Will you are diligent with practice, and it shows in your flying. You will just keep getting better my friend. I'm very glad you like the Crack Yak, they are great learning tools. Thank you very much for mentioning us...its always nice to see a fellow modeler get something of value from what we do. I notice your channel is growing...almost at the century mark! I'm not surprised, your content is something I look forward to watching.
Adam, Thanks for the kind words.. btw, my channel really grew last month... Wonder why, Hmmmm? Maybe you mentioning it on your wildly popular channel helped.. (I'm sure it was a HUGE help.....). Thanks.
@@SteffenRC It may just be because your channel is really good! We have you featured for Sept. as well...we only had the idea fir half the month in Aug. I hope it helps, but remember, they'll only subscribe if they like what they see when they get there. They must!!
@@ModelAV8RChannel Adam, I am having a hard time deciding between the Crack Yak or the Crack Laser “lite”. I want durability and as slow profile flying as I can. I don’t fly 3d, but looking for a very slow and highly acrobatic plane. these are the 2 I have come across. I may learn 3d, but want the plane to snap and roll quickly with out breaking when I bounce it off the ground. :) Thank you.
@@travislinton7258 Hey Travis, the Crack Laser Lite is one of the best 3D profile foamys I've ever flown. The build is similar to the standard series planes, but the construction is lighter and a bit more fragile. It's still easy to fix and none of them can be really smacked hard without at least a little fix involved every now and then. It is more responsive, and it will fly slower than a standard. The reason we recommend the standard series first is they are a bit tougher, and a fraction easier to fly because they are slightly less responsive. Basically all the TH stuff is good and any will do, but there are subtle differences a more skilled pilot can feel and take advantage of with the lighter ones.
Thanks, for the update. I enjoyed watching the flight. I'm enjoying my Twisted Hobbys Edge 540 as well. I was suprised how tough these planes are. I would have destroyed a balsa model 3 times already.
Thanks.. Thats quite the compliment coming from the makers of this wonderful plane.. I really enjoy this plane as you might have noticed from all the videos on my channel about her... Appreciate your comment a lot... - Will
Here you go in mm of deflection in each direction. Ail - 30,38,45. Elev - 35,45,50. Rud - 40,50,55 I started out in low rates and about 40-60% expo until I got the feeling of how she flew. They I adjusted the expo and typically fly in mid rates.. I'm just working on the Harrier and make sure I can master this. Then I'll move into hovering.. I'm getting pretty good at pushing my limits and its fun to see the improvements. Wind will really test your ability on this plane. I prefer to play with her on calm days.. But a steady wind makes harrier/hover a breeze (pun intended... :-) ). Good luck my friend... Will
Yep.. Nice this about this small plane is I can take her anywhere and fly in all sorts of locations... Having thick grass helps cushion the plane from impact...😀
I used the Crack Yak motor which has been outstanding.. I'm sure you can get something cheaper, but I just pulled the trigger on stock.. I'm using the EMAX ES08MA II 12g servo. About $8 or so.. No issues and I've beat the heck out of this plane.. Good luck, Will
Will you are diligent with practice, and it shows in your flying. You will just keep getting better my friend. I'm very glad you like the Crack Yak, they are great learning tools. Thank you very much for mentioning us...its always nice to see a fellow modeler get something of value from what we do. I notice your channel is growing...almost at the century mark! I'm not surprised, your content is something I look forward to watching.
Adam, Thanks for the kind words.. btw, my channel really grew last month... Wonder why, Hmmmm? Maybe you mentioning it on your wildly popular channel helped.. (I'm sure it was a HUGE help.....). Thanks.
@@SteffenRC It may just be because your channel is really good! We have you featured for Sept. as well...we only had the idea fir half the month in Aug. I hope it helps, but remember, they'll only subscribe if they like what they see when they get there. They must!!
