---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 11/06/08: 17 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 0. 11:23 PM - Reminder (Matt Dralle) 1. 09:22 AM - Barry Hempel dies in Yak 52 Crash (Peter K. Van Staagen) 2. 01:35 PM - Denny Hickman (Peter K. Van Staagen) 3. 02:37 PM - Re: Denny Hickman (Roger Kemp MD) 4. 03:27 PM - Re: Re: Landing Gear Indicator LED's (Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E) 5. 04:06 PM - Re: CJ goodies update (Forrest Johnson) 6. 04:26 PM - Re: CJ goodies update (Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E) 7. 04:43 PM - Re: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions (Forrest Johnson) 8. 05:41 PM - Re: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions (Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E) 9. 06:23 PM - (Fred Schlafly) 10. 06:44 PM - Re: (A. Dennis Savarese) 11. 07:04 PM - Re: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions (Dale) 12. 07:42 PM - Re: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions (A. Dennis Savarese) 13. 08:06 PM - NEW EFIS for sale (Barry Hancock) 14. 08:09 PM - Re: (A. Dennis Savarese) 15. 09:36 PM - Re: CJ goodies update (keithmckinley) 16. 10:58 PM - Re: Barry Hempel dies in Yak 52 Crash (Jan Mevis) ________________________________ Message 0 _____________________________________ Time: 11:23:36 PM PST US From: Matt Dralle Subject: Yak-List: Reminder Dear Listers, Just a quick reminder that November is the annual List Fund Raiser. The Matronics Lists are 100% member supported and all of the operational costs are provided for my your Contributions during this time of the year. Your personal Contribution makes a difference and keeps all of the Matronics Email Lists and Forums completely ad-free. Please make your Contribution today to keep these services up and running! http://www.matronics.com/contribution Thank you in advance! Matt Dralle Matronics Email List and Forum Administrator ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:22:55 AM PST US From: "Peter K. Van Staagen" Subject: Yak-List: Barry Hempel dies in Yak 52 Crash Sounds like a potential FOD in elevator crash. Barry also flew AN2s, famous for his flight from Poland to Australia following the 1933 route of Aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,24270407-3102,00.html and follow up article. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24289413-1248,00.html My sympathies to their family and friends, Pete __|__ __|__ ----=(*)=---- ----=(*)=---- __|__ ----=(*)=---- ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 01:35:05 PM PST US From: "Peter K. Van Staagen" Subject: Yak-List: Denny Hickman Does anyone on this list know how to contact Denny Hickman? Pete __|__ __|__ ----=(*)=---- __|__ ----=(*)=---- __|__ ----=(*)=---- ----=(*)=---- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 02:37:17 PM PST US From: "Roger Kemp MD" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Denny Hickman 205-364-7594 in Reform, Al. Doc From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter K. Van Staagen Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 3:30 PM Subject: Yak-List: Denny Hickman Does anyone on this list know how to contact Denny Hickman? Pete __|__ __|__ ----=(*)=---- __|__ ----=(*)=---- __|__ ----=(*)=---- ----=(*)=---- ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 03:27:05 PM PST US Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Landing Gear Indicator LED's From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E" I have not done it, but the theory is a no-brainer really. You simply take out the bulb holders that are presently there for your present landing gear position indicator lights, and install the ones listed in the link. One of the links is bad that is listed but this one: http://www.newark.com/ is still good. Simply go to that site, and plug in the part numbers listed in the thread and order the parts. The general idea is that Russian light bulbs can be a pain to keep in stock. If you pull the Russian light bulbs AND the bulb holders out, (unsolder the wires) and then replace them with new bulb sockets and LED replacement bulbs, they should darn near last forever and never need to be changed. It's a great idea. Wish I had thought of it! However, since I have about 50 spare Russian bulbs on hand already, I will probably wait for awhile before doing it. Mark Bitterlich -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of N642K Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2008 7:39 PM Subject: Yak-List: Re: Landing Gear Indicator LED's Did anybody do this? Most of the links are dead. I don't quite get how this conversion works. Ideas? Thanks in advance. Mike Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=212594212594 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 04:06:56 PM PST US From: "Forrest Johnson" Subject: Re: Yak-List: CJ goodies update Gill I have your cells in N39YK and think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. At