New Airframe Ideas

[stangflyer]

Ok everyone..... Besides the other projects I have going I am feeling the need to get my hands totally involved with another project. Kind of a distraction of sorts while the other projects come together. So, I am looking for ideas on a couple of new airframes. I picked up a nearly new 3W 170 and am just aching for another bigger plane. I would like to do something that would be very accommodating for the 3dub. Many of you out there in GSN land have had ample experience and knowledge of a variety of airframes and so I am looking for your input. I have been considering perhaps a 37.5% Pilot Yak 54 or maybe an MXS. I have been really getting more deeply involved with the whole 3D thing and feel I am ready for something that really gives a good slow flight characteristic and envelope for this type of flying. Since I have the GP powered Sukhoi, the 157 powered SD 260 and my PAU 300, I am looking for something a little different this time. I'd like to keep this opinion offering as an open suggestion without a lot of "fan boy" influence. Just a basic idea of airframes, their flight characteristics and why the suggestion. I am actually considering two new airframes in the near future. One being for the 170 and another 100cc class airframe. Perhaps for the 100cc class I will be looking at Terry's @Terryscustom new Viper ST. First things first though....

So lets hear it everyone. Got some ideas? Suggestions? I want to hear them all.....Muchly appreciato.....

 

[HRRC Flyer]

Hey @stangflyer ,

How about one of these ?....................................................................................................

 

[dhal22]

I fly a 35% Pilot Yak 54 and love it. Being a classic pattern fan I find myself looking at the Yak 55's a lot. I think it would make a great looking precision flyer with the option to switch to high rates and bang the sticks.

 

[Terryscustom]

The 37.5% pilot yak is amazing. Short of kit building it seems that market is short on original airframes.

 

[tylerzx9r]

I myself own a Pilot 37.5% Yak and do enjoy it a lot! I was also in the same boat a year ago and asked @Terryscustom about the Viper-ST, and now am excited to get the time to finish, and fly it! I also own a PAU Edge 540, and love the way it flies in different characteristics than the Pilot. I would say for your 170 you need to go larger if it were a Pilot Yak, like 40%. If I were in your boat now...... I would suggest the Viper-ST Kit from Terry for the 100cc!

 

[Bunky.F.Knuckle]

OMP has a couple of 42% Ravens left. I think he wants about $1200 for the airframe. Atleast that's what he was selling them for in Toledo.

www.ohiomodelproducts.com

 

[sweetpea]

That engine would be awesome in the old H9 Ultimate....if you can find one.

 

[Xpress]

I'd think something like an Edge or Extra would be a better candidate. Yak's tend to wobble a bit in harriers

Pilot has several 40% Edge or Extra's.

 

[Taildraggerrc]

I really like my aeroplus rc 126" yak55

 

[49dimes]

Rob if you want a project how about a classic racer with a Mahkee....moheee.....Mokhi....Well you get the point.