That sound created is largely due to spinning @ high rpm, or large diameter/low pitch prop, or both?? Reason asking is having the Taft Yak 11 version, but having the lower KV motor in it, and wanting having similar sound like this...
You can by going to a smaller prop. There will be a balance you’ll need to find between the diameter and the pitch to get the rpm’s up to where it needs to be. Just be aware that as the diameter decreases, you’ll generally want to increase the pitch to make up for the lost thrust and performance. So, you’ll have to experiment with different combinations.
a minute into the video I started thinking: I wonder what Chris is going to do to this one? since im on a Reno Air Racer kick right now, I had to check out Checkmate. She's polished metal! Oof Dah! How Ya gonna do that trick? I have a whole fleet of 1100mm racers. Dago Red, VooDoo, Critical Mass, Galloping Ghost (no Strega yet) . That Chrome Yak is a fine looking bird.
Well, I bought some paint in going to try on it, so we’ll see how it comes out. Plan is to fill the panel lines and smooth it out some, but not go too crazy with it. Hopefully it’ll look pretty good. 😊
@@Thercgeek Nice! Looking forward to that! I Bought this Plane a couple of years ago, through Banggood! I like the 'mods' that HK has added! I believe they added some addl. "rake", to the LG 4 better ground handling..!? IDK May You have Many Happy Landings!!
Can't wait to see the Reno version at Cane Ridge. I just bought the FMS Miss America Reno version. She is very fast (90+) and the aerobatics are outstanding. - Larry
As always a great review Chris & flight video. Appreciate the control throw info & as others have said, like to get my hands on one of your 3D printed travel gauge. 👍
Real Yak-11's were among the first aircraft shot down at the start of the Korean conflict by American pilots. They were considered tough to hit if flown by a competent pilot.
Hi Chris…another great video. I have a technical question not necessarily related to this plane. Is it always preferable to check the CG with the gear down? Thanks
Thanks! On the cg, it makes the most sense to me to cg in the most critical config to ensure safe control which would be takeoff and landing (gear down). That is my default for checking. That said, some manufacturers may recommend cg with the gear up (though I don’t see that very often), but the hope would be that they’ve accounted for the cg shift that can occur with retracting the gear on some aircraft.
That is the first prototype of my 3d printed deflection meter design. I’m hoping to have it done and available by the end of the month. The design needed a couple small tweaks. 😊
That is a prototype for my own 3d printed design. I’m hoping to have it in my store in a couple weeks. Just ironing out one last item to finish it off and it’ll be ready to go.
That’s a good question. I believe that there are smoke units that go on wing tips and such like that, but only means I’m aware of for exhaust smoke is with a gasser.
I love the sound! I have a flightline 1600mm spitfire with a 16 x 10 4 blade with a 390kv motor. All stock. Any idea how I can get it to sound like this?
Well, it has to do with the 2 blade prop and the higher RPM it's spinning. To get that from the Spitfire, you'd probably have to swap to a higher Kv motor and a smaller 2 blade propeller.
@@Thercgeek cheers for the heads up Chris👍, I like my 4 blade prop for the scale look so I'll keep it as is I think but wish more planes sounded like the Yak
@@Thercgeek Cool! Just wondering, since I'm considering this plane (it's one of the best sounding prop planes I've come across!), which ESC did you use? I'm a Spektrum guy and would probably end up doing the same as you. Also, in your experience, do you know of other prop planes of a similar size which sound as good as this or better?
Hi I'm putting a lot of detail on FMS Pitts V2 about same cost as kit but be fun l. There are two unknown factors the first one molotow chrome I know ok on plastic but have you tried it on epo foam?. I like to put it on grills and rivet details if not used it on models before I'm thinking trying on package foam the model comes in first as it's not so strong. Also Pledge floor Polish I want to use that to make pitts have gloss look on paint work and cockpit screen will Pledge turn yellow in time or is it ok to use. Cheers
I’m not familiar what that material. That said, epo foam is extremely resilient to solvents, so I’d be surprised if it didn’t work. Do be aware that the packaging foam is eps foam, not epo, so it will likely react if there are heavy solvents involved.
Well, it’s propped for 6s, so you’d probably want to look at using a more appropriate prop for 4s. Otherwise, performance will probably be pretty lackluster.
