Pilot-RC 37.5% Yak with Custom Scheme

[OSS]

I didnt wait for the idea and I used these one :

[Scags]

i'm going to use his idea on my 35% 300. I will only have 2 servos per wing but I like the idea of never getting the wires crossed. The connectors are light weight but kinda pricey

[The_Wreck]

I have also used 6 pin Multiplex connectors when only two servos are needed. You may want to try those. They are keyed and have a very positive connection.

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEXT3
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXEXT4&P=V

They are also sold as Graupner at Hobby Lobby and have a neat fuselage mount.
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/quick-fix...2_537_prd1.htm
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/quick-fix...2_538_prd1.htm

[Scags]

I already have the connectors or i would.

[RV-8]

Hi guys

I wanted to use the same scheme as the Wreck used, but I deceided to go with some thing different. When I get it I will put some stars on the red.
It is fantastic that you can order a ARF in your very own colour scheme, I have a DA 85 waiting.
Yyeeehhhaaa.

[The_Wreck]

RV-8

Looks great. I really like the red yellow blue with the checkers on the cowl.

[pepatrick]

John...its an airplane...its a Yak...of course you like it.

[planebender]

	Quote: Originally Posted by pilot-rc
	Wreck I can not believe you can come with 36.6lbs. enjoy it!! wait for more flying pictures.

I just built another one for a freind here in Calif.
DA150 cowl mufflers
8611a servos, (2) 5200 packs. smart fly reg. with spinner and pants
37.2 lbs

Planebender

[planebender]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Billa
	Also, why do most people mount the engines on Yaks so far forward. Is this a CG issue or is there a benefit to a longer nose moment ?

I have already built a ton of these and have tryed differant combos. I think that a 3/4" engine spacer is best overall.

Planebender

[The_Wreck]

3/4" is right on the money, I used 2 3/8" lasercut plywood spacers from Mark McClelland (McFueler). They work great.

[OSS]

Here was the maiden of mine, sry for the quality : http://vimeo.com/4750441/
I was really enjoying the 3min flight Looked like a good airplane, really light and the 3w 157 was powerfull.
The crash is probably due to undervoltage of the aileron servos.

[The_Wreck]

Thought I would update this thread. The yak is still going strong. The Futaba 9157s are the best servos I have ever had.

Due to noise crackdowns at our field I am installing cans. As you can see from earlier posts I originally put the tank in the can tunnel to center it on the CG.

Well now it has to move. I wanted to keep it on the CG and minimize moving any of the other equipment around. Plus putting it in front of the wing tube would make putting the front wing bolts in a pain. So this how far I have gotten so far. I included a picture when the tank was in the tunnel.

I had to remove one cross brace over the wing tube and one in the canopy. I will add some more support once I finalize equipment locations.

[OSS]

If you can put some pics of your cans setup, i didnt find a good solution for mine so im thinking of reviewing it ! Thank you

[The_Wreck]

No Problem.

I ordered some can mounts from Chief (they should be in this week). See attached picture. I should be able to adjust them to fit and glue them in. I will also have to put some extensions on the can outlets to get them outside of the cowl. The ones I am using have had the outlets trimmed so they are short.

I will post picture when they are in.

[The_Wreck]

I have the mount installed the Canisters fit really good. I do not have them bolted to the motor just yet. Need to finalize some other stuff.