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  1. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Hoping to get 1 or 2 in before the wind and 100 degrees hit.
  2. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    A guy from Washington came for a family visit and brought his planes with. We got to watch him fly this scratch built 168" Blackburn Beverly. Awesome electric bird.
  3. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    It got a bit warm and light to not a breeze at times. About a dozen pilots made it out to fly, i got a good flight on my Yak. A few weeks ago we had an event and a guy won a 40 size trainer plane and radio. So im back to flying a glow trainer with buddy box to help him. A part of spreading fun...
  4. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Years ago K&B made a 60 Twister with a tuned pipe. Gold in color, one piece head and cylinder. Another guy told he had the engine and pipe didn't have a use for it, he said he wanted $30. Not anything close to a regular K&B, likes lots of that slimy spendy fuel tho.
  5. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Participated in AMA model aviation day festivities at the RC Propbusters field today. Windy as usual, but lots of flying. A paint ball gun shooting contest, using like crack yak foamies. Members of the Air Force competed and won against City Firefighters. IMAC flying demo, 3d, acrobatic, quads...
  6. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    I flew my 85cc Yak today and this Hanger 9 F-22 Raptor, zipps along fairly good with a 61 on it. Been a bit of time since it was flown.
  7. Yakman

    The 'What did you do in your workshop tonight?' thread

    I bought a new battery for one of the clubs lawn tractor. I pulled tractor out of the shed, put the battery in and climbed on. Hit the switch and let engine run a few. Shut it off and went to put the cover plate back on. All of sudden This damn snake comes out from underneath mower. Sure was...
  8. Yakman

    Black Hills Air Rally 2016!!!!

    The Black Hills Air Rally is August 25th-28th.
  9. Yakman

    Any Monokote users here?

    Did this some years ago, in Black and the stripes were chrome monocote. And i'll never touch that chrome stuff again.
  10. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Hoping to get out tomorrow. It been windy, snow, windy, rain and snow, windy.
  11. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Yes I understand with them landings, I've fixed the landing gear wood twice. The last time I needed help fixing the cannister also. Part of the hobby, part of the fun.
  12. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Yes my Yak is the 75cc, altho it has a DA 85 in it. The Yak is a great plane to have loads of fun with, just depends on what type of flying you want to do. Practice is a great idea. If you have help don't wait to fly that Yak,
  13. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Hey @rmyers, what is my Yak 54 doing in your trailer. LOL
  14. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Spent the morning with this youngster that drove over an hour to get to my location. Needed help getting the Thunder Tiger 46 set and give his LA Racer it's maiden flight. It's great to see and help somebody that age.
  15. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    I got the next 5 days off, hope to burn a bit of gas in my yak.
  16. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    M My son and his red headed girl friend just walked in, i read that statement to him. He agreed and wanted to know the hell web site i was on. lol
  17. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Bet that war bird with the 5 cylinder engine sounds awesome, that is in the above pics
  18. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    Been in a Mobile Crane certification class this week for work. Man im ready to do some flying with some friends this weekend.
  19. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    That Chipmunk might be fun to fly.
  20. Yakman

    The I'm going out flying thread 2016

    We have been getting in some great flying here at the Black Hills Huckfest. Great to see Terry Wiles win the 3d throwdown...
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