---------------------------------------------------------- Yak-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 12/15/13: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:21 AM - Re: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 (Richard Goode) 2. 02:45 AM - Re: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 (Todd McCutchan) 3. 03:37 AM - Re: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 (Richard Goode) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:21:17 AM PST US From: "Richard Goode" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 I do not believe that the Yak 54 has problems in spin recovery, provided these are done correctly, as is required for any aircraft. However the Yak 52 is very different, and spins, particularly "flat" should not be attempted without good instruction. Richard Goode Aerobatics Rhodds Farm Lyonshall Hereford HR5 3LW Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129 www.russianaeros.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ssssskippy Sent: 14 December 2013 17:44 Subject: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 Thank you all for your good advises. Could you tell me about the yak 54...... I've been told that this aircraft has a problem causing accident. I read something about CG with low fuel unstoping spinning! http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief2.aspx?ev_id 001211X10442&ntsbno=AN C98FA110&akey=1 Thanks Olivier Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=415553#415553 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 02:45:08 AM PST US From: "Todd McCutchan" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 Do the flat spin comments below also apply to the Yak 50? Todd McCutchan Fast Aircraft T-34A & Yak-50 Cell - 260.402.1740 Email: todd@fastaircraft.com Skype: tmccutchan Web: www.fastaircraft.com & www.toddmccutchanairshows.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Goode Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 2:20 AM Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 --> I do not believe that the Yak 54 has problems in spin recovery, provided these are done correctly, as is required for any aircraft. However the Yak 52 is very different, and spins, particularly "flat" should not be attempted without good instruction. Richard Goode Aerobatics Rhodds Farm Lyonshall Hereford HR5 3LW Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129 www.russianaeros.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ssssskippy Sent: 14 December 2013 17:44 Subject: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 Thank you all for your good advises. Could you tell me about the yak 54...... I've been told that this aircraft has a problem causing accident. I read something about CG with low fuel unstoping spinning! http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief2.aspx?ev_id 001211X10442&ntsbno=AN C98FA110&akey=1 Thanks Olivier Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=415553#415553 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 03:37:47 AM PST US From: "Richard Goode" Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 No - the 50 is very different, and will always recover easily, both erect and inverted. It has about the same size control surfaces as the 52, but far less rotational inertia which is what can make flat spin recovery so prolonged in the 52. Richard Goode Aerobatics Rhodds Farm Lyonshall Hereford HR5 3LW Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129 www.russianaeros.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Todd McCutchan Sent: 15 December 2013 10:44 Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 Do the flat spin comments below also apply to the Yak 50? Todd McCutchan Fast Aircraft T-34A & Yak-50 Cell - 260.402.1740 Email: todd@fastaircraft.com Skype: tmccutchan Web: www.fastaircraft.com & www.toddmccutchanairshows.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Goode Sent: Sunday, December 15, 2013 2:20 AM Subject: RE: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 --> I do not believe that the Yak 54 has problems in spin recovery, provided these are done correctly, as is required for any aircraft. However the Yak 52 is very different, and spins, particularly "flat" should not be attempted without good instruction. Richard Goode Aerobatics Rhodds Farm Lyonshall Hereford HR5 3LW Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129 www.russianaeros.com -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of ssssskippy Sent: 14 December 2013 17:44 Subject: Yak-List: Re: Switching from a yak52 to a yak55 Thank you all for your good advises. Could you tell me about the yak 54...... I've been told that this aircraft has a problem causing accident. I read something about CG with low fuel unstoping spinning! http://www.ntsb.gov/aviationquery/brief2.aspx?ev_id 001211X10442&ntsbno=AN C98FA110&akey=1 Thanks Olivier Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=415553#415553 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.