Yak-9 Soviet Fighter Balsa GP/EP 1520mm (ARF)

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Apr 10, 2016

Overall, a very nice model and looks brilliant. Two issues though, the fibreglass cowl is a bad fit and the control surface hinges all failed a moderate pull test. Check these carefully!!

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Aug 27, 2015

I put an NGH 9cc on it. Nice assembly. Rear wheel to improve. Rotate freely after first fly. I opened the side cowl for better airflow. Flies nicely and land easily.
With my gasser AUW is 3.6Kg. Too much for it. Verticals are very limited. I think better with nitro or electric for real aerobatics. I fly it "scale". Build is on the good side. I crushed 1/4 wing against a pole (new unknown area !) and i rebuild easily the part missing. When i do a quick small loop, she flip also. I don't kwow why. Do i touch the rudder ? if so it seems very touchy. Very pleased with this plane even if it's not for a beginner. Cheap, flyable and nice look. What else ?

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Jun 17, 2015

A really nice warbird for very little money. The battery tray is very weak, but the rest of the build is sturdy and light. The finish and covering job is top notch. Don't hesitate to pick one up.

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Jun 14, 2015

I can't tell you what good value for money this plane is the build quality is great the plane flies as if on rails. I have this plane and the KI 61 Tony built by the same people and is also great value for money. Both planes could do with flaps to slow them down a bit on landing but that is the only criticism I have.

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Jan 29, 2015

flies great with nitro engine

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Oct 10, 2014

May I just say WOW. Such as nice looking and fun build. You get everything you need to complete this build (for an ARF build). No re tracks but if you spend a little more, the plane comes ready to fit. Good work again.

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Sep 30, 2014

j attends de voir pour vous dire Pour le prix

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Aug 08, 2014

Going back to my Yak 9 review. Had several flights. I`m using a OS 46 AX for power. Goes like stink. Flights are very stable. The electric retracts need some attention.
The set screw is very small, be careful not to strip the head. I ended up using JB weld to hold them in place.
For take of you need lots of elevator till the tail comes up and then hold it steady till you have enough speed for take off. Other wise the plane will nose in. For the landing, when the plane rolls just about to a stand still use lots of elevator again or you nose in again.
So if you can put maximum elevator throw on your plane. Over all I`m happy with the performance of the Yak, even flew a knife edge.

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Jul 23, 2014

Got the plane within one week. Assembly went well, except for the tail wheel.
The horn was binding. I cut the horn smaller and solved the problem. The cowl does not fit properly over the nose and the measurement from the fire wall to the prop line is incorrect. Measure 3 times and fit it 4 times to make sure the clearance to the spinner is correct.
Next is the test flight which I will post later.

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Jun 02, 2014

I just received this plane and the quality and fit is very nice! Sort of expected the graphics pattern to be off or misaligned but the fit is great and the covering seems of good quality. will add more after total assembly. Got a .75 four stroke to power.