@@ModelAV8RChannel Adam, I am having a hard time deciding between the Crack Yak or the Crack Laser “lite”. I want durability and as slow profile flying as I can. I don’t fly 3d, but looking for a very slow and highly acrobatic plane. these are the 2 I have come across. I may learn 3d, but want the plane to snap and roll quickly with out breaking when I bounce it off the ground. :)
Thank you.
@@travislinton7258 Hey Travis, the Crack Laser Lite is one of the best 3D profile foamys I've ever flown. The build is similar to the standard series planes, but the construction is lighter and a bit more fragile. It's still easy to fix and none of them can be really smacked hard without at least a little fix involved every now and then. It is more responsive, and it will fly slower than a standard.
The reason we recommend the standard series first is they are a bit tougher, and a fraction easier to fly because they are slightly less responsive. Basically all the TH stuff is good and any will do, but there are subtle differences a more skilled pilot can feel and take advantage of with the lighter ones.
Thanks, for the update. I enjoyed watching the flight. I'm enjoying my Twisted Hobbys Edge 540 as well. I was suprised how tough these planes are. I would have destroyed a balsa model 3 times already.
100% correct on the potential for destruction... So far, this model hasn't taken a big hit... But its just a matter of time.... :-)
Found your channel from @Model AV8R. Good pick👍
Those twisted hobbies thingies are awesome for practice.
Yes they are! It goes to the field on a regular basis.. Crazy fun without the risk of destroying one of my other EPO planes..
Nice video. thx for sharing. what timer was that with the 1 min announcement and 10aec countdown.
My Transmitter has a timer that will countdown if you want..
Great video!
Thanks.. Thats quite the compliment coming from the makers of this wonderful plane.. I really enjoy this plane as you might have noticed from all the videos on my channel about her... Appreciate your comment a lot... - Will
@@SteffenRC We totally feel you on this! We love designing and flying these models so much. Thank you for your kind words and support!
Back from your trip? Got an Edge 540 mini....haven't flown it yet.
Yep.. I'm back... Can't wait to see your Edge 540.... See you this week....
thank you.... i will buy it :)
I usually set up 3 rate options. Will you tell us how your rates look?
I wanted to maiden mine today but it's to windy here in north Utah.
Here you go in mm of deflection in each direction.
Ail - 30,38,45. Elev - 35,45,50. Rud - 40,50,55
I started out in low rates and about 40-60% expo until I got the feeling of how she flew. They I adjusted the expo and typically fly in mid rates.. I'm just working on the Harrier and make sure I can master this. Then I'll move into hovering.. I'm getting pretty good at pushing my limits and its fun to see the improvements. Wind will really test your ability on this plane. I prefer to play with her on calm days.. But a steady wind makes harrier/hover a breeze (pun intended... :-) ). Good luck my friend... Will
@@SteffenRC hey thanks for all the details. You rock! 👍
How much did it cost? With all the servos, esc, motor
I think all in its about $200.. Thats a guess so, plus or minus a bit... Its really worth it... The plane is bombproof....
What motor, prop, and battery are you using?
The motor is their recommended Crack Series 2305 1500kv. I'm using a 2S 600mah and a 9x4.7 prop....
Crack Yaks are fun. What batteries are you using?
Randy, I'm using a 2S 600mah. 5 min of flying is perfect. I may bump up to a 3S in the future..
@@SteffenRC thank you. 👍🏻🙂
@@SteffenRC what brand?
I have a suggestion fly over tall grass or weeds and it will last much longer they don't like the short grass or parking lots
Yep.. Nice this about this small plane is I can take her anywhere and fly in all sorts of locations... Having thick grass helps cushion the plane from impact...😀
What motor and servos did you go with? I’m on a bit tighter of a budget.
I used the Crack Yak motor which has been outstanding.. I'm sure you can get something cheaper, but I just pulled the trigger on stock.. I'm using the EMAX ES08MA II 12g servo. About $8 or so.. No issues and I've beat the heck out of this plane.. Good luck, Will
Servos?
ES08MA II 12g Mini Metal Gear Analog Servo
Seems like this would be a excellent first 3d plane - minus the receiver you have in yours?😂….
Ha no doubt.