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Sukhoikid · 05-05-2006, 12:53 PM

I plan to get this airplane about the start of June and was wondering if a 3W 60 motor would be a perfect match for this airplane because this is the only motor I have. I plan to put canisters on there to. Just let me know your thoughts.

JoeAirPort · 05-05-2006, 01:10 PM

You're looking at 19-20 pounds other than that it would be great.

Fearless Flyer · 05-05-2006, 03:51 PM

The plane comes in at 16lbs dry with DA50 and MTW 75K canister. With a 3W 60 it should come in at about 18lbs or so. Then if you go with carbon fiber landing gear, tail wheel, wing tube, prop, well you get the picture, you might save about a pound or a little more. Here is the build thread on the one that Dad and I are flying. This is the best flying plane that I have yet to fly so far

.http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=3319

JoeAirPort · 05-05-2006, 04:23 PM

From what I read the thing is almost 11 pounds out of the box. Coming in at 16 pounds with stock parts is very hard to believe. Just trying to be realistic here.

BoneDoc · 05-05-2006, 05:28 PM

You should consider the Lanier planes instead. It's more perfectly matched for a 60 size plane.

Sukhoikid · 05-05-2006, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the response. I dont know how lanier is. The last lanier airplane I had was a Giant Stinger kit and the kit was a bad kit for sure. But they might have changed. Any videos of that plane. So far I still have my eyes on the aeroworks.

Fearless Flyer · 05-05-2006, 08:38 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by JoeAirPort
	From what I read the thing is almost 11 pounds out of the box. Coming in at 16 pounds with stock parts is very hard to believe. Just trying to be realistic here.

My dad weighed the plane and he was suprised that it came in at 16lbs too. We also have a Areoworks 50cc Katana and its suppose to come in at 16-18lbs and it only weighs 14lbs 8oz. with 5oz. of lead added in engine box for the CG. Here is a picture of the inside of the Yak....

JoeAirPort · 05-05-2006, 09:50 PM

Amazing how the planes can vary so much in weight. That or people don't have accurate scales. Glad yours is light though.

dannny745 · 05-08-2006, 08:30 AM

you got to remember that some people weight them with fuel!!
ALSO I NOW SOME PEOPLETHAT USE GORILLIA GLUE ON EVERYTHING
i mean everything,,engine box lays glue in there waits couple of days then turns and more glue,,also scews in everything he can,,and will not weight the plane ,i cain't even guess how much extra weight it is,,
my extra wild hare came out 3 oz over but useing nmhi 3 packs
ne yak i am useing lipos witch is half the weight,,,

bodywerks · 05-08-2006, 02:25 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Fearless Flyer
	My dad weighed the plane and he was suprised that it came in at 16lbs too. We also have a Areoworks 50cc Katana and its suppose to come in at 16-18lbs and it only weighs 14lbs 8oz. with 5oz. of lead added in engine box for the CG. Here is a picture of the inside of the Yak....

What kind of scale? Bathroom scales don't count...

James Dean Peters · 05-16-2006, 10:29 PM

Hey Fearless flyer you need to get a new scale. Some are coming in at around 17# maybe a little lighter if you do all the mods .Most of them are around 18 to 18.5# this is no bullsh$# weight. You must have the lightest one out there I see no real weight reduction mods on your Dad's plane. Get a new scale. And You guys even add lead to your airplanes? Wow. I need to roll up my paints legs.

exeter_acres · 05-17-2006, 07:57 AM

sadly, me too thinks there is a broken scale somewhere....

I find the 14lb figure for the Katana a tough one to take....

LookNatU2 · 05-17-2006, 11:58 AM

Buy a digital post master scale. can get them on ebay. Here's the one i bought and it works great.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-50-LB-DIGITA...QQcmdZViewItem

3DGE 540 · 05-17-2006, 06:33 PM

A member at my field has the AeroWorks Katana with DA 50 and it weighs at 18lbs and I have talked to other people that had them and there's where 17-18lbs also. As for the new Yak's I think they will be comming in at 16-18lbs also.

CBDorn · 05-17-2006, 07:45 PM

What about a Saito 220 on the yak. any ideas or suggestions.

05-05-2006, 12:53 PM	#1
Sukhoikid Team OMP Pilot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Griffin, GA Age: 22 Posts: 7,575 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	50cc Aeroworks Yak QB I plan to get this airplane about the start of June and was wondering if a 3W 60 motor would be a perfect match for this airplane because this is the only motor I have. I plan to put canisters on there to. Just let me know your thoughts. __________________ Kevin Garland TeamOMP Pilot www.ohiomodelplanes.com Fisher Fuel Products www.fisherfuelproducts.com Smart-Fly www.smart-fly.com Spotonrc www.spotonrcusa.com

05-05-2006, 01:10 PM	#2
JoeAirPort Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 47 Posts: 5,499	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB You're looking at 19-20 pounds other than that it would be great.

