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bodywerks · 11-09-2009, 05:38 PM

LOL! Yeah, I had to desolder and reposition some wires in the back of my 9303 to get mode 4. Worked out kinda good, though because I now also have cross-trimming. What sucks about it is the resale value is nil and I can't switch back and forth to let friends fly. But since a few of my friends have 9303's they can just copy the program to theirs and bind to the plane.

bodywerks · 11-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Ok. So I took the plane to work and weighed it on a calibrated scale:
26 pounds, 2 ounces.
Not bad.
I would say that, on average, however, one can expect about 27 pounds when all is said and done for the average setup. I didn't take any weight out of the airframe, but I did use lighter batteries(dual A123 1100's are probably a half-pound lighter than the average setup) and Kavan tires. Also, while I love how this plane flies at it's current CG, I think the CG will have to be moved at least 1/2" forward to get this thing to snap better. In my case, since my batteries are just about as far forward as they can go, I will have to add weight to move the CG forward. I have a 6ish ounce weight that I will use in place of a prop washer to try out.
We plan to fly again on Wednesday so I will report my findings then.

Extra 260 nut · 11-09-2009, 09:29 PM

These Yaks are awsome flying, got 18 flights on mine and making Billy pee down his pants was well worth stress testing the plane. If you guys haven't got your name on the list yet hurry up they are going to go fast.

Thanks Billy for a great Yak

Steve

Hammerman · 11-09-2009, 10:12 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Extra 260 nut
	These Yaks are awsome flying, got 18 flights on mine and making Billy pee down his pants was well worth stress testing the plane. If you guys haven't got your name on the list yet hurry up they are going to go fast. Thanks Billy for a great Yak Steve

That's funny, I didn't think there was anything that could shake him up.

japan3d · 11-09-2009, 11:08 PM

Bill,
Are you going to have any distributors here in Japan for your planes?

bodywerks · 11-10-2009, 02:12 AM

Forgot I had these in my camera! This is Steve's(Extra 260 nut) yellow schemed Yak:

bodywerks · 11-10-2009, 02:15 AM

Here"s some pics of mine deckled out, and alongside Extplt's 50cc Yak. Got these all from Hobby Barn except the Smart-fly stuff. Adds a nice touch I think.

Angry Hornet · 11-10-2009, 11:59 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Extra 260 nut
	If you guys haven't got your name on the list yet hurry up they are going to go fast.

I looked on the website and couldn't find any information on ordering. I want on the list

How do I do it ???

flexnbeef · 11-10-2009, 01:31 PM

Bill, Next time get some tester's that own video camera's

toc pilot · 11-10-2009, 01:51 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by flexnbeef
	Bill, Next time get some tester's that own video camera's

Hey, we are having a YAK-OFF (a gathering of BH Yaks, lol) tomorrow at TRCC! I am sure we will all have camera's for video.

I need to check my list as I believe I am getting close to 'sold-out' status for the next container for both the 50cc and 100cc. Send me an email including your name/address, phone number and if there are some left, I will put you down for one. Please provide your 1st and 2nd choice for scheme.

BH

vwchad · 11-10-2009, 03:03 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Angry Hornet
	I looked on the website and couldn't find any information on ordering. I want on the list How do I do it ???

Bill posted an email address early in this thread. Check the second or third page of posts and you should find it. He is good about responding too.

hobbyflyer520 · 11-10-2009, 04:04 PM

Hey, we are having a YAK-OFF (a gathering of BH Yaks, lol) tomorrow at TRCC! I am sure we will all have camera's for video.

What time is the YAK-OFF????

bodywerks · 11-10-2009, 04:10 PM

Prolly starting at around 9am. If you have a video camera bring it.

husker · 11-10-2009, 07:27 PM

Bodyworks are you using the spectrum servos? If so how are they so far?

plowboy · 11-11-2009, 01:36 AM

Great looking plane. I love the level of completion too. I sure hope one of you remembers to bring a video camera!

Subscribed.

11-09-2009, 05:38 PM	#256
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? LOL! Yeah, I had to desolder and reposition some wires in the back of my 9303 to get mode 4. Worked out kinda good, though because I now also have cross-trimming. What sucks about it is the resale value is nil and I can't switch back and forth to let friends fly. But since a few of my friends have 9303's they can just copy the program to theirs and bind to the plane. __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners

11-09-2009, 05:43 PM	#257
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Ok. So I took the plane to work and weighed it on a calibrated scale: 26 pounds, 2 ounces. Not bad. I would say that, on average, however, one can expect about 27 pounds when all is said and done for the average setup. I didn't take any weight out of the airframe, but I did use lighter batteries(dual A123 1100's are probably a half-pound lighter than the average setup) and Kavan tires. Also, while I love how this plane flies at it's current CG, I think the CG will have to be moved at least 1/2" forward to get this thing to snap better. In my case, since my batteries are just about as far forward as they can go, I will have to add weight to move the CG forward. I have a 6ish ounce weight that I will use in place of a prop washer to try out. We plan to fly again on Wednesday so I will report my findings then. __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners Last edited by bodywerks; 11-09-2009 at 05:59 PM.

11-09-2009, 09:29 PM	#258
Extra 260 nut Low & Slow Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tucson Az Age: 52 Posts: 15	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? These Yaks are awsome flying, got 18 flights on mine and making Billy pee down his pants was well worth stress testing the plane. If you guys haven't got your name on the list yet hurry up they are going to go fast. Thanks Billy for a great Yak Steve

11-09-2009, 11:08 PM	#260
japan3d Mr. Cessna Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Japan, Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamihara Posts: 783 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Bill, Are you going to have any distributors here in Japan for your planes? __________________ DA=The Harley Davidson of model airplane engines.

11-10-2009, 02:12 AM	#261
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Forgot I had these in my camera! This is Steve's(Extra 260 nut) yellow schemed Yak: Attached Thumbnails 77.8 KB · Views: 121 __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners

11-10-2009, 02:15 AM	#262
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Here"s some pics of mine deckled out, and alongside Extplt's 50cc Yak. Got these all from Hobby Barn except the Smart-fly stuff. Adds a nice touch I think. Attached Thumbnails 50.4 KB · Views: 116 51.9 KB · Views: 100 54.1 KB · Views: 169 48.5 KB · Views: 105 __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners

11-10-2009, 01:31 PM	#264
flexnbeef Did you see that ???? Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ottawa Illinois Posts: 84	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Bill, Next time get some tester's that own video camera's __________________

11-10-2009, 04:04 PM	#267
hobbyflyer520 Gettin' Lower! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tucson, Arizona U.S.A. Age: 37 Posts: 40 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Hey, we are having a YAK-OFF (a gathering of BH Yaks, lol) tomorrow at TRCC! I am sure we will all have camera's for video. What time is the YAK-OFF???? __________________ It's better to have and not need, than to need and not have

11-10-2009, 04:10 PM	#268
bodywerks Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tucson Age: 36 Posts: 5,229	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Prolly starting at around 9am. If you have a video camera bring it. __________________ Gmoney and Smarks are spooners

11-10-2009, 07:27 PM	#269
husker Riley O'Brien Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waverly, NE Posts: 1,899	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Bodyworks are you using the spectrum servos? If so how are they so far?

11-11-2009, 01:36 AM	#270
plowboy Balsa Farmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washougal, WA. Posts: 2,509	Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M????? Great looking plane. I love the level of completion too. I sure hope one of you remembers to bring a video camera! Subscribed. __________________ Plowboy. It's just a flesh wound!!

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