Osh you told me of the improvements to the cells. I cant remember what you told me. This is whwre you should post your products so every one in the community can have the oportunity to improve their aircraft with the things available. Some of us dont have the ability or incolinaction to spend hours surfinf the internet to get info. That is what the YAK List is for. Please send info on your latest fue cell design for the CJ. From: "Gill Gutierrez" Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > John, > > That's a great testimonial which does belongs on the YAK List. I just > don't > think taking orders and using the list as a customer communication venue > is > right. Perhaps I too should alert everyone on the YAK List that I provide > fuel cells for both the YAK52's and CJ's. There are 30 CJ installations > and > 6 YAK installations without a problem. > > I'm on the YAK List because it keeps me informed issues fellow owners are > encountering. > > Gill > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Cox > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:18 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > > As a User testimonial, I stand 6'3" and 240lbs, occasionally serve as a > GIB in Hal Morley's #8 (Chinese Yak). I was involved in the removal of > the old corroded factory pedals and installation of the shiny new ones. > I have 23+ flight hours on the retrofit operation. I can give the Good, > the Bad, the Ugly along with my final Grin assessment. If anyone wants > a testimonial before christmas '08, or would like me to talk to your > wife, please contact me at the offline email in the header above. If > she is a Trophy Wife, I can offer my cellphone and can Jump on the > airline at a moment's notice. > > I have no connection with the Marketing of this product. > > "Ducking for Incoming and Checking my Six". > > John Cox - Oregon > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gill Gutierrez > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:49 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > > Barry, > > I didn't think the YAK List was a marketing venue. > > Gill > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry Hancock > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:51 AM > To: Yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > > > Gang, > > We are just a few orders short to run the second set of pedal brackets > for > the CJ...order now so you can have them by Christmas...or have your wife > order them. I'm sure more toys for your airplane is first on her list > of > things to get you anyway. ;) > > We've started in on the Yak rudder pedal mod. It is only slightly > different than the CJ bracket due to the difference in throw and the > spar > to contend with. We should have the prototype soon. I'll keep you > posted. > > Also, we have the first production set of 31 gallon aluminum tanks > completed and the installation is 95% done. It's been a process to get > the > tanks where we want them, but it's looking very good now. We're working > on installations in 3 aircraft concurrently, so we should be pretty > smart > on these things soon. You can email me off line for photos. > > We have contracted with LP Aero for our Malcom Hood front and exclusive > one piece rear. They have been great to work with and their UV reducing > plastic is a great idea for our "green house" cockpits to protect the > interior and keep you from getting sunburned and overheated on those > long > cross countries. > > Finally, we are the exclusive distributor for the Aircraft Exhaust > systems > stainless steel slip joint exhaust system for the Housai engine. The > slip > joint system makes for easier installation, no clamps (which leak and > loosen, which means more CO in the cockpit). They have 3" extensions on > them as well to reduce CO levels. > > Please contact me us at info@worldwidewarbirds.com if you would like > further information or to place an order. > > Thanks, > > Barry > > > -- > Barry Hancock > Worldwide Warbirds, Inc. > office (909) 606-4444 > cell (949) 300-5510 > www.worldwidewarbirds.com > > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > 7:59 AM > > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > 7:59 AM > > > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 04:26:52 PM PST US Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E" I could not agree more Forrest. Gill, possibly arguing the cost with individual buyers might not be within the realm of what this list is for (like I should talk anyway), but speaking for myself, I have absolutely NO PROBLEM with any professional seller in the YAK or CJ fraternity letting people know of the general or specific products they sell ON THIS LIST, possibly with a reminder to contact them OFF list for prices, orders, or delivery issues. Doug Sapp has done this and I am very very glad he has, as he has saved me a lot of effort looking elsewhere, PLUS, I feel we should support one of our own whenever possible. Yourself