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Thu 09/21/17


Total Messages Posted: 14



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     1. 12:38 AM - Re: Yak 52 Support (Richard Goode)
     2. 01:32 AM - Re: ATF denies Nanchang import (Richard Hess)
     3. 05:20 AM - Re: Yak 52 Support (JON)
     4. 05:26 AM - Yak 52 for sale (Chris Ober)
     5. 05:39 AM - Air Compressor Shear Coupler (BTLYak)
     6. 06:58 AM - Re: Yak 52 Support (Jill Gernetzke)
     7. 06:58 AM - Re: Yak 52 Support (Jill Gernetzke)
     8. 10:20 AM - Re: ATF denies Nanchang import (Walter Lannon)
     9. 10:59 AM - ATF denies Nanchang import (Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD)
    10. 11:08 AM - ATF denies Nanchang import (Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD)
    11. 08:07 PM - Re: ATF denies Nanchang import (Thomas Van Dusen)
    12. 08:08 PM - Re: ATF denies Nanchang import (Thomas Van Dusen)
    13. 09:39 PM - Re: Re: Yak 52 Support (Royden Heays)
    14. 09:39 PM - Re: Re: Yak 52 Support (Royden Heays)
 
 
 


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    Time: 12:38:10 AM PST US
    From: "Richard Goode" <richard.goode@russianaeros.com>
    Subject: Yak 52 Support
    Yes, earlier this year, Aerostar, of course the manufacturer of all 52s asked Aerometal, my partner in Hungary if they could make 10 sets of new engine mounts for the 52, but of course lacking the original jigs. We worked out a way that this could be done, and they then went rather quiet! Richard Goode Aerobatics Rhodds Farm Lyonshall Hereford HR5 3LW Tel: +44 (0) 1544 340120 Fax: +44 (0) 1544 340129 www.russianaeros.com From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of George S. Coy Sent: 20 September 2017 14:40 Subject: Yak-List: Yak 52 Support All Yak 52 owners, I recently made an inquiry to see if there are any Yak parts left at the factory in Romania. I received the following response: The news is not good from our friends from the next door. They do not have any kind of parts for Yak-52. More than this, they destroyed the jigs and the fixtures and now they are not able to manufacture spare parts for Yak-52 airplanes. The same situation is with FESTIVAL airplane. The plant where was made the Yak-52 is totally changed. A lot of CNC routers machines are installed on the place where the general assembling of the airplanes was. Today there they manufacture parts for AIRBUS. George Coy CAS Ltd. 629 Airport Rd. Swanton VT 05488 USA 802-868-5633 off 802-363-5782 cell 802-868-6632 Fax <mailto:george.coy@gmail.com> george.coy@gmail.com <http://coyacft.com/> http://coyacft.com/ SKYPE george.coy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by <http://www.mailscanner.info/> MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.


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    Time: 01:32:20 AM PST US
    From: Richard Hess <hess737@aol.com>
    Subject: Re: ATF denies Nanchang import
    Thom I know for exports the Nanchang and Yak are exempt. I believe the import is the same. Review the ATF military import requirements. Heck, if imports from China were illegal then half the companies in the US would go out of business! Richard Hess C 404-964-4885 > On Sep 20, 2017, at 11:17 PM, Thomas Van Dusen <twvandusen@gmail.com> wrote: > > I need some help. > > In June I bought a Nanchang out of Canada. My DAR required me to get ATF approval for the import. After six weeks they informed me that they denied my request. They quoted some CFRs which say that imports from China were not allowed. > > Now I own a very pretty paperweight. > > Two questions; > > 1. Does an import from Canada require ATF approval? > 2. What options do I have? > > Thom


