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1. 12:11 AM - Please Read - Who is "Matt Dralle" and What are "The Lists"...? (Matt Dralle)
2. 12:45 AM - strong (Mark Jefferies YAK UK Ltd)
3. 12:15 PM - YAk World Aerobatic Championships (Mike Beresford)
4. 08:49 PM - Re: Yak-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 11/26/05 (MikSpin@aol.com)
5. 10:20 PM - CJ-6's on the water (Barry Hancock)
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| Subject: | Please Read - Who is "Matt Dralle" and What are "The Lists"...? |
--> Yak-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
Dear Listers,
Who is Matt Dralle and what exactly are these Lists? Well, I've been working in
the information technology industry for over 20 years primarily in computer
networking design and implementation. I've also had a rather extensive background
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The strong 304 is certainly the best and most comfortable chute, while your at
it get the static line option, approx 50$ also. makes PAX briefing easier, ....just
jump !!! The static line attached direct to the closure pins so if that
does not work nothing will. In a panic or unusual attitude jump you could well
hit the tailplane and be unconscious but still come down to tell the story.
One criticism of strong they make the harness fit all, but in Europe we don't eat
as many big macs so spare harness is in abundance!! :>)))
2" high density foam cushion is strongly recommended. 5ft 8" person may need 2"
hard base to bring to the best height in a 52.
We have sold over 100 of these chutes and no complaints, saying that no one has
used one!!
cheers, mj
Time: 08:24:46 AM PST US
From: "Valkyre1" <Valkyre1@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: Yak-List: Strong 'chutes
Craig,
According to about 90% of the people who responded to my request for help,
you are absolutely right. The Strong chutes seem to be the way to go. I've put
two of those with the lumbar supports,zip out foam, and red star logos on my
CJ "need" list, - along with the carbon monoxide detector.
What can I say? The Yak list breakfast club is "awesome".
Thanks "Doc" for the "ditto" and Dennis for the update on the $ extra for
the Red Star. Since my membership to Red Star is being processed....of course
I MUST have the logo. (Laugh). Too bad about the customer service problem. I
hope that this was just an unfortunate isolated incident and not SOP for the
company.
What are your prices on the chutes as specified Dennis? I've also heard that
the "porosity" on Strongs is the best.
I just got back from about 10 days SCUBA diving, so I've really neglected
my emails among other things, but am catching up. While we're at it, the CJ
is still awaiting the annual and pre purchase inspection, so if you guys out there
have any other recommendations about what I should have done or added to
it while I'm at it, I would appreciate it. ( I'll have to see what I can do now,
or will do when my wallet recovers later.)
Ah Cliff, I got a real kick out of your bail out recommendation - "Stay there,
I'm going for help!" If you don't mind, I'm going to use that one. That was
hilarious. I'll just have to be sure that my friends have a sense of humor
or they won't fly with me. (Grin).
On another subject, the only other aircraft that I've ever been part owner
in was a T-34. It was so long ago that about all I recall is flying it and spending
all weekend keeping the shiny fuselage (not painted) polished.
It broke my heart when the Texan who bought it from me immediately crashed
it showing off over his ranch when he flew it home and induced an accelerated
stall. I also felt bad that he bought the farm while doing so. I've decided that
while none of us will ever achieve perfection, (speaking for myself) I will
continue to strive for it and excel at recovery if I can't avoid creating the
problem in the first place.
Nice as it was, I think that the CJ will be the best and I am certainly fortunate
in not having to deal with the problems the T-34 is confronting now.
Fraternally, - Val
Best regards, Mark
www.yakuk.com
+44 (0)1767 651156 office +44 (0)7785 538 317 mobile
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| Subject: | YAk World Aerobatic Championships |
--> Yak-List message posted by: Mike Beresford <mike_beresford@yahoo.co.uk>
Hi all
The website for the Yak-52 World Aerobatics
Championships is now online:
http://www.yakwac.com/
Are we seeing any of you out here for the event?
Blue skies
Mike Beresford
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| Subject: | Re: Yak-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 11/26/05 |
Does anyone have a good source or info for beefing up the upper section of
the Yak-52 rudder where the paint tends to crack? Thanks
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| Subject: | CJ-6's on the water |
--> Yak-List message posted by: Barry Hancock <barry@flyredstar.org>
Gang,
The first two of our initial batch of 6 fully overhauled CJ-6A's are on
the water as I write this and will be here in time for Christmas.
While a bit big for a stocking stuffer, these CJ's would certainly make
a statement by the Christmas tree.... ;) One of the two aircraft is
sold and we are now taking deposits on the other 5. For more
information, please visit www.cj6.com.
Cheers,
Barry
Barry Hancock
Worldwide Warbirds, Inc.
1-866-L39-JETS
cell (949) 300-5510
www.worldwidewarbirds.com
www.sharedsquadrons.com
www.cj6.com
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