included! Making people aware of what is out there, even if you are the one that MADE it available in the first place, is totally different than the definition of what a "customer communication venue" is defined as. Ok, well... Maybe it really could be defined as a "communication venue" but you know what? INTENT counts for something too, and I have met VERY VERY few people on this list that did not have good intent at heart. Certainly 100% of those currently participating. Mark Bitterlich -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Forrest Johnson Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 7:06 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: CJ goodies update --> Gill I have your cells in N39YK and think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread. At Osh you told me of the improvements to the cells. I cant remember what you told me. This is whwre you should post your products so every one in the community can have the oportunity to improve their aircraft with the things available. Some of us dont have the ability or incolinaction to spend hours surfinf the internet to get info. That is what the YAK List is for. Please send info on your latest fue cell design for the CJ. From: "Gill Gutierrez" Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 11:54 AM Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > John, > > That's a great testimonial which does belongs on the YAK List. I just > don't think taking orders and using the list as a customer > communication venue is right. Perhaps I too should alert everyone on > the YAK List that I provide fuel cells for both the YAK52's and CJ's. > There are 30 CJ installations and > 6 YAK installations without a problem. > > I'm on the YAK List because it keeps me informed issues fellow owners > are encountering. > > Gill > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of John Cox > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 10:18 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > > As a User testimonial, I stand 6'3" and 240lbs, occasionally serve as > a GIB in Hal Morley's #8 (Chinese Yak). I was involved in the removal > of the old corroded factory pedals and installation of the shiny new ones. > I have 23+ flight hours on the retrofit operation. I can give the > Good, the Bad, the Ugly along with my final Grin assessment. If > anyone wants a testimonial before christmas '08, or would like me to > talk to your wife, please contact me at the offline email in the > header above. If she is a Trophy Wife, I can offer my cellphone and > can Jump on the airline at a moment's notice. > > I have no connection with the Marketing of this product. > > "Ducking for Incoming and Checking my Six". > > John Cox - Oregon > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gill > Gutierrez > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:49 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: RE: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > > Barry, > > I didn't think the YAK List was a marketing venue. > > Gill > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com > [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Barry > Hancock > Sent: Thursday, October 30, 2008 7:51 AM > To: Yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: Yak-List: CJ goodies update > > > > Gang, > > We are just a few orders short to run the second set of pedal brackets > for the CJ...order now so you can have them by Christmas...or have > your wife order them. I'm sure more toys for your airplane is first > on her list of things to get you anyway. ;) > > We've started in on the Yak rudder pedal mod. It is only slightly > different than the CJ bracket due to the difference in throw and the > spar to contend with. We should have the prototype soon. I'll keep > you posted. > > Also, we have the first production set of 31 gallon aluminum tanks > completed and the installation is 95% done. It's been a process to get > the tanks where we want them, but it's looking very good now. We're > working on installations in 3 aircraft concurrently, so we should be > pretty smart on these things soon. You can email me off line for > photos. > > We have contracted with LP Aero for our Malcom Hood front and > exclusive one piece rear. They have been great to work with and their > UV reducing plastic is a great idea for our "green house" cockpits to > protect the interior and keep you from getting sunburned and > overheated on those long cross countries. > > Finally, we are the exclusive distributor for the Aircraft Exhaust > systems stainless steel slip joint exhaust system for the Housai > engine. The slip joint system makes for easier installation, no > clamps (which leak and loosen, which means more CO in the cockpit). > They have 3" extensions on them as well to reduce CO levels. > > Please contact me us at info@worldwidewarbirds.com if you would like > further information or to place an order. > > Thanks, > > Barry > > > -- > Barry Hancock > Worldwide