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Topic: oil cooler overhaul |
mikspin
Replies: 9
Views: 5608
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 9:07 am Subject: Re: oil cooler overhaul |
i have a guy building up a modified cooler for a Yak 52TW. He has experience with a variety of aircraft coolers as well as items such as Mustang radiators. Contact me off list for info.
Mike Hast ... |
Topic: Ferrying a Yak 55 to Oregon |
mikspin
Replies: 3
Views: 2582
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 4:31 pm Subject: Re: Ferrying a Yak 55 to Oregon |
Would Vacaville work? |
Topic: Yak 55M parts |
mikspin
Replies: 7
Views: 15115
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:25 am Subject: Re: Yak 55M parts |
Anthony,
Try the toothpaste or any other polish trick and see if it works, it does a great job in a lot of cases.
If you're still stuck after that, contact me off list.
Mike Hastings |
Topic: Aerobatic sighting device |
mikspin
Replies: 4
Views: 4627
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2012 1:32 pm Subject: Re: Aerobatic sighting device |
Shawn,
I could fabricate a duplicate from mine. Let me know.
Mike Hastings |
Topic: Recommendation M-14 engines |
mikspin
Replies: 30
Views: 16542
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2011 12:17 am Subject: Re: Recommendation M-14 engines |
Dennis,
FWIW the one I have is the 14" which seems to clear more of the items near the cylinder making it easier to work with, and surprisingly it was within a few $ of what I could find elsew ... |
Topic: Recommendation M-14 engines |
mikspin
Replies: 30
Views: 16542
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 11:34 am Subject: Re: Recommendation M-14 engines |
Yep Dennis that's the case and thank you.
I should have further stated that you need a pointer (or the Aircraft Spruce tool mentioned) along with this TDC finder. The marki ngson the tool allow yo ... |
Topic: Recommendation M-14 engines |
mikspin
Replies: 30
Views: 16542
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 10:14 am Subject: Re: Recommendation M-14 engines |
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?search=true&item_ID=75273&PartNo=YAL866&group_id=19865&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all
This tool makes it possible to time the ... |
Topic: 52 spinning |
mikspin
Replies: 20
Views: 14400
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 1:10 pm Subject: Re: 52 spinning |
Oops, sorry Dennis, I meant the article from quite a few years ago (saw the 18% reference in "Spins Unspun". |
Topic: 52 spinning |
mikspin
Replies: 20
Views: 14400
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Dec 30, 2010 7:45 am Subject: Re: 52 spinning |
Thanks Richard. I echo your sentiments about getting the proper training from the right people. The question was an academic one.
Continuing that, (Dennis chime in if you know), Would anyone happ ... |
Topic: 52 spinning |
mikspin
Replies: 20
Views: 14400
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2010 7:06 am Subject: Re: 52 spinning |
Yes, I've read the article many times that states that as such, and I'm aware of the difference between the aerodynamics forces acting on the controls and the force of the springs.
Regardless, I ... |
Topic: 52 spinning |
mikspin
Replies: 20
Views: 14400
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:35 pm Subject: Re: 52 spinning |
Richard,
I have read the various Yak 52 spin literature in the past and have always wondered if the high stick forces quoted were in a Yak 52 with the original centering springs (or "bungees&q ... |
Topic: RF interference |
mikspin
Replies: 17
Views: 10335
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:48 am Subject: Re: RF interference |
Scott,
Did you get those diagrams I emailed you a while back?
Mike |
Topic: RF interference |
mikspin
Replies: 17
Views: 10335
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Dec 17, 2010 1:47 am Subject: Re: RF interference |
Hans,
Where are you in the Netherlands? I routinely overnight in Amsterdam.
(Sorry to go off topic here guys)
Mike Hastings
Yak 55M
(Oversee several Yak 52's) |
Topic: Engine failure in Yak-50 |
mikspin
Replies: 56
Views: 29622
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:39 pm Subject: Re: Engine failure in Yak-50 |
7500 |
Topic: Yak 55M Tail Wheel |
mikspin
Replies: 6
Views: 6368
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:53 am Subject: Re: Yak 55M Tail Wheel |
Flightbag,
Contact Wesley Warner via warner.wesley@gmail.com for info about a very nicely machined Scott tailwheel housing machined just for the 55 spring.
Mike Hastings |
Topic: M14P Magneto |
mikspin
Replies: 17
Views: 20873
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2010 11:00 pm Subject: Re: M14P Magneto |
Stefan,
Where are you in Germany?
Mike Hastings |
Topic: Yak 55 B/C alternator installation wiring |
mikspin
Replies: 4
Views: 4485
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri May 28, 2010 8:57 pm Subject: Re: Yak 55 B/C alternator installation wiring |
Shawn,
I've done the B+C conversion on my 55M utilizing a great deal of the existing setup (original gen warning light, etc.) The system is similar to but not the same as the -52 or -50 systems (i ... |
Topic: ANR conversion |
mikspin
Replies: 11
Views: 6940
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 8:13 am Subject: Re: ANR conversion |
Hey guys,
I've been researching the different ANR options as well, and one thing I found is that if you can hold out until OSH (and providing you're there), Headsets, Inc. has a pretty decent show ... |
Topic: 52TW Owner that was at Gaston's |
mikspin
Replies: 1
Views: 2805
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 8:54 pm Subject: Re: 52TW Owner that was at Gaston's |
Sorry, wasn't specific enough...I'm looking for the other TW owner that was not in 269DK (Steve) at Gaston's.
TIA
Mike Hastings
acromike@gmail.com |
Topic: 52TW Owner that was at Gaston's |
mikspin
Replies: 1
Views: 2805
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:02 pm Subject: 52TW Owner that was at Gaston's |
Hi folks,
I'm looking for the guy that was at Gaston's (sorry I wasn't there, work got in the way) that has a 52TW.
Please contact me off list.
Mike Hastings
acromike@gmail.com |
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