Plan to scratch build 150cc Yak

[Breakstuff5050]

Well, a buddy of mine has talk me into building a yak of our own design. I feell im in way over my head. How would some of you guys approach a project like this? We've talked about wood construction, and also fiberglass. We think it would be possible to make a styrofoam mold of the plane and lay fiberglass on it and presto, we have a fuse. Any suggestions? Again, I feel me and him are both over our heads with this but the more talk we do the more I want to do it. We are aiming for this to be an IMAC/3d plane. Maybe take the dimensions off of something like the 3w yak since we know thats an awesome performer, or is it violating 3w?

[tl3]

Hi Adam, you might want to get in touch with Dave Micheal . . . he has scratch built a few different planes and was planning an SP 55 earlier in the year. He can give some good iseas on his process.
t

[Breakstuff5050]

Is that ty? Do you have his e-mail? Thanks!

[tl3]

It is . . . and he's lurking here as we speak.
t

[dmichael]

Adam,

I had to chuckle when I read Ty's post because when I was reading yours I thought I could probably help you out with this and would be happy to do what I could.

My e-mail is davidmichael1@comcast.net
My phone is 301-725-1909

Drop me a note when you get a chance or, better yet, give me a call.

My initial thoughts are this- I wouldn't recommend the foam mold/fiberglass route given that you were pretty clear that you were afraid you guys didn't have a lot of experience with this. Wood construction/foam wing works great.

Are you talking Yak 54 or Yak 55?

What size?

Have you done much building in the past?


Let's talk-

Dave