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    Time: 05:20:52 AM PST US
    From: JON <jblake207@comcast.net>
    Subject: Re: Yak 52 Support
    They drink German=C2-beer?=C2- See attached... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Wrobel" <clouddog22@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 4:39:20 PM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Yak 52 Support Tuche =F0=9F=98=8E=F0=9F=98=8E=F0=9F=98=8E=F0=9F=98=8E On Sep 20, 2017 1:00 PM, "Walter Lannon" < wlannon@shaw.ca > wrote: Hey Greg; =C2- Maybe they understand capitalism very well.=C2- Why bother with a buck fr om old stuff you can get a million from new. =C2- Cheers; Walt =C2- From: Greg Wrobel Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 8:23 AM Subject: Re: Yak-List: Yak 52 Support =C2- They just don't understand Capitalism and how to make a buck out of old stu ff. That's why we're flying old, headed for the boneyard/scrapyard aircraft and for the fine folks we have supplying and supporting us in parts. =C2- =C2- On Sep 20, 2017 9:46 AM, "William Halverson" < william@netpros.net > wrote: <blockquote> How bizarre... destroying fixtures and jigs ... instead of putting them up for auction ... how odd ... Typos courtesy of Siri On Sep 20, 2017, at 09:39, George S. Coy < george.coy@gmail.com > wrote: <blockquote> All Yak 52 owners, I recently made an inquiry to see if there are any Yak p arts left at the factory in Romania. I received the following response: The news is not good from our friends from the next door. They do not have any kind of parts for Yak-52. More than this, they destroyed the jigs and t he fixtures and now they are not able to manufacture spare parts for Yak-52 airplanes. The same situation is with FESTIVAL airplane. The plant where w as made the Yak-52 is totally changed. A lot of CNC routers machines are in stalled on the place where the general assembling of the airplanes was. Tod ay there they manufacture parts for AIRBUS.=C2- =C2- =C2- George Coy CAS Ltd. 629 Airport Rd. Swanton VT 05488 USA 802-868-5633 off 802-363-5782 cell 802-868-6632 Fax george.coy@gmail.com http://coyacft.com/ SKYPE george.coy =C2- </blockquote> Virus-free. www.avast.com </blockquote>


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    Time: 05:26:19 AM PST US
    From: Chris Ober <christopherjober@gmail.com>
    Subject: Yak 52 for sale
    Unfortunately I'm going to be listing my Yak-52 for sale. 1992 very nice exa mple, needs nothing, a great running plane. Has a mig center council and a s moke system. Dual radios, new transponder, MT 3 blade prop, full canopy cove r, comes with 2 chutes. I can get you any other details you need. Please pm m e for any other info including price. It's a beautiful plane. It will come w ith a fresh annual. Chris Ober 3092080323 Sent from my iPhone


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    Time: 05:39:07 AM PST US
    Subject: Air Compressor Shear Coupler
    From: "BTLYak" <btlyak1@gmail.com>
    We have a spare air compressor Shear Coupler. New from M-14P. Contact me if you are AOG and need a part. -------- &quot;Battle Yak&quot; Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=473040#473040


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    Time: 06:58:20 AM PST US
    From: "Jill Gernetzke" <jill@m-14p.com>
    Subject: Re: Yak 52 Support
    Group, The phone calls, texts and e-mails are coming in off of George's announcement. Relax. Yes, it is a shame if they destroyed the jigs and begs the questions of why they did not inform George that this was going to happen. It doesn't matter because it doesn't change the outcome. Piper did the same thing as I recall Clyde Smith - the Cub Doctor - telling me. I live at an airport where 1000s of WWII aircraft were chopped into bits by a huge guillotine and smelted. Aircraft are still be chopped to bits here, albeit airliners. We have been informing our customers since October 2015, that production had ceased on the Yak 52 and they were no longer supplying airframe parts. Additionally, we have been manufacturing parts for the Yak 52 for quite some time and working collectively with others, who also manufacture parts. Beginning in 1992, when Carl (Hays) started importing on the West coast, we accumulated a lot of parts with an eye to the future and when this day might come. Working exclusively on these aircraft and engines, we know the consistent failures and where to direct our resources. The latest part that we have duplicated, in whole, is the cowl lord mount bushings for the Yak 52. A seemingly inconsequential part, but in actuality it is very important for the proper fit and sealing of the engine cowl. One thing that people should realize is that our aircraft are considered "low volume" when we walk into a machine shop and request a part to be manufactured. Most often, we have to meet a minimum that forces us to hold inventory on our end. We currently manufacture hundreds of parts for the Yak 52 and M-14P. We will continue to do so, as our complete dedication is to keep our customer in the air. If you are interested in what we are doing, visit our Facebook Page: M-14P, Inc. I post a lot of what is currently happening, there. In my opinion, what we are seeing is a market shift where many of these aircraft were purchased at "fire sale" prices in the 90's and now they will become limited and collectible. The aim is to keep them affordable. Jill Gernetzke M-14P, Inc. www.m-14p.com