I like that color scheme. The light and dark makes it easy to see and the sound, cool.
It does show up really well.
Electric has gone a long way. Amazing flight at par with sound and looks!
Nice plane, lots of presence in the air and it sounds great with that prop, thanks again for another solid plane review!
Thanks for watching! 😊
That sound created is largely due to
spinning @ high rpm, or large diameter/low pitch prop, or both?? Reason asking is having the Taft Yak 11 version, but having the lower KV motor in it, and wanting having similar sound like this...
It’s from the prop and motor combo and it spinning at higher rpm’s. Maybe grab the prop and motor from HK and drop that in there?
@@Thercgeek I thought can cheat by changing lower pitch prop to get some sound without changing motor and larger esc...😂
You can by going to a smaller prop. There will be a balance you’ll need to find between the diameter and the pitch to get the rpm’s up to where it needs to be. Just be aware that as the diameter decreases, you’ll generally want to increase the pitch to make up for the lost thrust and performance. So, you’ll have to experiment with different combinations.
Looks cool reminds me of the Grumman Avenger .
great looking plane
Sounds awesome 👌
Sounds and looks amazing.
Outstanding shipmate. Press on. USS Kitty Hawk CV-63. Jan 1980 to July 1983.
a minute into the video I started thinking: I wonder what Chris is going to do to this one? since im on a Reno Air Racer kick right now, I had to check out Checkmate. She's polished metal! Oof Dah! How Ya gonna do that trick? I have a whole fleet of 1100mm racers. Dago Red, VooDoo, Critical Mass, Galloping Ghost (no Strega yet) . That Chrome Yak is a fine looking bird.
Well, I bought some paint in going to try on it, so we’ll see how it comes out. Plan is to fill the panel lines and smooth it out some, but not go too crazy with it. Hopefully it’ll look pretty good. 😊
@@Thercgeek Nice! Looking forward to that! I Bought this Plane a couple of years ago, through Banggood! I like the 'mods' that HK has added! I believe they added some addl. "rake", to the LG 4 better ground handling..!? IDK
May You have Many Happy Landings!!
This sounds incredible!
Can't wait to see the Reno version at Cane Ridge. I just bought the FMS Miss America Reno version. She is very fast (90+) and the aerobatics are outstanding. - Larry
Cool! I should have Czech mate out there next week hopefully. She’s all ready to go, but need to do some final checks still.
Another thing you should do , and I did it as well is put spacers on the outside of the retract mounts so the struts sit straight up and down
Nice video man! Love your videos g
Thanks man!
STRAIGHT DOWN THE LINE RED LINE MMM TOP FLIGHT THAT SOUNDS SWEET AS
COMES WITH THE BIGGEST BOX 📦 EVER BIGGEST THAN THE PITTS 1400MM
Good Review of plane , just found this plane on HK site and wanted another perspective
Thanks! It’s a fun flyer
As always a great review Chris & flight video. Appreciate the control throw info & as others have said, like to get my hands on one of your 3D printed travel gauge. 👍
Awesome, thanks!
Nice air frame and size , that plane has speed written all over it ! Tempting to get into electrics as they keep improving . Good clip Chris .
Thanks Brian! This does seem kind of in your wheelhouse…though a touch small for you. 🤣
Real Yak-11's were among the first aircraft shot down at the start of the Korean conflict by American pilots. They were considered tough to hit if flown by a competent pilot.
Man, I love the sound of it.
Right?!
That's a nice one. Looks like you are flying in California...
Yep!
I put a 16x8 MAS Scimitar on mine to compensate for 6000ft. Without a doubt the best sounding prop plane I have.
I noticed the Ron Cole displays in the background. I have that same F-117 display, along with many other ones.
Cool! I really like his artwork and displays
The struts do have suspension, its more towards the top of the strut that moves , they wouldnt be $50 for the set if they were fixed struts
Ah, I see that now. Thanks for the correction!
Q / What does the Geek have for lunch? A/ Micro chips . You gotta stop sniffing that foam tac man 😀 Good review and cred to your camera man 👍
Hahaha, thanks!
Dude you’re too much!!!! Great video!! Looks like an awesome flyer!! Like to watch the rework video.
