Thunder Tiger TOC Yak in the Red Russian Thunder scheme to hang the motor on!! I have: 8711's, Smart-Fly EQ10, Fromeco Iron Corps A123's,a canister setup on order from Cactus. I should be getting a build started here really soon.

04-22-2009, 04:24 AM	#40
hady lower and lower Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Age: 39 Posts: 195	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... anyone have the instruction manual of the yak54 tt 40% ?? i cant find the original manual on the net i am building it but i have some details i have to look at please help thanks __________________ http://youtu.be/GXr1HLNWJZk

04-22-2009, 06:21 AM	#41
BOATNIK Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 254	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... Go to the TroyBuiltModels site and you'll find the manuals for all the TOC/Aviation/SD/TT/Pilot Yaks.

04-22-2009, 08:36 AM	#42
MikeC3D 3D JUNKIE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SanAntonio,TX Age: 40 Posts: 3,386	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... How's this........... Attached Files YAK54_40.pdf (368.4 KB, 52 views)

04-22-2009, 01:30 PM	#44
hady lower and lower Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Age: 39 Posts: 195	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... they dont have the original one __________________ http://youtu.be/GXr1HLNWJZk

04-22-2009, 01:32 PM	#45
hady lower and lower Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Beirut, Lebanon Age: 39 Posts: 195	Re: TT 40% YAK 54 WAY COOL... Mike i have downloaded this manual but its not main catalogue its a different one but i am trying to find the original for cg and small details thank you for your help __________________ http://youtu.be/GXr1HLNWJZk

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