---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 02/22/09: 13 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 12:56 AM - Re: Need a prop! (Jan Mevis) 2. 02:33 AM - Re: [?? Probable Spam] Re: Need a prop! (Richard Goode) 3. 05:48 AM - Re: Need a prop! (Chris) 4. 07:20 AM - Re: Need a prop! (vectorwarbirds@AOL.COM) 5. 07:23 AM - Re: Need a prop! (Roger Kemp MD) 6. 07:30 AM - Re: Yak-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 02/21/09 (Barry Hancock) 7. 07:46 AM - Re: Need a prop! (John Cox) 8. 08:50 AM - YAK pedal brackets (Barry Hancock) 9. 10:17 AM - Yak-55M (Jim Selby) 10. 11:36 AM - Re: Yak-55M (John Fischer) 11. 11:50 AM - Re: Yak-55M (Jim Selby) 12. 12:59 PM - Re: Yak-55M (Herb Coussons) 13. 04:37 PM - Re: Need a prop! (Yak Pilot) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 12:56:21 AM PST US From: "Jan Mevis" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Need a prop! Well, I do agree with Mark's conclusion. Here in Europe, I would personally contact the authorities to keep such an aircraft on the ground if I knew of a serious risk. We cannot afford having accidents with Yak or Sukhoi aircraft, not only for the obvious risk to persons and goods, but because EASA, the new European Aviation Safety Agency, will almost certainly take advantage of such cases to prohibit flying non certified aircraft. Until now Joint Aviation Regulations are implemented per country which offers some "souplesse", but it is only a matter of time having it all being regulated by Big Brother EASA. And at last, Aviation Laws in Europe state it very clearly: the pilot has to be CERTAIN of the airworthiness of the aircraft BEFORE flying. When in doubt, it's a NO FLY. Jan From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Yak Pilot Sent: zondag 22 februari 2009 7:14 Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore the advice of some of the best experts on this list server. You want to ferry this aircraft home, and by God, you are going to do that no matter how many people (who are far more experienced than you) suggest otherwise. You appreciate their well meaning advice, but really let's face it, you made up your mind about this quite some time ago, and you really do not want to be confused with any facts that might change your decision. As for insurance, ......of course you will not have any. Anyone who knows the true circumstances of this flight would never insure your aircraft to begin with. Of course it is YOUR MONEY... but you honestly can not be sure that should the worst happen, that it will just be you that gets hurt or dies. You clearly could end up killing someone else in the process. Of course everyone that has read your comments has had these thoughts go through their mind. A wise person would just shake their head and walk away. I am sure a lot of readers have done just that. But you see, anyone on this system will tell you... I have a big mouth. But I also pride myself on doing my very best to tell the truth, no matter where the cards fall. So read the following carefully: "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid". - John Wayne I know in my heart that there is nothing anyone can say that will change your mind . So, I will wish you the best of luck and will honestly say a prayer for you. However, there is not a chance in hell that I will help you find a prop to fly your YAK-55 home and I truly hope everyone else feels the same way. If this upsets you, then so be it. I see no valid reason why any person on this list should help you do something that we all know is less than safe and in fact borders on reckless. Yes, I know I am going to catch a lot of grief for being less than politically correct with this message, but my conscience simply will not allow me to bury my head in the sand on this one. Best Regards, . Mark Bitterlich N50YK _____ From: Walter Lannon Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:05:36 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Chris; I very seriously suggest that you truck it home. In addition to possible internal engine damage the broken engine mount is an indicator of possible airframe damage as well. Walt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Cox" Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:38 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3 > inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad > it broke the mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need > to do just trying to get it home so working on it would be > easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i > will have more questions.Still looking for a prop to buy/use > to ferry it home. > > Chris Cox > Aerial Acquisition > 404-697-3069 > ccox@aerialgroup.net ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:33:16 AM PST US From: "Richard Goode" Subject: Re: [?? Probable Spam] Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Chris-as Mark has said,you have probably made up your mind to fly that 55,and in a free world that is your perogative. BUT,simply because you have no insurance,do not think that you will be the only one affected when your engine decides to part company from the airframe in flight. Firstly,insurance companies folow EVERY accident in every part of the world,so even if they will not have to pay out on yours it WILL affect our premiums in this small world of Russian aircraft. Then,many of us are very concerned to provide the correct immage of these planes and their pilots.The public and governmental agencies[apart from,in your case, the FAA] are not that concerned about the reasons for a crash-but it will be [and indeed has been]seen as another reason to begin to restrict peoples freedoms to fly such planes. Also,an aircraft accident does not end with a hole in the ground-someone has to pay for clearing it up;investigating the reasons etc,etc,and,finally,that comes down to the flying comunity or the tax-payer! Finally,in the 23 years since I brought the first Yak to the West,I must have been involved in at least 50 M14 ground strikes,and I find it VERY difficult to believe that 3 inches off one blade would cause an engine mount to break-I'm sure there is more to it than than that. Richard Richard Goode Aerobatics Rhodds Farm Lyonshall Hereford HR5 3LW United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129 www.russianaeros.