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    Time: 06:58:22 AM PST US
    From: "Jill Gernetzke" <jill@m-14p.com>
    Subject: Re: Yak 52 Support
    Group, The phone calls, texts and e-mails are coming in off of George's announcement. Relax. Yes, it is a shame if they destroyed the jigs and begs the questions of why they did not inform George that this was going to happen. It doesn't matter because it doesn't change the outcome. Piper did the same thing as I recall Clyde Smith - the Cub Doctor - telling me. I live at an airport where 1000s of WWII aircraft were chopped into bits by a huge guillotine and smelted. Aircraft are still be chopped to bits here, albeit airliners. We have been informing our customers since October 2015, that production had ceased on the Yak 52 and they were no longer supplying airframe parts. Additionally, we have been manufacturing parts for the Yak 52 for quite some time and working collectively with others, who also manufacture parts. Beginning in 1992, when Carl (Hays) started importing on the West coast, we accumulated a lot of parts with an eye to the future and when this day might come. Working exclusively on these aircraft and engines, we know the consistent failures and where to direct our resources. The latest part that we have duplicated, in whole, is the cowl lord mount bushings for the Yak 52. A seemingly inconsequential part, but in actuality it is very important for the proper fit and sealing of the engine cowl. One thing that people should realize is that our aircraft are considered "low volume" when we walk into a machine shop and request a part to be manufactured. Most often, we have to meet a minimum that forces us to hold inventory on our end. We currently manufacture hundreds of parts for the Yak 52 and M-14P. We will continue to do so, as our complete dedication is to keep our customer in the air. If you are interested in what we are doing, visit our Facebook Page: M-14P, Inc. I post a lot of what is currently happening, there. In my opinion, what we are seeing is a market shift where many of these aircraft were purchased at "fire sale" prices in the 90's and now they will become limited and collectible. The aim is to keep them affordable. Jill Gernetzke M-14P, Inc. www.m-14p.com


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    Time: 10:20:07 AM PST US
    From: "Walter Lannon" <wlannon@shaw.ca>
    Subject: Re: ATF denies Nanchang import
    Hi Thom; I don=99t know anything about the ATF but I can assure you that your CJ6 is not the first to be imported into the US from Canada. One of the four I imported (to Canada) in 1993 was subsequently purchased a nd imported (into the US) by a gentleman in Los Angeles. I don=99t t hink it would be appropriate for me to give his name here but he is still actively flying it and (I believe) monitors this List. Walt From: Thomas Van Dusen Sent: Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:17 PM Subject: Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import I need some help. In June I bought a Nanchang out of Canada. My DAR required me to get ATF a pproval for the import. After six weeks they informed me that they denied my request. They quoted some CFRs which say that imports from China were no t allowed. Now I own a very pretty paperweight. Two questions; 1. Does an import from Canada require ATF approval? 2. What options do I have? Thom --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus


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    Time: 10:59:54 AM PST US
    From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD" <mark.bitterlich@navy.mil>
    Subject: ATF denies Nanchang import
    I would offer that one of your best bets is to contact the EAA's Government Representative, and by the way ... become an EAA member in the process, if you are not already. This is the kind of thing that they are there for, and from personal experience I can tell you that they are extremely cooperative and professional folks that can right to the right place to help you. By the way, the first thing I would have done would be to get a different DAR. The ATF will say "no" to just about anything. Mark -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Van Dusen Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 12:17 AM Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import I need some help. In June I bought a Nanchang out of Canada. My DAR required me to get ATF approval for the import. After six weeks they informed me that they denied my request. They quoted some CFRs which say that imports from China were not allowed. Now I own a very pretty paperweight. Two questions; 1. Does an import from Canada require ATF approval? 2. What options do I have? Thom


