---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 07/12/07: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 08:46 AM - Aerostar (Jerry Painter) 2. 12:43 PM - Stars and Bars Insignia (Tom Johnson) 3. 01:07 PM - Re: Stars and Bars Insignia (Roger Kemp) 4. 01:16 PM - Re: Stars and Bars Insignia (tjyak50) 5. 03:59 PM - Re: Stars and Bars Insignia (Tim Gagnon) 6. 04:12 PM - Re: YAK Radio part (ROBERT SCHWARTZ) 7. 06:26 PM - If you were on a desert airstrip with a broken Yak..... (Tim Gagnon) 8. 08:39 PM - Yak 55 (Herb Coussons) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 08:46:17 AM PST US From: "Jerry Painter" Subject: Yak-List: Aerostar Gents-- While I may be talking through my hat (as usual), I'd suggest that supporting Aerostar and their dealers is a good thing to do if we want to keep our airplanes alive and well. Yes, they have problems, and much of what some have said here is true (or used to be true), but they are also the only manufacturer in the world for the -52. Bad mouthing them won't impr ove things. Try dealing with NAMC--if you can reach them--for a fun experien ce. There is never going to be any substitute. Cheap surplus parts are alre ady drying up (right, Doug and Jill?). Its been several years now since I was a dealer for Aerostar, but I belie ved then and now that they have the capability to provide full support for us here in the US and worldwide--if they could just figure out the US market and how to operate here. Keep at it, Cristian, Bill and George, Lindsey and Mark and Richard, too! Yes, they are stubborn and slow learners. It's a very small market and they're just trying to survive just like everyone e lse You also need to realize that many of the appliances and incidentals we re manufactured by others (just like everywhere else in the world) and many of those companies have gone out of business or converted to doing other thi ngs On the other hand, they have shown a willingness to try to adapt to our w ay of thinking, I.e., Yak-52W and TW, engines, Festival LSA etc. If you thi nk their prices are high, buy something from Lycoming, Boeing, Beech or Cess na. When 172's sell for over $200K, 182's for $350K+, Bonanzas for $700K, Barons for over $1 Million etc., $240K (or whatever the price is now) for a brand new -52TW is a screaming steal. Shoulda bought one when they were $150K, partner! We're never going to see NEW -52's for $60K (or $15K clapped-out used CJ's) again. And jet fuel will never be $1/gallon again , either, sorry, Barry. Yes, I agree the Termikas TD version has some advantages, the oil cooler needs to be relocated etc., but Termikas is selling a converted USED airplane for not much less money than a NEW airplane from Aerostar. Aerostar has made many improvements since the ea rly production TW's, too. If they could sell a few more maybe they could aff ord to make MORE improvements. With 74 gallons, a baggage compartment, modern avionics, Dynons, lights e tc. the W and TW are terrific NEW airplanes that absolutely put T-6's, Nanchangs (sorry--I love CJ's) and T-34's in the shade, especially for aerobatics. And with a tailwheel they're GOOD LOOKING, too. I congratul ate Aerostar for their efforts and wish them well. I hope they figure out ho w to do business in the US. The days of postwar military surplus fire sale s are long over. Stocks of cheap surplus parts won't last much longer. Th e US hegemon has seen its day. So, next time you need a NEW airplane or something for your -52 or CJ cal l Bill Austin (ever sell your Yugoslavian T-6?), Braben or Cristian and let them see what they can do for you. You may get a pleasant surprise--especially if you're used to doing business with Cessna or Beec h. But then I'm just preaching to the choir, right? Jerry Painter Wild Blue Aviation www.FlyWBA.com JP@FlyWBA.com 425-876-0865 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 12:43:37 PM PST US From: "Tom Johnson" Subject: Yak-List: Stars and Bars Insignia Anybody have a good clean image of the US Star and Bar logo for the side of the airplane? Please email directly to: tomjohnson@cox.net --------------------------- Thomas Johnson, Airpower Insurance, LLC 36 West Ocotillo Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013-1235 Tel: 602-628-2701 or Toll Free: 866-475-9199 E: tomjohnson@cox.net or Fax: 623-321-5843 Free Quote: www.airpowerinsurance.com * Privacy Information ** NO insurance can be started or changed by email until confirmed in writing. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 01:07:13 PM PST US From: "Roger Kemp" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Stars and Bars Insignia Tom, I can get you all the subdued you want. If you want the Red, white and blue insignia I can go to the static displays on base get a picture of on for you. Doc From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Tom Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 2:35 PM Subject: Yak-List: Stars and Bars Insignia Anybody have a good clean image of the US Star and Bar logo for the side of the airplane? Please email directly to: tomjohnson@cox.net --------------------------- Thomas Johnson, Airpower Insurance, LLC 36 West Ocotillo Road, Phoenix, AZ 85013-1235 Tel: 602-628-2701 or Toll Free: 866-475-9199 E: tomjohnson@cox.net or Fax: 623-321-5843 Free Quote: www.airpowerinsurance.com * Privacy Information ** NO insurance can be started or changed by email until confirmed in writing. ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 01:16:52 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Stars and Bars Insignia From: "tjyak50" Thanks Doc: What I am really looking for is a good image of the logo itself that I can take to my sign shop and get new ones printed on vinyl. I may have to just re-create it which is what I did last time, but lost the artwork. The ones on my airplane are showing wear after 2.5 years. Tj Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=123472#123472 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 03:59:33 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Stars and Bars Insignia From: "Tim Gagnon" Tom, Fly over to the CAF hangar at Falcon and see what they can do for you. They might just what you need. You going to be around next weekend? I might be out? Tim Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=123499#123499 ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:12:51 PM PST US From: "ROBERT SCHWARTZ" Subject: Re: Yak-List: YAK Radio part Gentlemen I am looking for the frequency selector that goes in right front cockpit of Yak 52 to tune Baklin 5 radio. Must be in good working condition. Need ASAP thanks for any help Bob Schwartz ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 06:26:30 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: If you were on a desert airstrip with a broken Yak..... From: "Tim Gagnon" What would you have as a minimum in a tool kit you could carry in the airplane....... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=123517#123517 ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:39:51 PM PST US From: Herb Coussons Subject: Yak-List: Yak 55 Anyone know this plane? I know there are alot of yak pilots in Alabama. Other than the prop strike - does anyone know its history. Or the reason the insurance totaled it and bought it. I heard Carl Hays say that if these engines had a prop strike like this - no need to worry about the engine and DO NOT tear down to inspect. Would everyone agree? http://www.barnstormers.com/listing.php?id=179011 Herb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message yak-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/Yak-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/yak-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/yak-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.