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Old 05-20-2009, 11:31 PM   #1
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Default QQ 101" yak cg?

Hey guys,
Im putting the finishing touches on my 101" yak but I seem to have misplaced my manual...can anyone tell me what the recommended C.G. is? and possibly the recommended throws? thanks.

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Old 05-21-2009, 12:02 AM   #2
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Try CHIEF AIRCRAFT website.
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Old 05-21-2009, 12:12 AM   #3
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Tried the cheif website a while ago...am I missing it somewhere?

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Old 05-21-2009, 01:49 AM   #4
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Default Re: QQ 101" yak cg?

chris iam buildind this plane now . i will post the cg tomarrow for you ok?? from the manuel. i can scan the page and email it to you if you would like 8 1/2 to 9 inches from the trailing edge of the ailerion. at the end of the wing

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Old 05-21-2009, 09:35 AM   #5
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chris iam buildind this plane now . i will post the cg tomarrow for you ok?? from the manuel. i can scan the page and email it to you if you would like
AWESOME! thanks!

my email is cbowker442@yahoo.com, if its easier to just post the cg that's fine with me.

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Old 05-27-2009, 10:24 AM   #6
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hey guy's im still looking for the CG for the plane, anyone out there that can shed some light on this for me? thanks.

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Old 05-28-2009, 03:10 AM   #7
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Default Re: QQ 101" yak cg?

Hey Chris, this is Steve from Maloof. Just balance it on the tube and fly it. Then adjust CG to your flying style. A Yak will always fly on the tube.

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Hey Chris, this is Steve from Maloof. Just balance it on the tube and fly it. Then adjust CG to your flying style. A Yak will always fly on the tube.

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I ended up doing some math last night off the MAC and balanced it. btw, tomorrow, maloof, maiden!!! assuming the weather is good. you gotta hear that motor on the pipe....

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Old 05-28-2009, 09:54 PM   #9
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scrap the maiden to morrow steve, just got back from the hospital, broke my right arm in 2 places.

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Old 05-29-2009, 06:27 AM   #10
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scrap the maiden to morrow steve, just got back from the hospital, broke my right arm in 2 places.

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***? What happened? I'm in TX. I
Won't be back until Wed.

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tripped walking up the stairs out of my shop im going to get it set and have a cast put on this morning.
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Damn, tough break, (No pun intended) Good thing your leg didn't get hurt too. Sorry about your bad luck bro.

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sorry i didnt get back as soon as i said i would, but man work has me so busy i dont know if iam comming or going. anyway the cg per instructions is as follows.. from the trailing edge of the ailerion measure 8 1/2 to 9 inches and that is it. mine is set at 8 inches and its great
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sorry i didnt get back as soon as i said i would, but man work has me so busy i dont know if iam comming or going. anyway the cg per instructions is as follows.. from the trailing edge of the ailerion measure 8 1/2 to 9 inches and that is it. mine is set at 8 inches and its great
thanks, no prob on the wait, I know how work can be it took me 5 months to get mine built. i wont be flying for at least 2 weeks if not more now. Im having surgery on tuesday on my right wrist.

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