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Topic: Another weight and balance question |
dabear
Replies: 6
Views: 7736
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:07 am Subject: Another weight and balance question |
Actually, thats about 300 lbs extra each side... I'd re-weigh your airplane.
On 7/2/2019 5:10 PM, Off2wildblue wrote:
I’m just trying to figure out if the numbers I have for my airplan ... |
Topic: Nose leg - NANCHANG - Shimmy issue |
dabear
Replies: 8
Views: 6929
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 4:45 am Subject: Nose leg - NANCHANG - Shimmy issue |
Check both tire pressure and strut pressure. If either are at max,
reduce a little.
Bear
On 5/2/2019 2:25 AM, woodja51 wrote:
Hi all ... have just installed a completely new nose leg ( f ... |
Topic: What is the proper starting procedure? Housai engine. |
dabear
Replies: 5
Views: 3939
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2018 9:56 am Subject: What is the proper starting procedure? Housai engine. |
each of these engines starts just a little differently... it really is
an art more than science...
Most effort but most success starting sequence is:
MAGS OFF!!!!
Throttle open about 1/2 in ... |
Topic: CJ abeam, flap up/down |
dabear
Replies: 14
Views: 9662
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2018 2:06 pm Subject: CJ abeam, flap up/down |
Rich,
I'm not being argumentative, I've flown with you and respect your skills
and thoughts. I think we both are/were flying the approach/landing the
same aggressive way. Cheers on that...
... |
Topic: CJ abeam, flap up/down |
dabear
Replies: 14
Views: 9662
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2018 6:53 pm Subject: CJ abeam, flap up/down |
So this is my opinion and worth every penny you paid for it...
I didn't see much of an issue with the flap down stall, then again I
think the CJ talks well to the pilot in all areas of the envelo ... |
Topic: CJ stock ignition wires |
dabear
Replies: 4
Views: 3567
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:00 am Subject: CJ stock ignition wires |
Having 1600 hours in the CJ and Yak 52 and about half that with original
wires/plugs vs. Dennis' wires/plugs (on 2 different engines) I can tell
you Dennis' wire conversion is FAR SUPERIOR to stoc ... |
Topic: WON'T START |
dabear
Replies: 26
Views: 20301
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:33 am Subject: WON'T START |
Pull the prop through about 9-12 times (3 bladed prop).
Then prime.
Then Start.
If you really want to get a work out...
Pull the prop through
Then prime ... |
Topic: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Re: gear retraction problem |
dabear
Replies: 6
Views: 4554
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:23 am Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Re: gear retraction problem |
Once again Mark brings reason, experience, knowledge to the discussion.
They were lucky the airplane didn't come down on someone or that the
whole hangar didn't come down on them.
On 8/24/ ... |
Topic: Cold Starts |
dabear
Replies: 8
Views: 5240
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 7:49 am Subject: Cold Starts |
What I've found is that each airplane is different because of carb and other settings. What works for you on a normal first start of the day should work here with 1-2 more shots of prime. ... |
Topic: Cold Starts |
dabear
Replies: 8
Views: 5240
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2016 6:50 am Subject: Cold Starts |
With the heat pads, and a blanket covering the cowl, I typically see Cyl temps in the 45-55deg F range prior to taking the cover off. If that is the case, I'll pre-flight in the hangar, a ... |
Topic: Fwd: Requesting Missing Man Formation |
dabear
Replies: 2
Views: 2701
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2016 7:26 pm Subject: Fwd: Requesting Missing Man Formation |
byron,
Should you not contact the South East regional director of the RPA? They may not be on this list. You might try the NE director as well.
Bear
... |
Topic: Huosai to M-14 Conversion |
dabear
Replies: 2
Views: 3066
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Sep 27, 2016 10:23 am Subject: Huosai to M-14 Conversion |
You'll need
M14P(F) 20-35k
Gills 2k
Exhaust 1.2-1.6k
Prop 10-18k
Bear
On 9/27/2016 2:11 PM, Robert Starnes wrote:
Hello all,
was just curious what it costs to swap a s ... |
Topic: Upgrading |
dabear
Replies: 9
Views: 8287
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 8:47 am Subject: Upgrading |
Agree you'll never get the money back out of the plane.
The M14P(F) upgrade is about 40k. GREAT climb performance, not much level speed upgrade.  It IS a different airplane wi ... |
Topic: Upgrading |
dabear
Replies: 9
Views: 8287
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 5:00 am Subject: Upgrading |
I'd recommend the following
Front Cockpit
2 10" Skyview displays or 2 10" inch and 1 7" displays
Dynon AutoPilot panel,
Dynon button panel,
Dynon Radio panel,
and Dyno ... |
Topic: Engine Question |
dabear
Replies: 6
Views: 5350
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 7:32 am Subject: Engine Question |
yes, sorry mistype... 464F/240C
On 8/15/2016 11:15 AM, Hans Oortman wrote:
In my humble opinion as a European I believe that 460F is NOT 420C but: 238
degrees...that is a lot different th ... |
Topic: Engine Question |
dabear
Replies: 6
Views: 5350
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2016 6:53 am Subject: Engine Question |
Yak Folks,
Note: I don't have a CJ6 anymore.
But I know someone who just over temp'd his engine. For about 5 min the
CHTs in 4 cylinders were over 460F/420C and 2 reached 489F. The engine ... |
Topic: Mechanic |
dabear
Replies: 0
Views: 1733
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2016 12:41 pm Subject: Mechanic |
Anyone have a recommendation for a CJ/Yak mechanic in the Houston Texas
area?
Bear |
Topic: Checkout and instructors |
dabear
Replies: 0
Views: 1697
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue May 31, 2016 7:30 am Subject: Checkout and instructors |
I've been contacted by two people about check out in the CJ. Who are
the go-to folks to check out new people in the CJ6 in Richmond Virginia
and the Houston Texas areas?
Bear |
Topic: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Describe the technique for a perfect H |
dabear
Replies: 2
Views: 2122
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Sun Jan 03, 2016 3:59 pm Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: Describe the technique for a perfect H |
I perfected the hammer spin in both the 52 and the CJ6... Hammer I'm
still working on...
Bear
On 1/3/2016 3:26 PM, Bitterlich, Mark G CIV NAVAIR, WD wrote:
Good techique from Bill, bu ... |
Topic: [Non-DoD Source] Re: First time buyer of a Yak 52 or Nanch |
dabear
Replies: 2
Views: 3559
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Forum: Yak-List Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2015 12:33 pm Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: First time buyer of a Yak 52 or Nanch |
Mark, sir you have to come sit in my CJ. I'm tall in the body as my legs are only 34 inseam and when sitting at a table with other pilots, I'm usually looking over most folks head. That said, you m ... |
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