New Extreme Flight Electric Profile Yak-54

[BR289]

I am going to do a quick build thread on this new offering from Extreme Flight...the electric profile Yak... Its a cool plane just out.
The plane is designed around the Torque 2814/820 Brushless motor and the 45 amp Airboss Elite speed control. Recommended servos are the Hi-Tech HS-65's running either Flightpower 4s 2170's or the slightly larger 2500's. I will be using the Flightpower 4s 2170's with an APC 12 x 6E prop on mine.
Two color schemes are available, the "Original" scheme and also the really cool Black and Yellow scheme.
If your into profiles or electrics, this will prove to be a great plane for kicking around after an IMAC contest, or in your local schoolyard after work.
Blair

[pfoot748]

I've been waiting for someone to do a build on these. They look like a lot of fun and I may have to get one someday.

[citrus]

I've got a bit of stick time on this thing. This airplane is really cool with those horizontal fuse pieces! I highly recommend this bird, it is a 3-D beast!

My friends is set up per EF's recommended 3 cell set up and it is pretty tail heavy. I look forward to see how yours turns out. He is considering moving the servos further forward in the fuse.

Chris

[Simpleton]

A buddy snagged one and hopes to solve the CG issue by going with a Neu 1110/3D. Weighs about 1oz more than the Torque set up, should be sick power.

[BR289]

	Quote: Originally Posted by citrus
	I've got a bit of stick time on this thing. This airplane is really cool with those horizontal fuse pieces! I highly recommend this bird, it is a 3-D beast! My friends is set up per EF's recommended 3 cell set up and it is pretty tail heavy. I look forward to see how yours turns out. He is considering moving the servos further forward in the fuse. Chris

Although the 3 cell will work, Chris told me to use a 4 cell....Perhaps that would solve any CG issues. The servos are light and so is the motor but by using a 4 cell because of the extra weight, it should be fine. Thats the set-up Chris is using on his own plane. we will see. I should start this tomorrow sometime and will post pics as I go along.
Blair

[VooDoo Child]

Great home for my Hacker A30-14L . Sign me up.

[FlyOne]

Any updates on this thread? I am in the process of putting one together and would be interested in how you put it together.

[BR289]

Sorry guys, I had some other stuff come up that I had to take care of...I am going to get back on it within the next few days...
Blair

[jwilliams]

Flyone, you put it together just like I wrote in the instructions. There are really no tricks or extra info to throw out there. I will be monitoring to see if you have any questions on here. Feel free to pm or email me at jwilliamsrc@cs.com if needed.
Jeff Williams

[VooDoo Child]

I have had mine for a few weeks and every time i try to finish it something else comes up .I need my days to be 34 hours long,this 24 hour stuff is killing my build time.

[BR289]

	Quote: Originally Posted by VooDoo Child
	I have had mine for a few weeks and every time i try to finish it something else comes up .I need my days to be 34 hours long,this 24 hour stuff is killing my build time.

Man, I know the feeling!

[FlyOne]

	Quote: Originally Posted by jwilliams
	Flyone, you put it together just like I wrote in the instructions. There are really no tricks or extra info to throw out there. I will be monitoring to see if you have any questions on here. Feel free to pm or email me at jwilliamsrc@cs.com if needed. Jeff Williams

Jeff the manual is very straight forward and easy to understand. One questions though. The bottom Rudder hinge (#3) hits right where the instructions say to cut out the vertical stabilizer for full elevator throw. I assume the cure is to add another hinge below this area?

Mike

[jwilliams]

	Quote: Originally Posted by VooDoo Child
	I need my days to be 34 hours long,this 24 hour stuff is killing my build time.

AMEN brother, preach it.

Mike, I emailed you back. But, just so it is public as the hinge thingy. Make sure that bottom rudder hinge has a good bond.
Jeff W.

[Graham]

I thought I would chip in, I maidened my 54 profile last night and what great fun! very agile and a 3D animal, great to chuck in the car and have a bit of fun with

My set up is stock setup, Torque motor, airboss speed controller, Hitec 65's all round with the 4S 2100 battery.

Hopefully get some flying piccies over the weekend

quick vid from flight number 2 and 3:

YouTube - Extreme Flight Yak 54-E

enjoy

[EXTREME FLIGHT]

Very nice flying Graham!