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Sport Refreshing the Yak

dhal22

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After bringing in my Pilot 100cc Yak for a mild tune up I kept finding more to do. So instead of burying the items in other threads I'll start a dedicated one.
My NoBS nimh batteries are dependable, easy to charge and have plenty of juice for my 3 flight average but it's time to move on.
With my heavier 3W-106 batteries cannot mount in the dedicated area, hopefully this area will work.

To be continued.
 

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dhal22

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Decided to replace the NoBS nimh ignition battery with a A123 battery (same vendor) but I think I used permanent thread lock on my cowling screws. One was so tight I ripped out the blind nut. The Yak is a little long in the tooth so no big deal, just needs a spot repair. Updated my 'What beer are you drinking tonight' while I'm at it. Mike, you will see a Skulpin in the background.
 

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dhal22

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While I'm replacing the ignition battery I added a kill switch.
 

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dhal22

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Adding louvers to the cowling. I did not order enough louvers so not complete here yet.
 

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dhal22

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Pulled out the heavy oem tank and dropped in a Taildragger RC tank.
 

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dhal22

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The original cans holder was just cheap lite ply and had broken in several places. Threw together something made out of G-10 and fuel tubing.
 

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