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Chris Cox To: yak-list@matronics.com Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 6:38 PM Subject: [?? Probable Spam] Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3 inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad it broke the mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need to do just trying to get it home so working on it would be easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i will have more questions.Still looking for a prop to buy/use to ferry it home. Chris Cox Aerial Acquisition 404-697-3069 ccox@aerialgroup.net ----------------------------------------------- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by the Invictawiz MailScanner and is believed to be clean. http://www.invictawiz.com ----------------------------------------------- ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:48:38 AM PST US From: Chris Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Well guys I do have a prop but there was slot of info held back about the aircraft when I bought it. I thank everyone for the advise I'm going to pass on this plane and keep looking Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2009, at 1:14 AM, Yak Pilot wrote: > Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore > the advice of some of the best experts on this list server. You > want to ferry this aircraft home, and by God, you are going to do > that no matter how many people (who are far more experienced than > you) suggest otherwise. You appreciate their well meaning advice, > but really let's face it, you made up your mind about this quite > some time ago, and you really do not want to be confused with any > facts that might change your decision. > > As for insurance, ......of course you will not have any. Anyone who > knows the true circumstances of this flight would never insure your > aircraft to begin with. Of course it is YOUR MONEY... but you > honestly can not be sure that should the worst happen, that it will > just be you that gets hurt or dies. You clearly could end up > killing someone else in the process. > > Of course everyone that has read your comments has had these > thoughts go through their mind. A wise person would just shake > their head and walk away. I am sure a lot of readers have done just > that. But you see, anyone on this system will tell you... I have a > big mouth. But I also pride myself on doing my very best to tell > the truth, no matter where the cards fall. So read the following > carefully: > > "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid". - John Wayne > > I know in my heart that there is nothing anyone can say that will > change your mind . So, I will wish you the best of luck and will > honestly say a prayer for you. However, there is not a chance in > hell that I will help you find a prop to fly your YAK-55 home and I > truly hope everyone else feels the same way. If this upsets you, > then so be it. I see no valid reason why any person on this list > should help you do something that we all know is less than safe and > in fact borders on reckless. Yes, I know I am going to catch a lot > of grief for being less than politically correct with this message, > but my conscience simply will not allow me to bury my head in the > sand on this one. > > Best Regards, . > > Mark Bitterlich > N50YK > > > From: Walter Lannon > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:05:36 PM > Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > > Chris; > I very seriously suggest that you truck it home. In addition to > possible > internal engine damage the broken engine mount is an indicator of > possible > airframe damage as well. > > Walt > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Chris Cox" > To: > Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:38 AM > Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > > > > > ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3 > > inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad > > it broke the mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need > > to do just trying to get it home so working on it would be > > easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i > > will have more questions.Still looking for a prop to buy/use > > to ferry it home. > > > > Chris Cox > > Aerial Acquisition > > 404-697-3069 > > ccox@aerialgroup.net > >http://www.matronics.com/Navigat --> > > ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:20:31 AM PST US Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! From: vectorwarbirds@AOL.COM Well put Mark, I applaud your Big Mouth, sometimes that is exactly what it takes!! Bunndini -----Original Message----- From: Chris Sent: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 6:45 am Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Well guys I do have a prop but there was slot of info held back about the aircraft when I bought it. I thank everyone for the advise I'm going to pass on this plane and keep looking Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2009, at 1:14 AM, Yak Pilot wrote: ?Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore the advice of some of the best experts on this list server.? You want to ferry this aircraft home, and by God, you are going to do that no matter how many people (who are far more?experienced than you) suggest otherwise.?? You appreciate their well meaning advice, but really let's face it, you made up your mind about this quite some time ago, and you really do not want to be confused with any facts that might change your decision.? ? As for insurance, ......of course you will not have any.? Anyone who knows the true circumstances of this flight would never insure your aircraft to begin with.? Of course it is YOUR MONEY... but you honestly can not be sure that should the worst happen, that it will?just be you that gets hurt or dies. You clearly could??end up killing someone else in the process.??? ? Of course everyone that has read your comments has had these? thoughts go through their mind.? A wise person would just shake their head and walk away.? I am sure a lot of readers?have done just that.? But you see, anyone on this system will tell you... I have a big mouth.? But I also pride myself on doing my very best to tell the truth, no matter where the cards? fall.? So read the following carefully:? ? "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid". - John Wayne? ? I know in my heart that there is nothing anyone can say that will change your mind .? So, I will wish you the best of luck and will honestly say a prayer for you.? However, there is not a chance in hell that I will help you find a prop to fly your YAK-55 home and I truly hope everyone else feels the same way.? If this upsets you, then so be it.? I see no valid reason why any person on this list should help you do something that we all know is less than safe and in fact borders on reckless.? Yes, I know I am?going to catch a lot of?grief for being less than politically correct with this message, but my conscience simply will not allow me to bury my head in the sand?on this one.? ? ? Best Regards, .? ? Mark Bitterlich N50YK ? ? From: Walter Lannon Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:05:36 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Chris; I very seriously suggest that you truck it home. In addition to possible internal engine damage the broken engine mount is an indicator of possible airframe damage as well. Walt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Cox" Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:38 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3 > inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad > it broke the mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need > to do just trying to get it home so working on it would be > easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i > will have more questions.Still looking for a prop to buy/use > to ferry it home. > > Chris Cox > Aerial Acquisition > 404-697-3069 > ccox@aerialgroup.net >http://www.matronics.com/Navigat? -- face="courier new,courier">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Yak-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contribution ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:23:38 AM PST US From: "Roger Kemp MD" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Need a prop! Young man, good choice. "There are bold pilots. There are old pilots. But there are no old bold pilots." doc From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Chris Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 7:46 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Well guys I do have a prop but there was slot of info held back about the aircraft when I bought it. I thank everyone for the advise I'm going to pass on this plane and keep looking Sent from my iPhone On Feb 22, 2009, at 1:14 AM, Yak Pilot wrote: Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore the advice of some of the best experts on this list server. You want to ferry this aircraft home, and by God, you are going to do that no matter how many people (who are far more experienced than you) suggest otherwise. You appreciate their well meaning advice, but really let's face it, you made up your mind about this quite some time ago, and you really do not want to be confused with any facts that might change your decision. As for insurance, ......of course you will not have any. Anyone who knows the true circumstances of this flight would never insure your aircraft to begin with. Of course it is YOUR MONEY... but you honestly can not be sure that should the worst happen, that it will just be you that gets hurt or dies. You clearly could end up killing someone else in the process. Of course everyone that has read your comments has had these thoughts go through their mind. A wise person would just shake their head and walk away. I am sure a lot of readers have done just that. But you see, anyone on this system will tell you... I have a big mouth. But I also pride myself on doing my very best to tell the truth, no matter where the cards fall. So read the following carefully: "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid". - John Wayne I know in my heart that there is nothing anyone can say that will change your mind . So, I will wish you the best of luck and will honestly say a prayer for you. However, there is not a chance in hell that I will help you find a prop to fly your YAK-55 home and I truly hope everyone else feels the same way. If this upsets you, then so be it. I see no valid reason why any person on this list should help you do something that we all know is less than safe and in fact borders on reckless. Yes, I know I am going to catch a lot of grief for being less than politically correct with this message, but my conscience simply will not allow me to bury my head in the sand on this one. Best Regards, . Mark Bitterlich N50YK _____ From: Walter Lannon Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:05:36 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Chris; I very seriously suggest that you truck it home. In addition to possible internal engine