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Fully 3D capable right out of the box. This Plug-n-Fly YAK54 comes with all servos, brushlessesc and gearboxed motor pre-installed! Large control surfaces and light weight make this an excellent 3D foamie!
My test flight lasted - maybe 2 seconds! I hand launched it because the wheels are so small I knew that it would not take off of our grass runway this time of year. It literally didn't go far before it went straight into the ground. Be sure to check the angle on the prop shaft before first flight.
So can I get a link to a replacement cowl - pls? Thanks!
I'm not sure of where to purchase replacment parts, but I have used plastic bottles (such as 2 liter coca cola) to make replacements. They are tricky to paint, but if you feel inclined to take up a scratch repair, I think you can make something work. My Hell Cat has a Aussie shampoo bottle cowl!! It's weid looking up close, but from the air it's fine.
Yeah - I've thought of that. I was planning on going to the grocery store with a tape measure to see if I couldn't get creative. I do have clear plastic and a home-made vacuum form box if I get energetic, but I would rather just buy one and use my free time for other things.
would something like the HobbyKing Donkey ST3508-730kv Brushless Motor be an appropriate (direct drive) replacement motor for this yak?
I'm well up to speed on the modifications that may be required, I just have no idea if the 'donkey' motor would even fit in the nose.
:D way overpowered is what I'm looking for...
the stock motor/gearbox is not nearly adequate for 3D.. I should be able to hover at less than half throttle, wide open throttle for 20 seconds or so at level flight should cause structural damage. :D
the fc2822 is listed at only ~750 Grams of thrust (I'm assuming the thrust info is at least in the ballpark), this aircraft weighs almost 600 Gm.
I'm looking for roughly twice the power of the fc2822 / 4X the power of the stock setup.
fapsauss sorry for the late reply. If it only has a 10amp ESC that is not good. The listing says 20AMP you really should contact CS and complain. They then a least change the listing. PLEASE
a buddy of mine custom fit a 400 brushless out runner on his. It is unbelievable vertical! Still trying to figure out how to place a battery larger than a 1300mah battery in it.
I am going to be putting a blitz rc c4038-15. Its 950kv and gave my pitts great speed and agility. As for 3d.. You will want something above 1100kv. www.link its the turnigy l221-1400 incase this link gets removed.
I have since put the turnigy park 450 and its awesome. Stock 20amp esc. It runs a bit hot on 11x4.7 but is cool as can be on 10x4.7 prop. For the first 2:30-3 min, it will hover and pull out with plenty of power. After that it will hover, but the pull out isnt there. I am however replacing the park 450 with a park 480 just for kicks. I will reply back when it happens
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jjarg
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I ordered this plane but they sent a smaller version. Several emails later, I'm still waiting for a reply and the correct plane!
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blades
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Its a great little plane. It doesn't hold hover that well, so maybe not the best 3d plane but its fun thats for sure! I would recommend. And you can get props and shafts in your local hobby shop. thats if you crash:)
I ordered this plane and got the smaller one, but I worked with customer service and worked it out, I think I got a good deal. You have to keep in mind that they are trying to do what is best for you and Hobby King.
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strykerpilot66
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Very nice flying plane, and build was easy and quick (took longer to set up the radio)... I went with the recommended Turnigy 1300mah 3S 30C and after 5 mins the ESC and motor came down barely warm. Very little trimming required, just a couple right-aileron clicks...I was also pleasantly surprised that there was no left torque roll on take-off, it seems that I had seen that in other reviews. The decals were horribly wrinkled and took away a bit from the overall looks, but didn't seem to affect performance. Even though they were big enough to use as strakes, the wrinkles were mostly parallel to the fuse. Great plane, looks and flies very very nice, foam seems really strong...would buy again.
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Jointstrikeflyr
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This is the art-tech yak-54 just with a different paint job, it came shipped with no damage in a nice foam box with a cardboard shell. The battery compartment can only fit a 1300 with good cg and the aileron operates on a single 9g which I swapped out for a stronger Hs-55. The stock geared motor is a little underpowered but you can still hold hover at full stick. I swapped the motor out for a himax 2812 1050 brushless outrunner and a 25 amp esc. The surfaces are the perfect size for 3d and it's a nice scale yak-54 that flies great in a small local field. Great job hobbyking!
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