First Aerobatics Lesson!
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First Aerobatics Lesson!
Just had to tell someone!! 
WHAT A BLAST!!!
30 mins in a CAP-10, great fun. I did the take off (first time in a taildragger - MORE rudder!!) and had the aircraft to climb up to altitude over the airfield. The instructor then demonstrated most of the standard figures then I had a go at a couple of loops & rolls. All too quickly it was over and decended down into the circuit. I needed a little help with the landing (just the slightest cross-wind and I was all over the place on touchdown!!), but what a it put on my face.
It ranks up there with the first solo in my book!!
Plus, A quick thanks to everyone who posted on a thread about aero's a month or so ago, I finally did it!!!
Cheers, SD.
Can't wait for the next lesson!!
WHAT A BLAST!!!
30 mins in a CAP-10, great fun. I did the take off (first time in a taildragger - MORE rudder!!) and had the aircraft to climb up to altitude over the airfield. The instructor then demonstrated most of the standard figures then I had a go at a couple of loops & rolls. All too quickly it was over and decended down into the circuit. I needed a little help with the landing (just the slightest cross-wind and I was all over the place on touchdown!!), but what a
it put on my face.It ranks up there with the first solo in my book!!
Plus, A quick thanks to everyone who posted on a thread about aero's a month or so ago, I finally did it!!!
Cheers, SD.
Can't wait for the next lesson!!
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From: Zürich, Switzerland (But a Brit)
Hi SSD,
I saw on Avweb that Aerostar have announced a tail-dragging version of the Yak 52. It's even the Westernized version, so even less to worry about. I can't think of anything more desirable, myself.
Hope the Chippy and Yak are in good order.
Regards,
TW
I saw on Avweb that Aerostar have announced a tail-dragging version of the Yak 52. It's even the Westernized version, so even less to worry about. I can't think of anything more desirable, myself.
Hope the Chippy and Yak are in good order.
Regards,
TW
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From: UK
Hi Tricky
Yes, I drooled over that Yak - and the 'Super '52'in this months 'Today's Pilot' IIRC.
Not sure on Yak futures at moment - owner wants to sell but so far no takers (good!). Had super Chippy flight on Friday over and around N wales - including aeros over Abersoch. It's great seeing all those neat rows of moored yachts, sailing boats., waterskiers, sparkling sea, and crowded golden beach go swinging up over the canopy ;~)Chippy's just gone tech with a brake problem, but apart from that has been fine.
Hope things are well with you.
SSD
Yes, I drooled over that Yak - and the 'Super '52'in this months 'Today's Pilot' IIRC.
Not sure on Yak futures at moment - owner wants to sell but so far no takers (good!). Had super Chippy flight on Friday over and around N wales - including aeros over Abersoch. It's great seeing all those neat rows of moored yachts, sailing boats., waterskiers, sparkling sea, and crowded golden beach go swinging up over the canopy ;~)Chippy's just gone tech with a brake problem, but apart from that has been fine.
Hope things are well with you.
SSD
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From: Expat Kiwi living in London
The ultimate "small" Yak - the 50, tail-dragger, 2/3rds the weight of the 52, same gorgeous M14P = wonderful power to weight.
The 52 almost feels like something is wrong with it when you switch from the 50 ...
The 52 almost feels like something is wrong with it when you switch from the 50 ...
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From: UK
But, Southern, only one seat. The 'Super 52' was designed to have 50 performance (for the formation aeros team) but still have 2 seats.
The 50 looks good, though. Must admit ;~)
Wish there was one in NW I could fly.
SSD
The 50 looks good, though. Must admit ;~)
Wish there was one in NW I could fly.
SSD
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From: Ludlow, England
SSD
For drool factor 10, the place to be was Kemble last Saturday for the Yak Club fly-in. 31 Yaks of all types including the Super 50 and 52 - and some awesome aerobatics including Gennady Elfimov's legendary display.
Had an hour in a 52 yesterday afternoon doing some more difference training. Managed 15 minutes aeros over Grafham Water before we had to go back. Brilliant. Just wish I could afford to do it more often.
RD
For drool factor 10, the place to be was Kemble last Saturday for the Yak Club fly-in. 31 Yaks of all types including the Super 50 and 52 - and some awesome aerobatics including Gennady Elfimov's legendary display.
Had an hour in a 52 yesterday afternoon doing some more difference training. Managed 15 minutes aeros over Grafham Water before we had to go back. Brilliant. Just wish I could afford to do it more often.
RD