05-05-2006, 03:51 PM	#3
Fearless Flyer Bad Mother Hucker!!!!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Casselberry, Florida Age: 21 Posts: 888 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB The plane comes in at 16lbs dry with DA50 and MTW 75K canister. With a 3W 60 it should come in at about 18lbs or so. Then if you go with carbon fiber landing gear, tail wheel, wing tube, prop, well you get the picture, you might save about a pound or a little more. Here is the build thread on the one that Dad and I are flying. This is the best flying plane that I have yet to fly so far .http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=3319 __________________ http://www.freewebs.com/team_fearless/index.htm Team Fearless Official Site www.teamfearlessrc.com TEAM GOLDEN SKIES http://WWW.GOLDENSKIESRC.COM C.J.

05-05-2006, 04:23 PM	#4
JoeAirPort Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 47 Posts: 5,499	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB From what I read the thing is almost 11 pounds out of the box. Coming in at 16 pounds with stock parts is very hard to believe. Just trying to be realistic here.

05-05-2006, 05:28 PM	#5
BoneDoc Closet Jesus Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,209 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB You should consider the Lanier planes instead. It's more perfectly matched for a 60 size plane.

05-05-2006, 05:44 PM	#6
Sukhoikid Team OMP Pilot Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Griffin, GA Age: 22 Posts: 7,575 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB Thanks for the response. I dont know how lanier is. The last lanier airplane I had was a Giant Stinger kit and the kit was a bad kit for sure. But they might have changed. Any videos of that plane. So far I still have my eyes on the aeroworks. __________________ Kevin Garland TeamOMP Pilot www.ohiomodelplanes.com Fisher Fuel Products www.fisherfuelproducts.com Smart-Fly www.smart-fly.com Spotonrc www.spotonrcusa.com

05-05-2006, 09:50 PM	#8
JoeAirPort Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 47 Posts: 5,499	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB Amazing how the planes can vary so much in weight. That or people don't have accurate scales. Glad yours is light though.

05-08-2006, 08:30 AM	#9
dannny745 Flyin' Around Join Date: May 2006 Location: bethpage, ny Posts: 13	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB you got to remember that some people weight them with fuel!! ALSO I NOW SOME PEOPLETHAT USE GORILLIA GLUE ON EVERYTHING i mean everything,,engine box lays glue in there waits couple of days then turns and more glue,,also scews in everything he can,,and will not weight the plane ,i cain't even guess how much extra weight it is,, my extra wild hare came out 3 oz over but useing nmhi 3 packs ne yak i am useing lipos witch is half the weight,,,

05-16-2006, 10:29 PM	#11
James Dean Peters Wing tube bender Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Freeland Michigan Age: 48 Posts: 67	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB Hey Fearless flyer you need to get a new scale. Some are coming in at around 17# maybe a little lighter if you do all the mods .Most of them are around 18 to 18.5# this is no bullsh$# weight. You must have the lightest one out there I see no real weight reduction mods on your Dad's plane. Get a new scale. And You guys even add lead to your airplanes? Wow. I need to roll up my paints legs. __________________ JDP

05-17-2006, 07:57 AM	#12
exeter_acres Flamingos are everywhere! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Johns Creek, GA Age: 44 Posts: 7,152 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB sadly, me too thinks there is a broken scale somewhere.... I find the 14lb figure for the Katana a tough one to take.... __________________ EXTREMEFLIGHT R/C Tech support 2011 IMAC Southeast Regional Director/IMAC Sequence Committee / IMAC Judging Instructor *TEAM FUTABA*

05-17-2006, 11:58 AM	#13
LookNatU2 Harrier Huckin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 241	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB Buy a digital post master scale. can get them on ebay. Here's the one i bought and it works great. http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-50-LB-DIGITA...QQcmdZViewItem

05-17-2006, 06:33 PM	#14
3DGE 540 Huck It Low Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB A member at my field has the AeroWorks Katana with DA 50 and it weighs at 18lbs and I have talked to other people that had them and there's where 17-18lbs also. As for the new Yak's I think they will be comming in at 16-18lbs also. __________________ Theres Only 1 Way To See If Your Plane Is Strong... BLENDER!!!

05-17-2006, 07:45 PM	#15
CBDorn They call me - Biggin Join Date: May 2006 Location: Easley SC Age: 38 Posts: 23	Re: 50cc Aeroworks Yak QB What about a Saito 220 on the yak. any ideas or suggestions.

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