Wow, is this a sickness or what??? SWEET PIC
06-09-2004, 03:33 PM
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RE: Wow, is this a sickness or what??? SWEET PIC
I used 5.5 Sullivans and made an insert, that the wheel rides on and holds the pant against the strut with a short stud instead of drilling and using a bolt to keep the pant from rotating. Because there is an inherent issue with the carbon composite to metal bond I did not want to weaken that area anymore than it is already.
I will try to get some pictures this weekend.
CB
I will try to get some pictures this weekend.
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06-13-2004, 06:39 PM
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RE: Wow, is this a sickness or what??? SWEET PIC
John,
I could have picked up a 3W 240 twin, dual plugs w. stock/Johnson mufflers, 5" spinner and "Cactus Aviation" prop today for best offer over $1,000, but the thing weighs 14 lbs he he. It would be much like winning a Porsche, but being liable for taxes, registration and insurance he he. I would have had to call Bob and upgrade from the 3m Extra to the 3.3m Yak ha ha, but that would be a little steep, and I think the 3w 240 is a bit heavy.
DKjens
I could have picked up a 3W 240 twin, dual plugs w. stock/Johnson mufflers, 5" spinner and "Cactus Aviation" prop today for best offer over $1,000, but the thing weighs 14 lbs he he. It would be much like winning a Porsche, but being liable for taxes, registration and insurance he he. I would have had to call Bob and upgrade from the 3m Extra to the 3.3m Yak ha ha, but that would be a little steep, and I think the 3w 240 is a bit heavy.
DKjens
06-16-2004, 10:32 AM
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Lookin good John, hey man that does look like it took a little tint. I like the screw method, very clean...
Got my tracking number this morning, so it wont be long now.
Lookin good John, hey man that does look like it took a little tint. I like the screw method, very clean...
Got my tracking number this morning, so it wont be long now.
06-16-2004, 10:34 AM
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me too...... mine is scheduled for delivery....... tomorrow[X(]
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Lookin good John, hey man that does look like it took a little tint. I like the screw method, very clean...
Got my tracking number this morning, so it wont be long now.
Lookin good John, hey man that does look like it took a little tint. I like the screw method, very clean...
Got my tracking number this morning, so it wont be long now.
DKjens
06-16-2004, 12:15 PM
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Darcy just headed out to pick up the superx, its like Christmas all over today!
Darcy just headed out to pick up the superx, its like Christmas all over today!
SWEEETTTTTTT...John is darcy going to to a build thread on the super-x
06-16-2004, 12:23 PM
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Sweet, nice canopy there John. I was looking at the hobbyshop yesterday and picked up some 5" wheels, I was laughing so hard, because THEY ARE SO HUGE! 6" wheels are gigantic. LOL, just goes to show the extreme size of the Yak[8D]
06-16-2004, 12:28 PM
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Guys I'm so green with envy it is not funny. Might have to sell my 2.6, just wouldn't know how to hall that monster around!
06-16-2004, 10:17 PM
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RE: Wow, is this a sickness or what??? SWEET PIC
Hey John- thought I would show you my idea to mount the wheel pants. This is what I am going to do when I mount the pants on the 2.6 Yak. Since it's not a good idea to "screw" into the composite material, I am going to use HARD wood dowels and EPOXY them into the gear leg. Then match-drill the holes in the pant. Use a large flat washer to carry the load of the lock-nut. See the attached drawing I did.
Hope this helps a little. Good luck. BTW- more pics of your build??
Vicster FL-PSU
Hope this helps a little. Good luck. BTW- more pics of your build??
Vicster FL-PSU
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CNBHOME, any luck with pics of the pant install, I was looking at it scratching my head today So I did this instead[8D]
CNBHOME, any luck with pics of the pant install, I was looking at it scratching my head today
So I did this instead[8D]
06-17-2004, 10:01 AM
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RE: Wow, is this a sickness or what??? SWEET PIC
My carbon gear havent had problems, I guess if you land hard or they take a beating they could wallow sp? out. Maybe these are different though.
06-19-2004, 03:43 PM
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RE: Wow, is this a sickness or what??? SWEET PIC
Hey Guys, just an update, I did a little work on the Yak review on the site. Check it out
www.composite-arf-world.com
Trying to figure out best way to attach pants yet... wish someone with a 3.3m and pants would come along with the answer!
Thanks
JV
www.composite-arf-world.com
Trying to figure out best way to attach pants yet... wish someone with a 3.3m and pants would come along with the answer!
Thanks
JV
11-16-2004, 02:51 AM
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Hey John, I just finished mine and going to madien it Wed. Were you happy with the CG. Any last minute tips for me. By the way your pics were a big help. I had Nelson Hobbies make some alum arms for me. Thanks Again
11-16-2004, 03:40 AM
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Philo,
Let us know how your maiden flight of your YAK goes. I am building this big bird, too. Do you mind posting some pictures? What is it powered with? DA-150 with KS1090 pipes or ZDZ 210?
Good luck.
Let us know how your maiden flight of your YAK goes. I am building this big bird, too. Do you mind posting some pictures? What is it powered with? DA-150 with KS1090 pipes or ZDZ 210?
Good luck.
