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jeeeeeeright · 10-06-2009, 01:33 PM

Hi there!
I'm pretty new to flying anything bigger than your average .50-size electric planes, but have just finished a 50cc Aeroworks Yak54.
The problem is that last weekend the first snow arrived here i northern Norway, and it will probably only get worse!
Where can I buy some skis for a plane this size? I have no intentions on letting the bisd sit in the basement all winter!

airbornrc · 10-06-2009, 11:21 PM

Search model airplane news.com they had a article on building skis last year. I built a set for my 1/3 scale cub. They work great.

Mark

JoeAirPort · 10-06-2009, 11:24 PM

http://www.maidenusammp.com/

jeeeeeeright · 10-07-2009, 10:08 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by JoeAirPort
	http://www.maidenusammp.com/

That's it!
Thanks a lot!!!

JoeAirPort · 10-07-2009, 11:14 AM

I have personally used these on the old 87" Extreme Flight Yak just under 16 pounds (7.3 k). I tried them in deep fresh powder snow and it was a total blast. The skiis will float on the snow once you get to a certain ground speed. It's the coolest thing I have experienced in RC. You can turn but you sort of have to stay on the sticks and fly it through the ground turns in the powder (aileron keeps the wings level). It's fun as HELL !!! I loved doing touch and goes. Just be careful as it wants to nose over with the drag on the skiis. I got used to it no problem. Also get a transmitter glove. I have one of these and they save your hands from freezing.

http://rcmitt.com/

http://www.raydiowarm.com/new_mitts.htm

MODE 1 · 10-07-2009, 01:04 PM

Dang those skis rock.

JoeAirPort · 10-07-2009, 01:36 PM

They're probably the best on the market. Amazingly light....not much more than wheels with pants. I could fly 3D and any other aerobatics just like normal. No re-trim needed.

jeeeeeeright · 10-08-2009, 02:24 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by JoeAirPort
	They're probably the best on the market. Amazingly light....not much more than wheels with pants. I could fly 3D and any other aerobatics just like normal. No re-trim needed.

That is a big bonus...

tkilwein · 10-08-2009, 02:36 PM

You might want to consider one of these.
Been in -15f with the wind and warm inside.

danielph · 10-08-2009, 05:03 PM

I need one of those! Where can I get one? Thank you.

JoeAirPort · 10-08-2009, 08:00 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by danielph
	I need one of those! Where can I get one? Thank you.

See my links in post #5.

classclown · 10-09-2009, 08:36 AM

I place a Weber grill on the flightline, by my feet and crank it on high while I fly. It helps. One question, what is the coldest temps you guys have flown with a composite plane? Been scratching my head about that one.

10-06-2009, 01:33 PM	#1
jeeeeeeright Seaplane Submariner Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25	Winter flying / where to buy skis Hi there! I'm pretty new to flying anything bigger than your average .50-size electric planes, but have just finished a 50cc Aeroworks Yak54. The problem is that last weekend the first snow arrived here i northern Norway, and it will probably only get worse! Where can I buy some skis for a plane this size? I have no intentions on letting the bisd sit in the basement all winter! Last edited by jeeeeeeright; 10-06-2009 at 02:58 PM. Reason: editing the title...

10-06-2009, 11:21 PM	#2
airbornrc Gettin' Lower! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 58	Re: Winter flying Search model airplane news.com they had a article on building skis last year. I built a set for my 1/3 scale cub. They work great. Mark

10-06-2009, 11:24 PM	#3
JoeAirPort Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 47 Posts: 5,501	Re: Winter flying http://www.maidenusammp.com/ __________________ Videos: 88" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynkFiYZOS7k 88" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1SD21qAJoA 110" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/user/Vortran?.../5/UyaC9xGFKTk

10-07-2009, 01:04 PM	#6
MODE 1 Has moved on Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 4,153	Re: Winter flying Dang those skis rock.

10-07-2009, 01:36 PM	#7
JoeAirPort Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 47 Posts: 5,501	Re: Winter flying They're probably the best on the market. Amazingly light....not much more than wheels with pants. I could fly 3D and any other aerobatics just like normal. No re-trim needed. __________________ Videos: 88" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynkFiYZOS7k 88" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1SD21qAJoA 110" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/user/Vortran?.../5/UyaC9xGFKTk

10-07-2009, 11:14 AM	#5
JoeAirPort Obsessed Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 47 Posts: 5,501	Re: Winter flying I have personally used these on the old 87" Extreme Flight Yak just under 16 pounds (7.3 k). I tried them in deep fresh powder snow and it was a total blast. The skiis will float on the snow once you get to a certain ground speed. It's the coolest thing I have experienced in RC. You can turn but you sort of have to stay on the sticks and fly it through the ground turns in the powder (aileron keeps the wings level). It's fun as HELL !!! I loved doing touch and goes. Just be careful as it wants to nose over with the drag on the skiis. I got used to it no problem. Also get a transmitter glove. I have one of these and they save your hands from freezing. http://rcmitt.com/ http://www.raydiowarm.com/new_mitts.htm __________________ Videos: 88" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynkFiYZOS7k 88" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1SD21qAJoA 110" EF Yak http://www.youtube.com/user/Vortran?.../5/UyaC9xGFKTk Last edited by JoeAirPort; 10-07-2009 at 11:20 AM.

10-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#9
tkilwein Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: DENVER Posts: 306	Re: Winter flying You might want to consider one of these. Been in -15f with the wind and warm inside. Attached Thumbnails 105.7 KB · Views: 26

10-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#10
danielph Fly Extreme! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: High Prairie, Washington Posts: 3,259	Re: Winter flying I need one of those! Where can I get one? Thank you. __________________ Daniel Holman - **Team Horizon Hobby - Team Extreme Flight RC - Fromeco Scale Avionics - Vess Propellers - B&E Graphics - DW Foamies May God bless you all!**

10-09-2009, 08:36 AM	#12
classclown Bad-ass Super Pooper Join Date: Mar 2006 Age: 44 Posts: 2,200	Re: Winter flying I place a Weber grill on the flightline, by my feet and crank it on high while I fly. It helps. One question, what is the coldest temps you guys have flown with a composite plane? Been scratching my head about that one.

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