Quique Somenzini's new Yak 54

[Karl G. Mueller]

Mike,

The fact that Quique and Wayne Ulery, designer of the EU 1, have joined 
in a Model Building and Import Co. might have something to do with it. They
had a booth at the Toledo show and I know that Wayne has built some of the
models Quique was flying. It could be that Wayne did the design on the Yak
54, if not some of the building.

Karl G. Mueller
kgamueller at rogers.com

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: mike mueller 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 4:37 PM
  Subject: Re: Quique Somenzini's new Yak 54


   Mickey Losardo looked at the plane and was totally impressed. He's the fussiest builder I have ever met. If he thinks it's good than it must be. Mike

  Larry N Lisa <jed241 at msn.com> wrote: 
    Lisa and I looked at the YAK 54 and talked to Quique. He had just finished discussing the plane with the IMAC folks. If I recall correctly the plane did qualify for IMAC competition. 

    If this is the case and it also performs well for Pattern it will be interesting to follow.

    Larry Diamond
    NSRCA 3083
    AMA 5024

    ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Tony Stillman 
      To: discussion at nsrca.org 
      Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 10:39 AM
      Subject: Re: Quique Somenzini's new Yak 54


      Mike:

      OK.  I expect them in  a couple of weeks.  Tom Weedon ordered one from me at the Toledo show!

      Tony Stillman
      Radio South
      3702 N. Pace Blvd.
      Pensacola, FL 32505
      1-800-962-7802
      www.radiosouthrc.com
        ----- Original Message ----- 
        From: mike mueller 
        To: discussion at nsrca.org 
        Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 9:23 AM
        Subject: Re: Quique Somenzini's new Yak 54


         Sounds pretty good to me Tony. This type of plane might just be what's needed to give pattern a boost. We are slowly edging closer and closer to IMAC in design and flying style. These types of planes also have the potential to attract new flyers. They look great and are affordable. They offer wide body performance which is what were striving for and they are good crossover planes that allow for sport flying them as well. I'm going to place my order soon and give it a try. Mike

        Tony Stillman <tony at radiosouthrc.com> wrote: 
          Mike:

          I looked at it at the show, and ordered some!  It is very well built and looks great.  Quique said it comes in right around 11 lbs., but with a light battery pack and a CF wing tube, it would be around 10 lbs, 10 oz.

          I'm expecting them in about 2 weeks.  The selling price is $399.99.


          Tony Stillman
          Radio South
          3702 N. Pace Blvd.
          Pensacola, FL 32505
          1-800-962-7802
          www.radiosouthrc.com
            ----- Original Message ----- 
            From: mike mueller 
            To: discussion at nsrca.org 
            Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 7:40 AM
            Subject: Quique Somenzini's new Yak 54


             I like the looks of this new ARF. I'd like to know if anyone has an opinion about it's ability to be a decent pattern plane. It fits the parameters of F3a pattern and the cost will only be around $400. Any opinions are apprecaited. thanks, Mike
            http://www.somenzini.com/


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