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    Time: 11:08:15 AM PST US
    From: "Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD" <mark.bitterlich@navy.mil>
    Subject: ATF denies Nanchang import
    "can take you to the right place to help you" Failed to proof read, sorry. Mark -----Original Message----- From: Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 1:58 PM Subject: Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import I would offer that one of your best bets is to contact the EAA's Government Representative, and by the way ... become an EAA member in the process, if you are not already. This is the kind of thing that they are there for, and from personal experience I can tell you that they are extremely cooperative and professional folks that. By the way, the first thing I would have done would be to get a different DAR. The ATF will say "no" to just about anything. Mark -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Van Dusen Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 12:17 AM Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import I need some help. In June I bought a Nanchang out of Canada. My DAR required me to get ATF approval for the import. After six weeks they informed me that they denied my request. They quoted some CFRs which say that imports from China were not allowed. Now I own a very pretty paperweight. Two questions; 1. Does an import from Canada require ATF approval? 2. What options do I have? Thom


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    Time: 08:07:22 PM PST US
    From: Thomas Van Dusen <twvandusen@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: ATF denies Nanchang import
    Thanks Mark. I'll contact them. On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 11:06 AM, Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD < mark.bitterlich@navy.mil> wrote: > mark.bitterlich@navy.mil> > > "can take you to the right place to help you" > > Failed to proof read, sorry. > > Mark > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 1:58 PM > To: 'yak-list@matronics.com' > Subject: Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import > > I would offer that one of your best bets is to contact the EAA's > Government Representative, and by the way ... become an EAA member in the > process, if you are not already. > > This is the kind of thing that they are there for, and from personal > experience I can tell you that they are extremely cooperative and > professional folks that. > > By the way, the first thing I would have done would be to get a different > DAR. The ATF will say "no" to just about anything. > > Mark > > > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@ > matronics.com] On Behalf Of Thomas Van Dusen > Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 12:17 AM > To: yak-list@matronics.com > Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import > > I need some help. > > In June I bought a Nanchang out of Canada. My DAR required me to get ATF > approval for the import. After six weeks they informed me that they denied > my request. They quoted some CFRs which say that imports from China were > not allowed. > > Now I own a very pretty paperweight. > > > Two questions; > > 1. Does an import from Canada require ATF approval? > 2. What options do I have? > > Thom > >


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    Time: 08:08:43 PM PST US
    From: Thomas Van Dusen <twvandusen@gmail.com>
    Subject: Re: ATF denies Nanchang import
    Thanks Walt. Nice to know that there is still hope. Thom On Thu, Sep 21, 2017 at 10:18 AM, Walter Lannon <wlannon@shaw.ca> wrote: > Hi Thom; > > I don=99t know anything about the ATF but I can assure you that you r CJ6 is > not the first to be imported into the US from Canada. > One of the four I imported (to Canada) in 1993 was subsequently purchased > and imported (into the US) by a gentleman in Los Angeles. I don=99 t think it > would be > appropriate for me to give his name here but he is still actively flying > it and (I believe) monitors this List. > > Walt > > *From:* Thomas Van Dusen <twvandusen@gmail.com> > *Sent:* Wednesday, September 20, 2017 9:17 PM > *To:* yak-list@matronics.com > *Subject:* Yak-List: ATF denies Nanchang import > > I need some help. > > In June I bought a Nanchang out of Canada. My DAR required me to get ATF > approval for the import. After six weeks they informed me that they deni ed > my request. They quoted some CFRs which say that imports from China were > not allowed. > > Now I own a very pretty paperweight. > > Two questions; > > 1. Does an import from Canada require ATF approval? > 2. What options do I have? > > Thom > > > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm _campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> Virus-free. > www.avast.com > <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm _campaign=sig-email&utm_content=emailclient> > <#m_2097207906416190588_DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> >


