---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 05/14/08: 4 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:05 AM - Re: Avionics (Jan Mevis) 2. 01:31 AM - Re: Dennis Saverese issue on Yak 18T delivery (bad list reply) (Allan) 3. 04:13 PM - Re: Lone Star Red Star (Marcus Bates) 4. 10:10 PM - Re: Oshkosh Yak List (Tryon) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:05:56 AM PST US From: "Jan Mevis" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Avionics Indeed, we have an XCOM too in a Yak 52, but it's our second one. Our first XCOM, brandnew, did not work properly. It took months before it came back from the factory (probably a firmware problem, not electronics). Meanwhile we ordered another one that worked perfectly. So we have a spare now. The reason why we bought it in the first place, is for the built-in intercom possibility. It is definitely a good choice. Jan -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of A. Dennis Savarese Sent: dinsdag 13 mei 2008 22:02 Subject: Re: Yak-List: Avionics A very functional radio that will fit well in the original VHF radio control panel slot (with an adapter plate of course) is the XCom round VHF radio. It is a 2 1/4" round (57mm) digital flip-flop radio with the capability to monitor the standby frequency and with a built in VOX key intercom should you wish to use the capability. Very cost effective. http://www.xcom760.com/ You will need a voltage converter (28V to 14V) for this and most other small, compact VHF radios. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 2:20 PM Subject: Yak-List: Avionics > > I have been told by the local avionics guru that my Russian comm radio is > not repairable (more than likely he doesn't know how). What types of > radios can successfully be placed into the Yak52 instrument panel in place > of the Russian one? > > Jim > > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:31:18 AM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Dennis Saverese issue on Yak 18T delivery (bad list reply) From: "Allan" I just caught up with the posting about Liutauras Dzuisas and wanted to outline another instance of fraud he committed against myself. It seems he is bringing a lot of other people down with him. I really wish Id publicized Mr Dzuizas's actions long before he created trouble for so many more people. Im a disabled pilot and I signed contracts with Mr Dziuzas and his Firm UAB Anabaras algirio 88-604 LT-09303 Vilnius Lithuania six years for the purchase of two Aircraft a YAK52 and a YAK55. Needless to say they never arrived. I paid a deposit of 50% on each at the time so its a sizable amount. At the time a manager Antanas Simuitsas was working with him, I'm not sure if they separated amicably. I contacted him directly without middlemen involved so hes obviously the suspect party. Id be interested in hearing of the name of the lawyers representing parties in Lithuania as Id like to contact the myself. I briefly contacted a few but didnt follow through after finding little success in a firm willing to pursue the matter. lus wishful thinking on y part that Mr Dzuizas would trade out of his problems. Obviously I see now hes been ripping of a number of people. How any havent come forward. Any way at least I hope people are forewarned about dealing with him. Yours Sincerely Allan V Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=183066#183066 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 04:13:15 PM PST US From: "Marcus Bates" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Lone Star Red Star Jon....found a long air /water seperator and mounting brackets.....will have them with me at work tomorrow or can meet after work..My cell # is 512.699.5455.......I keep it in the truck and check messages occasionaly. Marcus ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 10:10:41 PM PST US From: "Tryon" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Oshkosh Yak List Not entirely true,, still in use in many aircraft, including military... Just more controlled as to "where and how it is used!" They didn't pull it all out! The B1-B is still about 90% Kapton. Impossible to pull it all out! I have a lot of experience working with Kapton wiring... Even been to the Kapton wire maintenance school in the military.. It's popularity came from increased weight savings,, it can carry same current with wire nearly half the size. Just don't let it chafe anything and it's fine.. but yes it can burn like a sparkler if "set off" usually from chafing... If bundled tightly, the sparkler can spread... usually snuffed at the next clamp in the wire run... It's the paint-type coating that flashes. I still think it is good wire for certain applications.. but don't run it through a fuel tank.. FWIW.. my 2 cents.. Tryon -----Original Message----- From: Jay Land [mailto:jland@popeandland.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 8:38 PM Subject: FW: Yak-List: Oshkosh Yak List ------ Forwarded Message From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Oshkosh Yak List --> Point, MALS-14 64E" I wonder...... How many people on this list know anything about Kapton wiring? Is anyone aware of the fact that we've pulled it out of every military aircraft that used it? At significant expense? Also aware that we left it in the airliners? Anyone here besides me that has direct experience with it blowing up right in their faces? Not to take anything away from the FAA's reputation or intent... Which I have experienced as well... But if you are not aware of the issues with Kapton wiring, it might be worth your time to educate yourself. You also might want to make damn sure you never use it to rewire your own aircraft. Mark Bitterlich -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Herb Coussons Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 18:59 Subject: Re: Yak-List: Oshkosh Yak List FAA agent says - "I'm not happy, until you're not happy." Besides the maint issues, it took me 4 months to transfer the paprework (OL's, airworthiness etc) when I bought the 55, Herb On Apr 21, 2008, at 12:07 PM, John Cox wrote: Airventure Attendees - For anyone wanting a CDROM copy of "Aging Aircraft", the FAAs focus on electrical wiring and potential onboard fires from same, I will bring copies to OSH. Just contact me offline. The FAA has been clear on the hard date to comply with Conformity Inspections. Adel clamps were changed, wiring practices required removal and replacement of some wire runs and some electrical controlled devices were removed and then replaced with "improved" devices. Our entire fleet was done within the time alloted. The consequence by delaying compliance was a financial one by each carrier. Cannot comment on American's decision but the behind the scenes efforts to outsource as much maintenance to non company mechanics is understandable in an effort to protect bonuses during such times of high fuel costs. I can't help those of you who believe that missing Navy missile brought down TWA #800. The FBI and FAA found it would be easier to blame it on "Aging Wiring". A lot of the ideas in the CDROM will some day trickle down to Experimental Built aircraft. The newer certificated, production units are already meeting the newest standards. I am just waiting for the EAA to join the fray. Allan McArter (FAA administrator) told me in 1987 that the two things the FAA tries to protect is their retirement pension and the protective rights of unsuspecting citizens on the ground. Those who chose to fly have already made a decision on their safety. His was an interesting perspective since Congress got into the focus of what is being done in aviation. John Cox airline mechanic ________________________________ From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com on behalf of Craig Payne Sent: Mon 4/21/2008 4:13 AM To: yak-list Subject: Yak-List: Oshkosh Yak List AirVenture Attendees: I have heard some chatter from Oshkosh about the FAA conducting ramp checks on Experimentals during Oshkosh. While they have restrained themselves from doing this during the event in the past , times have changed. Just look how they have been "protecting" the flying public lately by measuring the cable clamp and bundle stitches on airliners. Your paperwork should be ready pass inspection: aircraft/pilot/parachute. 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