Another 50cc Extra 260

[Rocky V.]

Am I doin the math right ? Just under 6lbs b4 engine and electronics ? That would put it in the 12-13lb wheelhouse. Is it set up for duel aileron servo's ? Is there an option for a single ?

[atique]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Boogie
	They get much less than this. For 8 bucks I could work doing models

sorry i was wrong its $ 8 a day

[atique]

this is my Yak54

[Edge 540]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rocky V.
	Am I doin the math right ? Just under 6lbs b4 engine and electronics ? That would put it in the 12-13lb wheelhouse. Is it set up for duel aileron servo's ? Is there an option for a single ?

I'm going with one digital on the ailerons. I has two bays, but I'm using the outer one with the arm facing toward the fuselage. This puts it within 5 or inches or so of the aileron's center.
Yes those weights are pretty low. I'm just afraid weight was saved in critical areas such as the LG arrangement, and fuselage sides. I will be doing a lot of strengthening so that weight is not final. I'd be happy in the 15 or 16lb range, similar to the airwild.

[futurase]

Composite ARF Yaks are extremely well engineered and do not go together like that. The carbon llegs of the gear go into tubes. It is not just a hold drilled at a angle and a glop of epoxy to hold it in. A Comp ARF has nothing in common with this thing.

Norman Ross Jr.

[Highlights]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Boogie
	They get much less than this. For 8 bucks I could work doing models

Hell I'd do a model for free if she was cute that is> LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLLO

[1bwana1]

atique,
Have you flown your YAK yet? The reason I ask is that I have one that is almost done and have been unable to find any flight reports on it yet. One thing I have found is that the measurments as listed in your postings do not match the actual measurements at all. I have the "Genuity" version and it is a 30%. By actual measurement 87" wingspan, 74.5" from front of cowl to back of rudder, and estimated wing area of 1488sq inches. My all up weight should be 16 to 161/2 pounds. I have put a DA-50 in it. In general the kit quality is in line with many of the other ARFs I have seen or put together. But slightly below the premium brands. At only $250 delivered it seems like a good price assuming it flys well.

-STEVE-

[Rocky V.]

Where did you guys find this Yak ? I went to the league website, but my Chinese is not very good. Is there a dealer in the states ? If it's 87", it sounds like another EF clone. I have no problem with that. I've got a BME 50 just collecting dust, this may be a good home...

[Rocky V.]

Not trying to change the subject here, please keep the photos and info on the 260 commin'.

[1bwana1]

RockyV,
I don't think this is a clone of the EF YAK. They were really special. The structure design of this one is very different than how Chris designs. The EF YAK was a little more stretched compared to this one. I got mine from Steve Neu of Neu Motor fame. He brought back 5 of them from his last trip to China. Currently 3 of them are being built as electric powerd using Steve's excellent technology. I have a 74" Hyperion YAK (which is an exact EF clone) that is electric so I chose DA-50 gas for my build. It will be an interesting and direct comparison of electric and gas power. Here is a link to the YAK on League Models website. http://www.rcleague.com.cn/Article_S...p?ArticleID=58 and the manual http://www.rcleague.com.cn/UploadFil...e%20Manual.pdf You will notice that size, weight, wing loading are different on every document about the plane. I found the manual to be closest so far but still not right. I will say that League does seem to support their products. The one I got came without the Carbon Fiber landing gear. I e-mailed them about it, got a fast reply in English and they sent me two sets of carbon gear right away.

If thier is enough interest maybe we should start a new thread on the YAK and compare the electric and gas versions as well as general info.

-STEVE-

[Edge 540]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rocky V.
	Not trying to change the subject here, please keep the photos and info on the 260 commin'.

Actually, that wouldn't be changing the subject, it would be getting back to it.
As far as I can tell they are build by separate companies so a new thread for the Yak would help lessen the confusion. Thanks.

[atique]

Ok i will start a new thread for RC league Yak54

I would also like to give the forum some more info about Extra260

It is also chinese, made by lhkrc and costs US$ 120
this is the link http://www.lhk-rc.com/news_display.c...8&display_name=产品展示

contact hlk2590@vip.sina.com for any querries
if you browse the site (its in chinese) you will see some very fine models
here are some pics of extra260

[atique]

	Quote: Originally Posted by 1bwana1
	atique, Have you flown your YAK yet? The reason I ask is that I have one that is almost done and have been unable to find any flight reports on it yet. One thing I have found is that the measurments as listed in your postings do not match the actual measurements at all. I have the "Genuity" version and it is a 30%. By actual measurement 87" wingspan, 74.5" from front of cowl to back of rudder, and estimated wing area of 1488sq inches. My all up weight should be 16 to 161/2 pounds. I have put a DA-50 in it. In general the kit quality is in line with many of the other ARFs I have seen or put together. But slightly below the premium brands. At only $250 delivered it seems like a good price assuming it flys well. -STEVE-

it would be better if we start a new thread for rc league Yak54
regards
ateeq

[atique]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rocky V.
	Where did you guys find this Yak ? I went to the league website, but my Chinese is not very good. Is there a dealer in the states ? If it's 87", it sounds like another EF clone. I have no problem with that. I've got a BME 50 just collecting dust, this may be a good home...

lets start a new thread for yak54

regards
ateeq

[BTerry]

Edge 540 have you flown this Extra yet? Do you have an update on the weight? I agree this looks like a nice plane for the money.

Cheers!

Brett