damage the broken engine mount is an indicator of possible airframe damage as well. Walt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Cox" Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:38 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3 > inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad > it broke the mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need > to do just trying to get it home so working on it would be > easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i > will have more questions.Still looking for a prop to buy/use > to ferry it home. > > Chris Cox > Aerial Acquisition > 404-697-3069 > ccox@aerialgroup.net > face="courier new,courier">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Yak-List href="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forums.matronics.com href="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www.matronics.com/contri bution ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:30:53 AM PST US Subject: Yak-List: Re: Yak-List Digest: 13 Msgs - 02/21/09 From: "Barry Hancock" Chris, First, congratulations on joining the Yak world! This is a great community with a ton of really cool people. I'm quite certain that no one here doubts your experience or your stick and rudder skills. > From: Yak Pilot > Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > -Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore the a > dvice of some of the best experts on this list server. First, Mark is one of the most well intentioned guys on this list...sometimes his intent gets lost in the cold hard world of cyberspace. Please take a deep breath and try to read what I'm about to say with an open mind. The reason so many guys are responding in the way that they are is because we have seen planes lost and people die because they chose to neglect serious issues and fly planes that should not have been flown in the first place. I can think of 3 engine failures in the last 4 years that were a result of flying after a prop strike...and as Richard said, nose case failures are of most concern. I will give you the names of these guys to call and have a chat with so they can tell you their experiences, first hand, about how incredibly lucky they are to not be dead. Call Jill at M-14P and ask about the prop strike inspections they've done. Call Bill Blackwell who tore apart an engine that failed after a prop strike. Then there are others that you cannot call because they are dead. Chris, what we really care about is you...not insurance. Some of us are just a bit too proud pilot types that won't admit it, but no one wants to see you get hurt. Please, please, please take a step back and listen to the advice of guys who have been around these airplanes for a long, long time. I'm sure with 3000TT you have learned a lot from those around you, let this be one of those times. Feel free to call me any time for the names and numbers of those I mention above. Regards, Barry -- Barry Hancock Worldwide Warbirds, Inc. office (909) 606-4444 cell (949) 300-5510 www.worldwidewarbirds.com ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 07:46:46 AM PST US Subject: RE: Yak-List: Need a prop! From: "John Cox" Let me make it clear that Chris Cox is no known relation to John Cox. Quietly watching the old bold pilots in the Pacific NW during a protracted winter. The dialog reminds me of my Three Strike Rule. I have used it several times in thirty years of flying. There must be more to this story. John Cox "Foto" GIB (sometimes for "Batman" Morley) Oregon, USA From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Yak Pilot Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:14 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore the advice of some of the best experts on this list server. You want to ferry this aircraft home, and by God, you are going to do that no matter how many people (who are far more experienced than you) suggest otherwise. You appreciate their well meaning advice, but really let's face it, you made up your mind about this quite some time ago, and you really do not want to be confused with any facts that might change your decision. As for insurance, ......of course you will not have any. Anyone who knows the true circumstances of this flight would never insure your aircraft to begin with. Of course it is YOUR MONEY... but you honestly can not be sure that should the worst happen, that it will just be you that gets hurt or dies. You clearly could end up killing someone else in the process. Of course everyone that has read your comments has had these thoughts go through their mind. A wise person would just shake their head and walk away. I am sure a lot of readers have done just that. But you see, anyone on this system will tell you... I have a big mouth. But I also pride myself on doing my very best to tell the truth, no matter where the cards fall. So read the following carefully: "Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid". - John Wayne I know in my heart that there is nothing anyone can say that will change your mind . So, I will wish you the best of luck and will honestly say a prayer for you. However, there is not a chance in hell that I will help you find a prop to fly your YAK-55 home and I truly hope everyone else feels the same way. If this upsets you, then so be it. I see no valid reason why any person on this list should help you do something that we all know is less than safe and in fact borders on reckless. Yes, I know I am going to catch a lot of grief for being less than politically correct with this message, but my conscience simply will not allow me to bury my head in the sand on this one. Best Regards, . Mark Bitterlich N50YK ________________________________ From: Walter Lannon Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 8:05:36 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! Chris; I