This model to date is the only flying model of the YO-3a and was published as a construction article in the April 2008 Model Airplane News.This unusual model is sure to turn heads at any scale-flying event. It features full house flight controls, retractable gear, spoilers and a highly detailed cockpit.The difficult fuselage details has been provided in the plastic set making the assembly easier.This is not your son's glider; intermediate pilot skills are required
Specs:Wing span 74 inches; Length 41 inches; Flying weight 24 oz.; 6 channel radio required; Motor, E-flight 480 - 910 KVA; 25 AMP ESC; 2100 MAH 3 cell lipoly battery. Included in the short kit.:Laser cut wood; Plastic detail kit listed below:The plastic parts that you will receive are 30 pieces in all.One piece Canopy; One piece Cowl and cowl cheeks; Spinners, (you get a spare); Muffler fairing; Fuselage scoops; Two pilot figures with position able heads*;Two cockpit seats; Front and aft Instrument panels*; Aft bulkhead details; Night vision globe*;Target designator fairing; Tail wheel fairing; * assembly required, instructions are available for .pdf download. YO-3A website. http://www.yo-3a.com/photos.html; Here is a link to the build log I posted. (More photos and construction information.) http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719338; You will need to buy prop blades from Hobby Lobby if you intend to use the 6 blade hub that comes with the laser cut kit. The part number is FS 001 they are $1 each.http://www.hobby-lobby.com/slowprop.htm ; the tail wheel part number is SCE 023 ( the smallest one) http://www.hobby-lobby.com/landinggear.htm
