Aeroworks 150cc Yak

[Robin]

Can anyone compare this plane to the other 150 size Yaks and Extras out there please? Cheers.

[Rolling Thunder]

I am waiting for my Da 170 to finish mine. I will say this, it is BIG, In the last 4 years I have owned the 40% Carden 330 and 260, 3M comp arf 260 and Giles, columbo anderson 38% extra, and Radiocraft 40% extra. The fuse is larger than all of them. The Radiocraft is the only one close in size.
I can't wait to get it in the air. I am sure it will be a great flying plane. My Carden 330 was my favorite plane that I have ever owned, I hope it compares in flying capability.

[Robin]

Thanks,
like you am waiting for the 170 before starting a new plane hopefully Ed may have some composite pipes suitable by then as well save a couple of pounds over the greaves

[Rolling Thunder]

The greves don't even wiegh 2 lbs. I am not sure how much you could save with carbon.

[lazyboyflyer]

I got a pull on Jason Benson's Yak a while back, this is one sweet flying plane. I could fly the Sportsman sequence better with this plane than my own Comp-Arf 260, I wish I could have this plane!

[Sukhoikid]

I am thinking about getting this plane in a couple of weeks.
Here is the setup I plan to run
DA150 on pipes
Futaba FASST 2.4 7 channel
Smart-Fly Power Expander and Regulator
Fromeco Batteries
JR Match Boxes.
hitec servos


Anyone have pics of their setup?

[bodywerks]

You will need the full load of servos if yuo go Hitec. My buddy's yak had 10 8711's, stock muffs, EQ10, and a considerably lighter A123 battery setup and he ended up at 40.5 pounds. Expect 42-43 with your current setup option.

[bodywerks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rolling Thunder
	The greves don't even wiegh 2 lbs. I am not sure how much you could save with carbon.

Gauging against the 100cc pipes, which only weigh 4.3 ounces each, I'd say it'd save a good 12 ounces or so. The Greves weigh about 13 ounces each if memory serves

[BigBird]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	Gauging against the 100cc pipes, which only weigh 4.3 ounces each, I'd say it'd save a good 12 ounces or so. The Greves weigh about 13 ounces each if memory serves

Your really close on the Greeves weight. 12-13 is what they weigh.
150 on pipes will fly the airplane well but it needs every bit of power the engine can give. You might want to go with the 260 if your going to use a 150. Those airplanes go like crazy on a 150 with pipes. The airplane is smaller and has a thinner airfoil. Either way they fly awesome but neither are small aircraft.
Jason

[bodywerks]

Very true. If I got my hands on one of these Yaks, though, I could probably get it to about 40 pounds or less with pipes - but it would take some serious effort and a rotary file. My QB 260 is 37.5 pounds (less pilot) with the Greves, and let's just say that power is not an issue

[Rolling Thunder]

Nick, You can drive up an lighten mine.

[Extra260]

Yeah nick you will have to tell me where to lighten mine to.

[Extra260]

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[Sukhoikid]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	You will need the full load of servos if yuo go Hitec. My buddy's yak had 10 8711's, stock muffs, EQ10, and a considerably lighter A123 battery setup and he ended up at 40.5 pounds. Expect 42-43 with your current setup option.

no money for 8711s I am basically taking everything out of my old dalton to this plane.

[bodywerks]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Extra260
	Yeah nick you will have to tell me where to lighten mine to.

Some before and after shots - a lot of the excess weight is forward of the CG, though (the front fuse former is over 1/2" thick in places!), so balance may be an issue for the Yak. But I am the type of guy that will mount my batteries on a 4 ounce rail, hanging them just behind the spinner backplate, to save 8 ounces elsewhere I also don't mind voiding my warranty with Aeroworks - once you start dremeling, it's all you!