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  1. Aerobeez

    Pete's Tip of the Week Blog Series

    Hello and happy Wednesday again all! We have more tips that have been added to our blog! This weeks Tip of the Week: Engine Stand Off Set-Up When drilling your engine stand off holes, Pete will always drill each of the 4 holes at a larger diameter than the actual bolt diameter...
  2. Aerobeez

    NEW Video: Extra 330SC Cali Huck Santi Style!

    This was a personal preference thing. Pete and Santiago both prefer to fly without the SFGs. Regards, Aerobeez
  3. Aerobeez

    NEW Video: Extra 330SC Cali Huck Santi Style!

    Hey Bloosee, Thank you for the comment and we are supper happy here that you have enjoyed your Extra so much!If you have any pictures from your demo event we would love to see them. Keep having fun! Regards, Aerobeez
  4. Aerobeez

    NEW Video: Extra 330SC Cali Huck Santi Style!

    Hey 3DRC readers, happy hump day! Today we have new Youtube content on our 71" Extra 330SC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeckBclJ2i4 We also have a sale going on right now for this ARF! For a limited time you can grab one at $325! Click here to see the Red Extra330 ARF at Aerobeez...
  5. Aerobeez

    3dNater's Aerobeez 71" Extra 330SC

    The plane looks great 3dNater! Happy to see this plane up in the air again. Team Aerobeez
  6. Aerobeez

    Sbach342 20cc Profile Video Flight Review!

    Santi definitely knows how to put the planes to the test! Thanks for the reply and the support, Team Aerobeez
  7. Aerobeez

    Sbach342 20cc Profile Video Flight Review!

    Hey 3DRCF, we just did a video review of our Sbach 342 Profile in Purple and Black. Below you will see the write up that Pete put together to summarize the video. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/ppkxAabbhDo?list=UU_r5C9Y5a4ijXotyKhZqBrA In this first Sbach342 Profile review, Santiago is joined by Pete...
  8. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Hey Mike, Thank you for the feedback on our build guides. As for using Epoxy, we do not recommend this, as it does not have the same effect as "whicking" with thin CA. Thin CA will absorb into the wood making it stronger and also seal the small cracks between wood joints to some degree. Epoxy...
  9. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 3

    Step 33: Using thin CA, apply the CA to the interior of the motor box. Allow the CA to "wick" into the triangular wood stock and firewall for better strength. Step 34: Engine mounted and ready for cowling. Note: Test fit the cowling for the engine of your choice. Your exhaust area on...
  10. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 3

    Step 29: Rudder control surface horns installed. Step 30: Using Epoxy, apply to the 3 rudder hinges. Once coated well, insert the pivot hinges to the rudder. Pro Tip: Use a drop of house hold oil on the pivoting area of each hinge. This will prevent the hinge from being glued stuck in...
  11. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 2

    Step 25: Locate and remove the covering from the 2 surface slots per side for the rudder pull/pull surface horns. Step 26: The rudder control surface arms will need to be cut shorter to fit the rudder. Roughly cut the surface arms and test fit. You can use a rotary tool, hand saw...
  12. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 2

    Step 21: Install the main landing gear to the fuselage. The inside of the fuselage provides access to the lock nuts to the landing gear for easy installation. Step 22: Build the tail wheel section and test fit in the area under the tail fuselage. Step 23: Using the provided...
  13. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 2

    Step 17: Lightly press fit the blind nuts into the landing gear fiberglass wheel spats. When you tighten the spats to the landing gear, the blind nuts will self tighten to the wheel spats. Note: Be sure to notice the angle on the carbon fiber landing gear. The forward sweep angle is to be...
  14. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Step 13: Apply Medium CA to the surface horn slots and the fiberglass control surface horns. Once the control surface horn is coated well, press the horn quickly into the aileron. Step 14: Use Thin CA and fill the area next to the control surface horns. Same steps as the elevator...
  15. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Step 9: Elevators complete with perfect geometry and ready for install later to the fuselage. Step 10: Using a sharp hobby knife, locate and cut the area for the aileron servos. Pro Tip: There are different methods for the removing or cutting the aileron slot covering. Santiago uses an...
  16. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Step 7: Install the pushrod to the control surface and servo arm. Pro Tip: Although the screw nuts are nylon self locking nuts, Santiago will still use a drop of Blue Thread Lock on the nut. This will insure a solid screw to nut strength. Step 8: Adjust your pushrod...
  17. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Step 3: First locate the control surface horn slots and remove the 2 slot covering. Next insert medium thickness CA into the slots. Note: For this build, Santiago prefers to use medium thickness CA, you may choose otherwise if you have a different personal preference. You do not have to fill the...
  18. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Hi GSN Pilots and Builders! Welcome to our hands on Step by Step Aerobeez 30% YAK-55 build blog! This is a Pro build by our team pilot Santiago Perez. As always having experience with putting an ARF together is good, but with our guide even an inexperienced builder should be able to put this kit...
  19. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 2 Step 17: Lightly press fit the blind nuts into the landing gear fiberglass wheel spats. When you tighten the spats to the landing gear, the blind nuts will self tighten to the wheel spats. Note: Be sure to notice the angle on the carbon...
  20. Aerobeez

    Aerobeez 89" Yak 55 Step by Step Build Guide - Part 1

    Hi 3DRCF Pilots and Builders! Welcome to our hands on Step by Step Aerobeez 30% YAK-55 build blog! This is a Pro build by our team pilot Santiago Perez. As always having experience with putting an ARF together is good, but with our guide even an inexperienced builder should be able to put...
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