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    Time: 09:39:56 PM PST US
    From: "Royden Heays" <heaysr@telus.net>
    Subject: Re: Yak 52 Support
    Hey Jill, Yours is an important post for the Yak community and I for one truly appreciate what you and Carl are doing to keep us "in the air". "Us" includes the less talked about Yak 55 and Yak 55M guys. Best regards Royden -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jill Gernetzke Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 6:57 AM <yak-list-digest@matronics.com> Subject: Yak-List: Re: Yak 52 Support Group, The phone calls, texts and e-mails are coming in off of George's announcement. Relax. Yes, it is a shame if they destroyed the jigs and begs the questions of why they did not inform George that this was going to happen. It doesn't matter because it doesn't change the outcome. Piper did the same thing as I recall Clyde Smith - the Cub Doctor - telling me. I live at an airport where 1000s of WWII aircraft were chopped into bits by a huge guillotine and smelted. Aircraft are still be chopped to bits here, albeit airliners. We have been informing our customers since October 2015, that production had ceased on the Yak 52 and they were no longer supplying airframe parts. Additionally, we have been manufacturing parts for the Yak 52 for quite some time and working collectively with others, who also manufacture parts. Beginning in 1992, when Carl (Hays) started importing on the West coast, we accumulated a lot of parts with an eye to the future and when this day might come. Working exclusively on these aircraft and engines, we know the consistent failures and where to direct our resources. The latest part that we have duplicated, in whole, is the cowl lord mount bushings for the Yak 52. A seemingly inconsequential part, but in actuality it is very important for the proper fit and sealing of the engine cowl. One thing that people should realize is that our aircraft are considered "low volume" when we walk into a machine shop and request a part to be manufactured. Most often, we have to meet a minimum that forces us to hold inventory on our end. We currently manufacture hundreds of parts for the Yak 52 and M-14P. We will continue to do so, as our complete dedication is to keep our customer in the air. If you are interested in what we are doing, visit our Facebook Page: M-14P, Inc. I post a lot of what is currently happening, there. In my opinion, what we are seeing is a market shift where many of these aircraft were purchased at "fire sale" prices in the 90's and now they will become limited and collectible. The aim is to keep them affordable. Jill Gernetzke M-14P, Inc. www.m-14p.com


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    Time: 09:39:57 PM PST US
    From: "Royden Heays" <heaysr@telus.net>
    Subject: Re: Yak 52 Support
    Hey Jill, Yours is an important post for the Yak community and I for one truly appreciate what you and Carl are doing to keep us "in the air". "Us" includes the less talked about Yak 55 and Yak 55M guys. Best regards Royden -----Original Message----- From: owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-yak-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Jill Gernetzke Sent: Thursday, September 21, 2017 6:57 AM <yak-list-digest@matronics.com> Subject: Yak-List: Re: Yak 52 Support Group, The phone calls, texts and e-mails are coming in off of George's announcement. Relax. Yes, it is a shame if they destroyed the jigs and begs the questions of why they did not inform George that this was going to happen. It doesn't matter because it doesn't change the outcome. Piper did the same thing as I recall Clyde Smith - the Cub Doctor - telling me. I live at an airport where 1000s of WWII aircraft were chopped into bits by a huge guillotine and smelted. Aircraft are still be chopped to bits here, albeit airliners. We have been informing our customers since October 2015, that production had ceased on the Yak 52 and they were no longer supplying airframe parts. Additionally, we have been manufacturing parts for the Yak 52 for quite some time and working collectively with others, who also manufacture parts. Beginning in 1992, when Carl (Hays) started importing on the West coast, we accumulated a lot of parts with an eye to the future and when this day might come. Working exclusively on these aircraft and engines, we know the consistent failures and where to direct our resources. The latest part that we have duplicated, in whole, is the cowl lord mount bushings for the Yak 52. A seemingly inconsequential part, but in actuality it is very important for the proper fit and sealing of the engine cowl. One thing that people should realize is that our aircraft are considered "low volume" when we walk into a machine shop and request a part to be manufactured. Most often, we have to meet a minimum that forces us to hold inventory on our end. We currently manufacture hundreds of parts for the Yak 52 and M-14P. We will continue to do so, as our complete dedication is to keep our customer in the air. If you are interested in what we are doing, visit our Facebook Page: M-14P, Inc. I post a lot of what is currently happening, there. In my opinion, what we are seeing is a market shift where many of these aircraft were purchased at "fire sale" prices in the 90's and now they will become limited and collectible. The aim is to keep them affordable. Jill Gernetzke M-14P, Inc. www.m-14p.com




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