Extreme Flight is Back with a New Yak 54
 

That's right the world leader in the Yak department... before all those other guys jumped on the band wagon Chris created, is back in the Yak bussiness!

It's bigger then his old 68" model but a little smaller then the 87" 50cc version. His new 74" is classed as a 1.60 size aircraft.

Specifications:
Wingspan: 74 inches
Length: 71 inches
Wing Area: 1120 sq. in.
Weight: 10.25-12lbs
Power: 1.40-1.80 2/4 stroke (Electric details coming soon)
Radio: Modern radio with channel mixing, 5 high torque meta geared servos required for flight sufaces and 1 standard sevo for throttle.

74" Yak 54 ARF: $399.00 + shipping

74" Yak 54 Super Combo includes ARF w/ O.S. 1.60FX and Slimline Muffler $719.95 + shipping

http://www.extremeflightrc.com/html/74yak54.html

http://www.extremeflightrc.com/image...ak/mainpic.jpg

Why did they stop manufacturing the 87"?? I know there was a big demand for them and there was always a shortage, but if the company is still in business and they are still selling planes, why discontinue the 50cc class??

I talked to Chris at Toledo this year and he said that there are only about two or three factories overseas making the majority of the quality ARFs. His order for the 87" is so small, i would guess another 250 units like the first time, that he is being pushed back by the larger orders comming from the other companies selling Yaks.

Chris is a one man operation so I would guess he doesn't have the capitol of some of the larger companies.

At the time we spoke he wanted to release some more of the 50cc Yaks but wasn't sure what the future would hold. :( :(

Baseing this souly on what I have read, but posted by Chris on other forums, he ran into issues like Scaleguy said with shipments, and others copying his design. Therefore he stopped manufactuing them and moved his plant to another location, where he was going to start producing his designs only. From what I recall he put the 87" yak on the back burner for a while.

Again don't quote me on any of this, just going on what I have heard 2nd hand. Take it as it is. 8)

Electric yak
 

I just received one of his new 47" Electric yaks last week, it's already assembled and ready to test :D

Mike

Re: Electric yak
 

Mike,

Did you use one of his motors or go with something else... specs on your setup please. :D

Yak set up
 

Hi Jim,

Chris's torque motor , CC 35a speed control, hitec 65's , gonna try it with 3 cell 2100 prolites first, if it needs more go , I'll pick up a 4cell pack :D

Weighs in at 39oz with the 2100's

Mike

mike ,

you lucky bugger!! i was eyeing one of these up!! but deceide to wait for one of these instead! :D a buddyof mine know the distributer in the US so we'll probably get 1 each! everyone one needs one electric!! :wink:

here's the link tell me what you think!! they should be here buy december..i hope!!

http://www.fedonaircraft.net/


mannyh

Damn....just so happens I have a complete electric system laying around that would haul ass on something like this....what to do? :lol:

Chad... it's not a lawn dart though! :wink: :D