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  1. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    It was either Mickey or Jerry that fixed it. haha But, here is how it came out: I actually think it looks kinda cool. haha And, it is solid and totally fixes the problem with the spats. A 4-1/2" tire works with plenty of clearance, and a 5" will fit but needs a slight mod to the glass and...
  2. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    This didn't leave the spat at the same angle as the tire, but as you can see in this pic I fixed that:
  3. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Okay, before the maiden I realized virtually no ground clearance under the spats, and very little room around the 4" tire was just not going to work out. So, Mickey and Jerry both showed up and dremel'd out a new hole for the axle bolt and drilled a new blind nut. I was also planning to use...
  4. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    I used the stock tailwheel... the tiller arm is slightly offset from the pivot point, so I put in some eye hook slightly offset from the rudder hinge line. I also kept the eye hooks the same distance apart as the holes in the tiller arm. Doing both those things allows me to go with strong...
  5. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Power Absorption Devices. :) Some pics from right after the maiden (a maiden that when I went to trim out, I realized there was nothing to trim out, zero clicks):
  6. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    I did. ;) Disclaimer: I AM WAY IN THE HONEYMOON PHASE. However... Planes have just gotten better. This plane is awesome. I am so glad I spent a little extra time on it getting the covering how I wanted, soldering all the PADs in, et al. Because it is definitely a keeper.
  7. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Might have to go fly today:
  8. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    I installed the pull/pull rudder and thought the Aeroworks included hardware and setup, along with the Hitec linear travel and holding power, made the installation a breeze and very satisfying.
  9. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    BTW, the Hitec 9380 servos travel the exact same distance off center out of the box. All 8 of them that I have. I've never experienced that with a servo before.
  10. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    You know if we eliminate the planes these shoots will go a lot easier. haha
  11. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    No ignition battery nor ignition switch sounds good, and like a weight savings. I think since I already put a switch and battery on this plane I'll put up a few flights that way, and then remove them and replace them with this little gizmo. Tavis (aka Buttface) swears by them and talked me into...
  12. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Kylee was great, 24 year old college grad engaged to a guy just finishing up 12 years of schooling and getting ready to start his career as a doctor. Living in San Diego with a view of the bay, life for them is pretty darn good. :)
  13. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    That about sums it up. haha I love A123's (they are awesome for cordless hand tools)... I thought they'd be the end all. But, you do talk about some of the downsides, steep drop off on the discharge curve, no convenient way to know how close you are to that curve, and a bit extra weight. But...
  14. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    That has been my experience!
  15. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Sitting here shiny new and ready for the next plane (or might even end up in this plane after a few flights, who knows!). :) I put a DA-170 on the H9 Sukhoi two months ago (runs great and is strong). Now I'm putting a 3W-170CS on this AW Yak55M. Might even try a ZDZ 180 on the next plane! My...
  16. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Here's a slideshow of the photoshoot with a little bonus video at the end. haha
  17. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    Here's a pic under the hood, just cuz I think it's cool. haha
  18. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    I would love to, but no time and money. :/ But, the next plane will come up soon and we'll see if we can't even improve on this photoshoot. I always want more and better! haha
  19. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    I think you're going to like the slideshow. :)
  20. Joe Hunt

    Assembly: Aeroworks QB 150cc Yak 55M

    My pleasure... and send some of that rain my way! We're drying out over here! haha
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