Warbirds, Inc. > office (909) 606-4444 > cell (949) 300-5510 > www.worldwidewarbirds.com > > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > 7:59 AM > > > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > 7:59 AM > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 04:43:48 PM PST US From: "Forrest Johnson" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions The 52 is a smaller airplane tha the CJ6. Your airframe would be better off in a CJ. I would advise you to look a little further at the comparrisions of the 52 and the CJ. The CJ will do every thing the 52 will do and is a better cross country airplane, hands down. the stock CJ with 285 HP will give you 135 kts at 13 GPH. The 52 will do max 120 kts at 17 gph. Would lile to discuss further at your convience. I have a great CJ6 forsale. ----- Original Message ----- From: "AKMac" Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 11:01 PM Subject: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions > > Hi guys. I'm looking into buying a Yak-52 sometime in the next year. From > my research these aircraft seem like capable aerobatic machines, and are > relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain. I think they will fit my > desires perfectly. > > This will be my first aircraft purchase and I'm trying to get an idea of > exactly how much these birds cost to fly. My estimates are about $110 an > hour wet (at 4.90 a gallon) Does this seem correct or am I way off here? > > Secondly I'm a long legged guy at 6'3" and 250lbs. Now I've flown C152's > and Super Cubs, and I can tolerate them. But I would really like an > airplane that is at least somewhat comfortable for me. I understand that > at my size this is a tall order (pun intended!) but how comfortable are > these airplanes for you guys? > > Anyways I think I have everything else figured out. If there is anything > odd that is specific to the Yak please bring it to my attention. Thanks. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=211719#211719 > > > ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 05:41:53 PM PST US Subject: RE: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV Det Cherry Point, MALS-14 64E" Forrest, you are the man! I love it! Mac, they can be kind of hard to find now-a-days, but if you can live with a single seat aircraft, the YAK-50 is one of the best aircraft around for big guys. I am over 6'6", and my weight is classified for fear someone might actually plug the numbers in on a weight and balance issue (smile). I can not fit in a 52 or a CJ-6. However, I can fit into a stock 50 (single seat model). I have moved the seat back a few inches... An easy mod, and that leaves me with even more comfort. Forrest is right in that the CJ is a faster aircraft with even less fuel burn than the 52. I can't honestly let the statement go that the CJ will do everything that the 52 will do. The CJ will do gentleman aerobatics with aplomb. The CJ is not built for competitive aerobatic instruction, while the 52 is. The CJ-6 does what I call "nice" aerobatics. The YAK-52 does RIP YOUR LIPS OFF aerobatics. That's where the real difference lies. The CJ is a graceful swan. The 52 is a freaking tractor. Of course the 50 beats both of them. At 17 GPH it does around 158 knots. It's a weight thing, pure and simple. If you combine the best of both though, you get a CJ-6 with the Russian M-14PF engine and a three bladed MT prop. That's a very serious airplane and I would have to say would be very hard to resist, even if the level of aerobatics is not "perfect" per se. Mark Bitterlich Wearing a flame proof suit -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Forrest Johnson Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 7:44 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions --> The 52 is a smaller airplane tha the CJ6. Your airframe would be better off in a CJ. I would advise you to look a little further at the comparrisions of the 52 and the CJ. The CJ will do every thing the 52 will do and is a better cross country airplane, hands down. the stock CJ with 285 HP will give you 135 kts at 13 GPH. The 52 will do max 120 kts at 17 gph. Would lile to discuss further at your convience. I have a great CJ6 forsale. ----- Original Message ----- From: "AKMac" Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 11:01 PM Subject: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions > > Hi guys. I'm looking into buying a Yak-52 sometime in the next year. > From my research these aircraft seem like capable aerobatic machines, > and are relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain. I think they will > fit my desires perfectly. > > This will be my first aircraft purchase and I'm trying to get an idea > of exactly how much these birds cost to fly. My estimates are about > $110 an hour wet (at 4.90 a gallon) Does this seem correct or am I way off here? > > Secondly I'm a long legged guy at 6'3" and 250lbs. Now I've flown > C152's and Super Cubs, and I can tolerate them. But I