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Mozam

Joined: 24 Nov 2006
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:03 pm Post subject: Yak-50 question

I ferried a Yak-50, which  a friend of mine recently bought, about 650 miles this week.  It was my first flight in one...impressive, what a machine!



My question is what have -50 owners done to extend the ferry range?  The one I flew held 34 gallons.  Is that about the best one can expect for fuel?



Thanks,

Steve Dalton

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steve.fox(at)mac.com
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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 12:48 pm Post subject: Yak-50 question

Mozam -

Drop tanks seem to be the solution - http://www.tvrphotography.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=180&pos=69

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On Nov 18, 2007, at 3:03 PM, Mozam wrote:

[quote]--> Yak-List message posted by: "Mozam" <sdalton(at)hughes.net (sdalton(at)hughes.net)>

I ferried a Yak-50, which  a friend of mine recently bought, about 650 miles this week.  It was my first flight in one...impressive, what a machine!

My question is what have -50 owners done to extend the ferry range?  The one I flew held 34 gallons.  Is that about the best one can expect for fuel?

Thanks,

Steve Dalton

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Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2007 7:28 pm Post subject: Yak-50 question

Mozam,

Now you know why I say it is a reasonable replacement for the Viper!

Reasonable is all...for when retirement is final!

That is the standard fuel capacity with the acro tank and the Aux tank. TJ

has added a 8 inch section to his Aux tank increasing the capacity to ? 42

gal. Another mod has been to put two wet wing tanks in also. Which if I

remember correct add another 24 gal for a total of 58 gal. Or was it 60 gal

total

After flying the 52, at 52 power settings (65% and 650-700 mmHg) I am seeing

12 gph fuel consumption. That means I get about 2.5 hours vs 2 hours. My but

can't take anymore than that anyway. 

A couple of guys added drop tanks out board of the gear also. I do not know

what their fuel capacity is with that mod.

Now you flew one...you are gonna want one!

Doc



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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 4:45 am Post subject: Yak-50 question

Steve, how was the refueling process on that 50? - did it have poor/no venting - i.e.it takes considerably longer to refuel. Viperdoc, or anyone - do your 50s deal with the same issue?

   

  I know some have modified to resolve this nuisance issue - 

   

  Is there a Yak50 owners website somewhere btw? 

   

   

  Drew



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HawkerPilot2015

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:01 am Post subject: Re: Yak-50 question

[quote="lacloudchaser(at)yahoo.co"]Steve, how was the refueling process on that 50? - did it have poor/no venting - i.e.it takes considerably longer to refuel. Viperdoc, or anyone - do your 50s deal with the same issue?

   

  I know some have modified to resolve this nuisance issue - 

   

  Is there a Yak50 owners website somewhere btw? 

   

   

  Drew



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Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 6:15 am Post subject: Yak-50 question

Refuels slowly if you fill the tank for the “quick fuel” cap that was added to the Aux tank on top of the nose. I have found, was told and forgot actually, to fill the acro (main) tank first with the fuel cap off the Aux tank. That makes refueling much quicker if you A/C has a gravity feed system as does mine. Not sure how it works with those that have a transfer pump.  

Yes there is a 50 website on Yahoo. I will have to get it for you.  

Doc  

     

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Steve, how was the refueling process on that 50? - did it have poor/no venting - i.e.it takes considerably longer to refuel. Viperdoc, or anyone - do your 50s deal with the same issue?  

    

   

    

I know some have modified to resolve this nuisance issue -   

    

   

    

Is there a Yak50 owners website somewhere btw?   

    

   

    

   

    

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