Wayne Bolin's 37.5% Yak 54

 

 I have not done a build thread in a while or on any of the last dozen planes I built so with Wayne’s new plane I figured it was time. Wayne’s plan is for this plane to be his “Joe Nall” Flyer. This will not be a detailed build, mostly just a fallow along install. Hope you enjoy.

Pilot RC Yak 37.5%  122" Wing Span GP 176evo MTW Headers and Pro Flow Cans

The plane came to me already built but built by a good friend of mine. The plane is stripped and inspected with only a few modification to make otherwise it was built excellent. 

First parts to install back into the plane are servos. We are using Hitec 7955^TH. We will run them at 6V using Fromeco regulators.  The previous owner used a Smart Fly Power Board but we will be using Futaba so there is no need for the Power Board. I will install the regulators where the Power board was, this should not change the balance of the plane from previous set up.

For the rudder we are using an SWB Self Adjusting Rudder Tray. Once the tray is assembled I installed it into the existing rudder tray the factory put in the fuselage. A little bit of programming and the rudder servos are set. The beauty of this tray is if one servo fails the other can still operate the rudder. With it being self-adjusting there is less strain on the servos and chance of binding.

 

I used two Fromeco 5200 Ion batteries for the receiver. Both are installed just behind the rudder tray.

I ran all the wiring along the sides above and below the wing saddle for a clean set up. The switch for the receiver is Fromeco Wolverine which is a dual battery and charge port switch. This switch is set for a failsafe ON.

 

Wayne is using a Futaba 14 channel receiver. This will give him plenty of channels including one for smoke.

The servos are installed in the wings and stabs but we are waiting for 2” SWB servo arms to get here.

The engine, fuel tank, smoke tank, spinner and numerous other parts should be arriving in a day or two. Expected maiden flight is Thanksgiving Day!

With a couple late evenings this should be no problem.

Next post will be the engine install. Since I did not install the firewall I have measured and checked the thrust angle and it appears to be right on so mounting time is cut way down and should come together quick.  I will also go into detail on the smoke system install with the new V-2 Harris Competition Smoke Pump.

Stay tuned.