would really > like an airplane that is at least somewhat comfortable for me. I > understand that at my size this is a tall order (pun intended!) but > how comfortable are these airplanes for you guys? > > Anyways I think I have everything else figured out. If there is > anything odd that is specific to the Yak please bring it to my attention. Thanks. > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=211719#211719 > > > ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 06:23:08 PM PST US From: "Fred Schlafly" Subject: Yak-List: Safety issue: Aircraft: 1995 YAK-52 flown approx 700 hours TT. Issue: During the just completed Condition Inspection (Annual) cracks were found in both fuel tanks. Several cracks, about a half inch long, were at the bottom of each tank at the center and right next to the spot welds which hold the internal baffle/support. The right tank was leaking and the left one just barely started. Recommendation: Remove the panels under the tanks and inspect each tank for blue fuel stains, cracks, and fuel leaks. A good welder can repair the tanks and then cover with welds and original spot weld areas with PRC for added protection. Fred Schlafly YAK-52 ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 06:44:17 PM PST US From: "A. Dennis Savarese" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Fred, This is a common problem on pre 1989 Yak 52's. The telltale sign is the blue stain which will show up around the fuel cavity cover plates at the inboard rear cover primarily. The reason on pre-1989 Yak 52's is because these aircraft have a single vent system for all three tanks; left main, right main and header tank. 1989 and later models have a duel vent system. Easily seen by looking on the belly of the fuselage where 2 vent tubes vs. one can be seen. Many of these pre-89 airplanes "puke" fuel when the tanks are over 35-40 liters and the main tanks are heated by the sun on the wings. This expansion and contraction of the fuel tanks stresses and flexes the very thin aluminum, thus ultimately causing them to crack. I have seen cracks underneath the metal bands which hold the tanks in the cavity and also directly in the middle of the tank just below the fuel tank fill cap. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Schlafly To: yak-list Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 8:22 PM Subject: Yak-List: Safety issue: Aircraft: 1995 YAK-52 flown approx 700 hours TT. Issue: During the just completed Condition Inspection (Annual) cracks were found in both fuel tanks. Several cracks, about a half inch long, were at the bottom of each tank at the center and right next to the spot welds which hold the internal baffle/support. The right tank was leaking and the left one just barely started. Recommendation: Remove the panels under the tanks and inspect each tank for blue fuel stains, cracks, and fuel leaks. A good welder can repair the tanks and then cover with welds and original spot weld areas with PRC for added protection. Fred Schlafly YAK-52 ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 07:04:15 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions From: "Dale" I'll have to talk to my 52 and tell it to slow down and burn more gas. I cruise at 130K and 14gph. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=212778#212778 ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 07:42:21 PM PST US From: "A. Dennis Savarese" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions While I agree the CJ6 is a fine airplane and a better cross country airplane and also faster than the 52, I disagree the CJ6 will do everything a Yak 52 will do and your max speed of 120 knots and fuel burn of 17 GPH at 120 knots are seriously exaggerated. Now I don't know what Yak 52 you've been flying, but 120 knots in cruise is clearly not max and 17 GPH at 120 knots is definitely not max speed. Yak 52's cruise very comfortably at 120 -125 knots with a fuel burn of around 14 GPH as proven on a JPI FS450 fuel flow instrument. What is the roll rate of the CJ6 Forrest? Is it greater than 140 degrees per second? What is the best short field take off distance for a CJ6? Is it less than 500 - 600 FT? How long will you fly a CJ6 inverted, holding altitude, without doing damage to the engine. Once again, I think the CJ6 is an outstanding airplane. It clearly has some advantages over the Yak 52. But to imply it will do everything a Yak 52 will do, is an overstatement. