That's exactly how I balanced mine. I think the rates were just a little too high, and it was blowing pretty good that day. I installed the A3 super 2 by fabricating a plywood shelf above the Battery....Check it out.
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Good spot for it since it's about as close to CG as you could get it in this model. One of these days I'm going to break down and try a gyro myself.
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Scooter,
great job! I have the A3L's in several of my edf's but not yet in the Yak-130. I love this plane. Best value around for the price and I have the F5,A6,Stinger 90, Mig-21, F/A-18 , coming soon A-10 and a few 70&64mm jobs
So, I may try to copy your innovation.
Thanks for sharing !
Hawk
Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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I'm ordering one of these today. I had quite a few options I was thinking about, but this always catches my eye when in browse motionrc. I have had it with that damn 64mm saber. I just can't get it to fly correctly. From what I understand the little saber is a tough plane to keep in the air sometimes, but the saber is my all time favorite airplane. The 80mm will be in my hangar soon, but I'm not a club member here yet, so I need a park sized plane. This beautiful plane will look good with my lightning II. I'd rather this be a frogfoot, but nobody makes them, and this is pretty similar.
Anybody have any recommendations? Stuff they wish they had done before they built it?
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You'll love this plane and she doesn't take a backseat to the 80mm speed-wise. One of my faves and I have the A6, F5, Mig-21, Stinger 90and several other 64 and 70's.
If you do want a good hand launcher to have around, I highly recommend the FW 64mm F/A -18. A blast and cheap.
On the Yak, make sure the elevator servo wires are tightly connected before you glue the aft section. You have one shot at it. Once glued, it will be near impossible to get at those connections.
Thats is the only gluing. Goes together easily and quickly.
I fly off grass. Routinely use take-off flaps to shorten the roll. I take off with mid rates and switch to low after raising gear and flaps. On high rates she roll like a drill bit.
You could do the oleo strut mod but I still use the chicken legs. The trailing struts look cool but....
On landings, come in at a shallow approach angle. If you're too fast and too steep, she'll bounce.
Have fun. One of the best values out there! 200 bucks ? C'mon.
Hawk
Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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Originally posted by Bjkeith13 View PostI might get the 90mm yak someday, or the 70mm if the F-35 takes a hit that cant be fixed.
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Originally posted by Bjkeith13 View PostHmm. Well maybe I'll look at something else for 90mm. How's the big F-15 and F-18 fly?
No F-16. I'm tired of seeing F-16s everywhere. I'd love to see a F-22 or F-35 in 90mm. Moreso the 35. I've fallen head over heels for the F-35.
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Originally posted by Bjkeith13 View PostI decided against it..
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Originally posted by Bjkeith13 View PostHmm. Well maybe I'll look at something else for 90mm. How's the big F-15 and F-18 fly?
No F-16. I'm tired of seeing F-16s everywhere. I'd love to see a F-22 or F-35 in 90mm. Moreso the 35. I've fallen head over heels for the F-35.
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Originally posted by Bjkeith13 View PostI'm ordering one of these today. I had quite a few options I was thinking about, but this always catches my eye when in browse motionrc. I have had it with that damn 64mm saber. I just can't get it to fly correctly. From what I understand the little saber is a tough plane to keep in the air sometimes, but the saber is my all time favorite airplane. The 80mm will be in my hangar soon, but I'm not a club member here yet, so I need a park sized plane. This beautiful plane will look good with my lightning II. I'd rather this be a frogfoot, but nobody makes them, and this is pretty similar.
Anybody have any recommendations? Stuff they wish they had done before they built it?
"Just a quick overview that I have some experience. I have flown non stop for 39 years. I fly Turbine jets, EDF's, giant scale, helicopters and just about everything else including IMAC for 12 years. I have been around. I now have several Freewing/Motion RC EDF's and they all fly great. This Yak 130 is the best EDF I have ever flown and I have flown hundreds. This airplane is so stable and I have let no less then 12 Turbine jet pilots fly it and they said it tracks like a jet not an EDF. We all have done every maneuver out there in jet style and this plane will do it. I have done a vertical split S on takeoff. I am running a 6S, and the 12 bladed fan. This is my favorite EDF and I have almost 100 flights on it in just 2 months. In my almost 100 flights I say when you land just keep on 2 clicks above idle for power all the way to the ground and hold it off. it will kiss the ground you will love it. I hope Motion RC is around forever because I am enjoying what they are selling more than anywhere. A hundreds thumbs up for this Yak 130 !!!!!!!!!!!!" By Bob E
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So have you had a chance to use the gyro yet? I just bought 2 of these myself but haven't had a chance to install them yet. I think I'll copy your plywood shelf idea for mine;)Originally posted by scooter genie View PostThat's exactly how I balanced mine. I think the rates were just a little too high, and it was blowing pretty good that day. I installed the A3 super 2 by fabricating a plywood shelf above the Battery....Check it out.
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Out all the FW jets I have in my squadron, this is one that doesn't need a stabilizer. Awesome plane, great value.
Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom
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Originally posted by fairplane View PostSo have you had a chance to use the gyro yet? I just bought 2 of these myself but haven't had a chance to install them yet. I think I'll copy your plywood shelf idea for mine;)
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No time is a good time, but on the maiden.......dang. The latch on mine is a very positive lock. Can't imagine how that could have come off. Most of my mishaps are because of pilot error. I've lost very few due to equipment malfunctions, but I always triple check everything before and after each flight, On my maidens, I'm always a nervous wreck. So is it repairable ?
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