very seriously suggest that you truck it home. In addition to possible internal engine damage the broken engine mount is an indicator of possible airframe damage as well. Walt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Cox" Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:38 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! > > ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3 > inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad > it broke the mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need > to do just trying to get it home so working on it would be > easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i > will have more questions.Still looking for a prop to buy/use > to ferry it home. > > Chris Cox > Aerial Acquisition > 404-697-3069 > ccox@aerialgroup.net > Navigator and http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Yak-List Web http://www.matronics.com/contribution =========== ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 08:50:33 AM PST US Subject: Yak-List: YAK pedal brackets From: "Barry Hancock" Gang, I have good news and bad news. The good news is that the YAK pedal brackets have been run through the paces and we have a final design. More good news is that they work great in both the Yak-50 and the rear seat of the Yak-52. However, we are unable to get a good enough gain in the front seat of the -52 to make it worthwhile. The problem is clearance with accessories on the firewall. There was an AD put out on this subject for the stock pedals some years ago and we cannot make the brackets comply with the intent of the AD and still pick up significant leg room. So, if you are interested in pedals for your Yak-50 or the back seat of your -52, we are now accepting orders and are making a run next week. For those with orders in our current run of CJ brackets is in process and should be ready to ship by the end of the week. We still have a few sets available. Contact me off list if interested. Regards, Barry -- Barry Hancock Worldwide Warbirds, Inc. office (909) 606-4444 cell (949) 300-5510 www.worldwidewarbirds.com ________________________________ Message 9 _____________________________________ Time: 10:17:41 AM PST US From: "Jim Selby" Subject: Yak-List: Yak-55M An eBay member wants to show you this item Hi, I saw this item on eBay and thought you might be interested. 1995 YAK 55M, HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROBATIC HOT ROD!! Current price: $30,100.00 Buy It Now price: $37,500.00 End time: Feb-22-09 18:30:00 PST Add to watch list | See similar items Check out this item ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------- Learn More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails. This email sent through the eBay platform from a sender who thinks you are likely to be interested in this information. eBay takes no liability for sending this email or its content. You can report this message as unsolicited (spam/spoof) email. Copyright =A9 2008 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. eBay Inc. is located at 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. ________________________________ Message 10 ____________________________________ Time: 11:36:12 AM PST US From: John Fischer Subject: Re: Yak-List: Yak-55M Jim, I think this is the aircraft that created so much talk recently on the forum. Laterrrrr John Fischer At 10:15 AM 2/22/2009, you wrote: >eBay > >[] > An eBay member wants to show you this item >[] > >Hi, I saw this item on eBay and thought you might be interested. > >[] > > >1995 YAK 55M, HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROBATIC HOT ROD!! > >1995 >YAK 55M, HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROBATIC HOT ROD!! >Current price: >$30,100.00 >Buy It Now price: >$37,500.00 >Buy It Now > >End time: Feb-22-09 18:30:00 PST >Add >to watch list | >See >similar items >Check out this item >[] > > >[] > > >---------- >Learn >More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails. > >This email sent through the eBay platform from a >sender who thinks you are likely to be >interested in this information. eBay takes no >liability for sending this email or its content. > >You can >report >this message as unsolicited (spam/spoof) email. > >Copyright =A9 2008 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. >Designated trademarks and brands are the >property of their respective owners. eBay and >the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. eBay >Inc. is located at 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. > ________________________________ Message 11 ____________________________________ Time: 11:50:17 AM PST US From: "Jim Selby" Subject: Re: Yak-List: Yak-55M That's what I thought. I figured I would send the info. to the Yak list. I have NO interest in the plane.. ----- Original Message ----- From: John Fischer To: yak-list@matronics.com Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:35 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Yak-55M Jim, I think this is the aircraft that created so much talk recently on the forum. Laterrrrr John Fischer At 10:15 AM 2/22/2009, you wrote: An eBay member wants to show you this item Hi, I saw this item on eBay and thought you might be interested. 