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Forrest Johnson To: yak-list@matronics.com Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 6:43 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions The 52 is a smaller airplane tha the CJ6. Your airframe would be better off in a CJ. I would advise you to look a little further at the comparrisions of the 52 and the CJ. The CJ will do every thing the 52 will do and is a better cross country airplane, hands down. the stock CJ with 285 HP will give you 135 kts at 13 GPH. The 52 will do max 120 kts at 17 gph. Would lile to discuss further at your convience. I have a great CJ6 forsale. ----- Original Message ----- From: "AKMac" To: Sent: Saturday, November 01, 2008 11:01 PM Subject: Yak-List: Want to buy a Yak-52, have some questions > > Hi guys. I'm looking into buying a Yak-52 sometime in the next year. >From > my research these aircraft seem like capable aerobatic machines, and are > relatively easy and inexpensive to maintain. I think they will fit my > desires perfectly. > > This will be my first aircraft purchase and I'm trying to get an idea of > exactly how much these birds cost to fly. My estimates are about $110 an > hour wet (at 4.90 a gallon) Does this seem correct or am I way off here? > > Secondly I'm a long legged guy at 6'3" and 250lbs. Now I've flown C152's > and Super Cubs, and I can tolerate them. But I would really like an > airplane that is at least somewhat comfortable for me. I understand that > at my size this is a tall order (pun intended!) but how comfortable are > these airplanes for you guys? > > Anyways I think I have everything else figured out. If there is anything > odd that is specific to the Yak please bring it to my attention. Thanks. > > > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=211719#211719 > > > > > > > > > > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 08:06:01 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: NEW EFIS for sale From: "Barry Hancock" Gang, We have listed a Blue Mountain Sport EFIS with Auto Pilot and Engine monitoring for sale on Ebay. This is a brand new unit, still in the box, with everything you need for installation. The owner upgraded and is prepared to give someone a great deal on this complete system. It's on Ebay at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250321269695 If you have further questions, feel free to contact me directly. Thanks, Barry -- Barry Hancock Worldwide Warbirds, Inc. office (909) 606-4444 cell (949) 300-5510 www.worldwidewarbirds.com ________________________________ Message 14 ____________________________________ Time: 08:09:08 PM PST US From: "A. Dennis Savarese" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Or you can replace the metal tanks with our Yak 52 fuel bladders giving you 48 gallons fuel (24 per side). Another 60+ minutes of fuel makes the 52 a true 2.5 hour with 30 minutes reserve airplane. Contact me off list if you're interested in the fuel bladders. Dennis ----- Original Message ----- From: Fred Schlafly To: yak-list Sent: Thursday, November 06, 2008 8:22 PM Subject: Yak-List: Safety issue: Aircraft: 1995 YAK-52 flown approx 700 hours TT. Issue: During the just completed Condition Inspection (Annual) cracks were found in both fuel tanks. Several cracks, about a half inch long, were at the bottom of each tank at the center and right next to the spot welds which hold the internal baffle/support. The right tank was leaking and the left one just barely started. Recommendation: Remove the panels under the tanks and inspect each tank for blue fuel stains, cracks, and fuel leaks. A good welder can repair the tanks and then cover with welds and original spot weld areas with PRC for added protection. Fred Schlafly YAK-52 ________________________________ Message 15 ____________________________________ Time: 09:36:31 PM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: CJ goodies update From: "keithmckinley" Barry, You've been a good source of info! I would love to hear about ANY new idea, mod, product that you have...I'm looking fwd to getting the pedal mod! Keith Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=212801#212801 ________________________________ Message 16 ____________________________________ Time: 10:58:46 PM PST US From: "Jan Mevis" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Barry Hempel dies in Yak 52 Crash This is tragic indeed, but the second article is simply frightening. It is clear that Barry was a very experienced pilot, but when something goes wrong, each and every argument will be looked for in order to blame the pilot. In Europe we must not fly with paying passengers in a Yak 52 either because the Yak 52 is not type certified and therefore may never be used for "air work". In practice we do fly with passengers, but they never pay for it of course.And even then, it is risky. Jan From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Peter K. Van Staagen Sent: donderdag 6 november 2008 18:18 Subject: Yak-List: Barry Hempel dies in Yak 52 Crash Sounds like a potential FOD in elevator crash. Barry also flew AN2s, famous for his flight from Poland to Australia following the 1933 route of Aviation pioneer Bert Hinkler http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,,24270407-3102,00.html and follow up article. http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,24289413-1248,00.html My sympathies to their family and friends, Pete __|__ __|__ ----=(*)=---- ----=(*)=---- __|__ ----=(*)=---- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.