Haha, thanks!
LAUNCH TIME 👍
Hi Chris…another great video. I have a technical question not necessarily related to this plane. Is it always preferable to check the CG with the gear down? Thanks
Thanks! On the cg, it makes the most sense to me to cg in the most critical config to ensure safe control which would be takeoff and landing (gear down). That is my default for checking. That said, some manufacturers may recommend cg with the gear up (though I don’t see that very often), but the hope would be that they’ve accounted for the cg shift that can occur with retracting the gear on some aircraft.
Ok. Thanks for your advice.
Good question 👍
There is a small shock absorber higher up in the strut. It's not the amount of travel that you would expect on a strut of that size but it's there.
Someone else mentioned that too and I found it. Guess I should’ve looked closer, doh! 😆
@@Thercgeek I gotta be honest, I only knew about it when I got mine cause someone pointed it out to me :p
Yeah, a little different in terms of design, but I’m glad to see that in there.
You are a very nice pilote 👍✈️are you never crash one plane 🤔🙄? Salut from france🇫🇷😁
Thank you! Crashes do happen on occasion. 😊
Looks like a fun plane! I noticed a cool looking control surface deflection gauge in the video. Are those available? Great video, as always!
That is the first prototype of my 3d printed deflection meter design. I’m hoping to have it done and available by the end of the month. The design needed a couple small tweaks. 😊
When i can buy your printed deflection meter?
Hi there, nice plane! Could I ask what is it called that you measure the throw's with and where did you get it?
That is a prototype for my own 3d printed design. I’m hoping to have it in my store in a couple weeks. Just ironing out one last item to finish it off and it’ll be ready to go.
Are there smoke units for electrics like this? I’m new to the hobby, been flying these for about a year.
Looking forward to getting into Giant Scale
That’s a good question. I believe that there are smoke units that go on wing tips and such like that, but only means I’m aware of for exhaust smoke is with a gasser.
Czech Mate
I love the sound! I have a flightline 1600mm spitfire with a 16 x 10 4 blade with a 390kv motor. All stock. Any idea how I can get it to sound like this?
Well, it has to do with the 2 blade prop and the higher RPM it's spinning. To get that from the Spitfire, you'd probably have to swap to a higher Kv motor and a smaller 2 blade propeller.
@@Thercgeek cheers for the heads up Chris👍, I like my 4 blade prop for the scale look so I'll keep it as is I think but wish more planes sounded like the Yak
I see you are using IC5 on the battery, the website says it requires XT90? Did you swap the ESC?
Ah, good eye. The ic5 will fit the xt90 actually. That said, I did swap the esc to play with the smart a little bit but forgot to mention it. 😬
@@Thercgeek Cool! Just wondering, since I'm considering this plane (it's one of the best sounding prop planes I've come across!), which ESC did you use? I'm a Spektrum guy and would probably end up doing the same as you. Also, in your experience, do you know of other prop planes of a similar size which sound as good as this or better?
Hi I'm putting a lot of detail on FMS Pitts V2 about same cost as kit but be fun l. There are two unknown factors the first one molotow chrome I know ok on plastic but have you tried it on epo foam?. I like to put it on grills and rivet details if not used it on models before I'm thinking trying on package foam the model comes in first as it's not so strong. Also Pledge floor Polish I want to use that to make pitts have gloss look on paint work and cockpit screen will Pledge turn yellow in time or is it ok to use. Cheers
I’m not familiar what that material. That said, epo foam is extremely resilient to solvents, so I’d be surprised if it didn’t work. Do be aware that the packaging foam is eps foam, not epo, so it will likely react if there are heavy solvents involved.
Launch time for civilians only!
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Thx for the video. Can I use 4 S battery with this plane and fly it little slower?
Well, it’s propped for 6s, so you’d probably want to look at using a more appropriate prop for 4s. Otherwise, performance will probably be pretty lackluster.
@@Thercgeek cheers 👌
HK offers a military version with a slower motor
Why the silly grooves on the wing?
Those are intended to mimic panel lines. They are a bit large, but I’ve been refinishing this one into Czech mate and have since filled them all in.
Russian planes are not popular right now!!!
Indeed. I choose to believe it to be based on one of the Czech built versions. 😉