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jdearduff · 01-26-2009, 11:12 AM

I am going to buy a new 100cc plane and I am torn between a QQ python and a Aeroworks Yak 54. This will be my new IMAC plane for the next couple of years. Witch one? I love yaks, and I love biplanes. I just don't like putting them together.

Torqmeister · 01-26-2009, 11:23 AM

I've got the QQ Python, & I would recommend it highly. I think it would do great at IMAC. It really draws some nice lines.

jdearduff · 01-26-2009, 11:25 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Torqmeister
	I've got the QQ Python, & I would recommend it highly. I think it would do great at IMAC. It really draws some nice lines.

How long have you had it? And how well is it holding up?

dubd · 01-26-2009, 11:54 AM

For IMAC you should consider a monoplane. As much as I love my QQ Python, it is not my choice for precision flying. It freestyles/3Ds like a champ though. I've had mine for nearly a year. 150 flights later and it is as good as new.

zzw26n · 01-26-2009, 12:59 PM

Get Aeroworks YAK, better for IMAC. imho

Mithrandir · 01-26-2009, 01:09 PM

IMAC? Which one has the longer tail? That is your answer.

jdearduff · 01-26-2009, 01:24 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Mithrandir
	IMAC? Which one has the longer tail? That is your answer.

Well that would be the Python.

dubd · 01-26-2009, 02:09 PM

For IMAC the decision is easy... how many bipes do you see flying in IMAC competitions? Even the H9 Ultimate is marginal for IMAC. I've seen a number of people start with the H9 Ultimate and switch to a monoplane the next season.

brandonduley · 01-26-2009, 02:14 PM

go with the Yak. it will fly precision much better than the Python. there's a local pilot that will only fly his python for freestyle routines and 3D. everything else is flown with the Yak

Barn-E-Stormer · 01-26-2009, 02:17 PM

I voted Aeroworks Yak on the poll. Why did you not consider a SD/TOC Yak?

jdearduff · 01-26-2009, 02:20 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Barn-E-Stormer
	I voted Aeroworks Yak on the poll. Why did you not consider a SD/TOC Yak?

If you compare the two, for the price the Aerowork is a much more complete plane than the TT TOC. I like a plane were the canopy is done at the factory.

Barn-E-Stormer · 01-26-2009, 02:40 PM

That's fair. The Aeroworks are great planes and you can get parts for them.

sukhoi26 · 01-26-2009, 02:46 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by jdearduff
	If you compare the two, for the price the Aerowork is a much more complete plane than the TT TOC. I like a plane were the canopy is done at the factory.

No disrespect, but the canopy should not be the reason on if you buy a plane or not. I like both planes but if I had to choose it would be the TOC. I heard a lot of good things about this plane and was really considering on buying one for myself. If i am correct there is more wing area on the TOC, which will make it more stable in all aspects. Check out all the details on both planes and ask plenty of questions. There are a lot of guys here that have flown both and would be more than happy to help out on your decision. Rob

jdearduff · 01-26-2009, 03:29 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sukhoi26
	No disrespect, but the canopy should not be the reason on if you buy a plane or not. I like both planes but if I had to choose it would be the TOC. I heard a lot of good things about this plane and was really considering on buying one for myself. If i am correct there is more wing area on the TOC, which will make it more stable in all aspects. Check out all the details on both planes and ask plenty of questions. There are a lot of guys here that have flown both and would be more than happy to help out on your decision. Rob

None taken. I have seen both planes together and you cant compare the two. The build quality of the Aeroworks is unmatched. And if you need extra parts the are alot easier to get. The fact that the canopy is done for you is a small reason behind buying this plane.

Rush7 · 01-26-2009, 03:29 PM

Buy both!

View Poll Results: My new IMAC 100cc plane?
QQ Pitts Python	16	45.71%
Aeroworks yak 54	19	54.29%
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01-26-2009, 11:12 AM	#1
jdearduff Fly it like you stole it! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: AUBURN CA Posts: 220	Torn between two planes... I am going to buy a new 100cc plane and I am torn between a QQ python and a Aeroworks Yak 54. This will be my new IMAC plane for the next couple of years. Witch one? I love yaks, and I love biplanes. I just don't like putting them together. Last edited by jdearduff; 01-26-2009 at 11:18 AM. Reason: spelling

01-26-2009, 11:23 AM	#2
Torqmeister Super Contributer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Henderson,Tx-USA Posts: 128	Re: Torn between two planes... I've got the QQ Python, & I would recommend it highly. I think it would do great at IMAC. It really draws some nice lines.

01-26-2009, 11:54 AM	#4
dubd Turbine Hucker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,458	Re: Torn between two planes... For IMAC you should consider a monoplane. As much as I love my QQ Python, it is not my choice for precision flying. It freestyles/3Ds like a champ though. I've had mine for nearly a year. 150 flights later and it is as good as new. Last edited by dubd; 01-26-2009 at 12:00 PM.

01-26-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
zzw26n Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Shelby Twp., MI, USA Posts: 1,854 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: Torn between two planes... Get Aeroworks YAK, better for IMAC. imho

01-26-2009, 01:09 PM	#6
Mithrandir Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: High Desert California, USA Age: 50 Posts: 5,686	Re: Torn between two planes... IMAC? Which one has the longer tail? That is your answer.

01-26-2009, 02:09 PM	#8
dubd Turbine Hucker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,458	Re: Torn between two planes... For IMAC the decision is easy... how many bipes do you see flying in IMAC competitions? Even the H9 Ultimate is marginal for IMAC. I've seen a number of people start with the H9 Ultimate and switch to a monoplane the next season.

01-26-2009, 02:14 PM	#9
brandonduley Dragon's Tail Survivor!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lebanon, OH Age: 27 Posts: 26,884	Re: Torn between two planes... go with the Yak. it will fly precision much better than the Python. there's a local pilot that will only fly his python for freestyle routines and 3D. everything else is flown with the Yak __________________ Horizon Hobby Desert Aircraft Kirbys Graphics 3.1m H9 Sukhoi Build Thread

01-26-2009, 02:17 PM	#10
Barn-E-Stormer Practice Practice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Narrows VA Posts: 685	Re: Torn between two planes... I voted Aeroworks Yak on the poll. Why did you not consider a SD/TOC Yak?

01-26-2009, 02:40 PM	#12
Barn-E-Stormer Practice Practice Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Narrows VA Posts: 685	Re: Torn between two planes... That's fair. The Aeroworks are great planes and you can get parts for them.

01-26-2009, 03:29 PM	#15
Rush7 Huckin somewhere under the sun Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,812	Re: Torn between two planes... Buy both! __________________ Florida Freestyle Aerobatics Association Chattanooga 3D Jam - August 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th

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