1995 YAK 55M, HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROBATIC HOT ROD!! Current price: $30,100.00 Buy It Now price: $37,500.00 End time: Feb-22-09 18:30:00 PST Add to watch list | See similar items Check out this item ------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Learn More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails. This email sent through the eBay platform from a sender who thinks you are likely to be interested in this information. eBay takes no liability for sending this email or its content. You can report this message as unsolicited (spam/spoof) email. Copyright =A9 2008 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. eBay Inc. is located at 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. ________________________________ Message 12 ____________________________________ Time: 12:59:19 PM PST US From: Herb Coussons Subject: Re: Yak-List: Yak-55M ?"2 small skin wrinkles no problem" and gear bent. Some landing !! I was most nervous about my 55 when I got it, it really is very gentle landing and on the ground. It is also incredibly well built and strong. So this looks to be a disasterous landing. Herb On Feb 22, 2009, at 12:15 PM, Jim Selby wrote: > > > An eBay member wants to show you this item > Hi, I saw this item on eBay and thought you might be interested. > > > > 1995 YAK 55M, HIGH PERFORMANCE AEROBATIC HOT ROD!! > Current price: > $30,100.00 > Buy It Now price: > $37,500.00 > End time: Feb-22-09 18:30:00 PST > Add to watch list | See similar items > Check out this item > > > Learn More to protect yourself from spoof (fake) emails. > > This email sent through the eBay platform from a sender who thinks > you are likely to be interested in this information. eBay takes no > liability for sending this email or its content. > > You can report this message as unsolicited (spam/spoof) email. > > Copyright =A9 2008 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designated > trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. > eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. eBay Inc. is > located at 2145 Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125. > > ________________________________ Message 13 ____________________________________ Time: 04:37:42 PM PST US From: Yak Pilot Subject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop! I am very happy to be totally wrong. =0A=0AMark=0A=0A-=0A=0A=0A=0A_______ _________________________=0AFrom: Chris =0ATo: "yak-l ist@matronics.com" =0ASent: Sunday, February 22, 20 09 8:45:34 AM=0ASubject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop!=0A=0A=0AWell guys I do have a prop but there was slot of info held=0Aback about the aircraft when I bought it. I thank everyone for the advise=0AI'm going to pass on this pl ane and keep looking=0A=0ASent from my iPhone=0A=0AOn Feb 22, 2009, at 1:14 AM, Yak Pilot wrote:=0A=0A=0A-Mr Cox, it seems rather clear that you fully well intend to ignore the advice of some of the best experts on this list server.- You want to ferry this aircraft home, and b y God, you are going to do that no matter how many people (who are far more -experienced than you) suggest otherwise.-- You appreciate their well meaning advice, but really let's face it, you made up your mind about this quite some time ago, and you really do not want to be confused with any fa cts that might change your decision.- =0A-=0AAs for insurance, ......of course you will not have any.- Anyone who knows the true circumstances o f this flight would never insure your aircraft to begin with.- Of course it is YOUR MONEY... but you honestly can not be sure that should the worst happen, that it will-just be you that gets hurt or dies. You clearly coul d--end up killing someone else in the process.--- =0A-=0AOf cou rse everyone that has read your comments has had these- thoughts go throu gh their mind.- A wise person would just shake their head and walk away. - I am sure a lot of readers-have done just that.- But you see, anyon e on this system will tell you... I have a big mouth.- But I also pride m yself on doing my very best to tell the truth, no matter where the cards- fall.- So read the following carefully:- =0A-=0A"Life's tough, it's even tougher if you're stupid". - John Wayne- =0A-=0AI know in my heart that there is nothing anyone can say that will change your mind .- So, I will wish you the best of luck and will honestly say a prayer for you.- However, there is not a chance in hell that I will help you find a prop to fly your YAK-55 home and I truly hope everyone else feels the same way.- If this upsets you, then so be it.- I see no valid reason why any person on this list should help you do something that we all know is less than saf e and in fact borders on reckless.- Yes, I know I am-going to catch a l ot of-grief for being less than politically correct with this message, bu t my conscience simply will not allow me to bury my head in the sand-on t his one.- -=0A-=0ABest Regards, .- =0A-=0AMark Bitterlich =0AN50Y K=0A-=0A=0A-=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: Walter Lanno n =0ATo: yak-list@matronics.com=0ASent: Saturday, Febru ary 21, 2009 8:05:36 PM=0ASubject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop!=0A=0A--> Yak- List message posted by: Walter Lannon =0A=0AChris;=0AI very seriously suggest that you truck it home. In addition to possible =0Ai nternal engine damage the broken engine mount is an indicator of possible =0Aairframe damage as well.=0A=0AWalt=0A----- Original Message ----- =0AFro m: "Chris Cox" =0ATo: =0ASent : Saturday, February 21, 2009 10:38 AM=0ASubject: Re: Yak-List: Need a prop >=0A>=0A> ahhh ok thanks...Well what happened was that it took about 3=0A> inchs of the tip off and it set and it was vibrating so bad=0A> it broke th e mount! Im not trying to get out of what i need=0A> to do just trying to g et it home so working on it would be=0A> easy.I thanks this group a lot for the insite and sure i=0A> will have more questions.Still looking for a pro p to buy/use=0A> to ferry it home.=0A>=0A> Chris Cox=0A> Aerial Acquisition =0A> 404-697-3069=0A> ccox@aerialgroup.net=0A>http://www.matronics.com/Navi gat- --> =0A=0A=0A=0A=0Aface="courier new,courier">http://www.matronics .com/Navigator?Yak-List=0Ahref="http://forums.matronics.com">http://forum s.matronics.com=0Ahref="http://www.matronics.com/contribution">http://www = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.