Aerotech 40% Yak finally RTF

[Chris Puckett]

Its not the best but has been accurate in the past.

[Chris Puckett]

Here is one I did for a 260 when I was trying to decide 260 or Yak
Have at it on your 260. I think it will really show up well in the air.

[btomlinson]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Chris Puckett
	Not sure where the weight comes from. I used lith ion batteries, Carbon wing tube, Fiberglass pilot and glass spinner, Single Elevator servos, Dual aileron servos and dual rudder servos. Single R2100 rx and 1 matchbox on the ruddeer. There is nothing that is not needed. No Smoke no Power box. The motor is 2lbs lighter than 3W 157. I don't know the area off the top of my head. maybe John can get in on this one but it is Very Large. I have another on the covering table now that is getting a ZDZ 210.

Hey dont sweat the weight.. Just huck that bad boy.
If anyone asks tell em its 41.5

[jmiracle]

I haven't seen an Aerotech 40% Yak, but I have their 35%.....it's just a huge huge airplane for 35%....and the sizes shows in it's weight...it's over 30lbs.

I can't count the number of fly-in's I've gone to where guys just can't believe it's only a 35% and not a 40%.

Seeing as how the 35% is just a scaled-down version of the 40%...I can't say I'm surprised by the weight....but I definitely wouldn't worry too much about it. Even at 30+lbs, mine feels like it's about half that in the air.

Ignore the scale and just go fly it.

BTW...thinking about selling mine if anybody might be interested.

[Aerotech]

Hello,

I have posted on this in our support forum. Weights have varied from just under 41lbs to 43. So that weight I wish I could comment more how 3lbs showed up. I make sure we get a good grade of balsa no heavy and the laser I have cut out all think we can. I think a re-weigh may be in order.

Later John

[warren cross]

jmircile. I fly a 35% also(see it on aeotech web site),mine came in at 29.6 pds,using 3W106,8611a all around,yes I too was amazed how well it flew,and very lite on the controls.

[jmiracle]

glad to hear i'm at least in the ballpark.....+/- a pound isn't bad I don't think with all the variances in wood and building methods....
mine has a DA100 on standard muffs and Hitec 5955's all around....the DA yanks it around like a rag-doll....very impressive motor.

[Chris Puckett]

I am not worried about the weight. Maybe I was standing on the scale

[Cracky]

Chris, borrow Amy's scale and put it on that.....it will say 35 lbs.......

[Chris Puckett]

I will make sure to tell her that tonight. Hope you only want those two kids you got on the way LOL

[Cracky]

two is fine for now......I told Bernie that I hope that there isn't one hiding......


Bernie doesn't even have a scale.....no need to have her being pregnant and depressed....

[Road Builder]

Just remember Chris, when you get tired of it let me know. You know Rod will be interested. He's been flying the snot out of that CA Extra. That Yak looks sweet.

Jay

[Chris Puckett]

Ok tell Rod to come and get it. I can't afford to give this one away like I did the CA

[xtreem3d]

chris,
mine weighs between 44 1/2 and 45 1/2 and flies light. yours should do fine. here's what i'm not really getting (i'm not saying john is trying to mislead anyone ...i'm a repeat customer so i guess we're "friends'!!!) i think most would agree that a 121" carden extra (for example) comes in about 40-42 lbs. this plane is much bigger w/ a fairly heavy gear and a fairly heavy cowl so i don't see how any of them could be any less than about 43lbs,
steve

[xtra330]

cardens wings are said to be 118"...still some of them reach 40 -41 ilbs w/ canns, some slightly heavier. who cares what the weight is as long it performs to your liking!