Description
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1977 Yak-50.
Certainly one of the best flying Yak-50 - 30kg lighter than factory spec & tricked out ailerons.
Complete restoration performed between 2012 and 2014.
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Airplane time state
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Airframe total time since Russian factory overhaul: 487hrs.
Total time since restoration: 53Hrs.
Overhaul includes new fabric, landing gear and actuators overhaul.
Engine M-14P - Total time since major overhaul: 165Hrs.
Whirl Wind Propeller - Total time since new: 20Hrs.
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Interior
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New glareshield and rear ledge cover in 2012
Adjustable height seat (rare on Yak-50)
Green and light blue paint.
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Exterior
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New historical Russian aerobatic team colors applied in 2014.
New dual fabric cover (Kimball / Pitts M-12 process) on all flight controls in 2012.
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Avionics
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Garmin 8.33 kHz radio
Mode C XPDR
No gyro to save weight.
Acro sequence card holder.
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Options
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Light weight B&C alternator.
Kimball sump pump
Auto ignition harness conversion
Smoking airplane smoke system with dual action pump for easy refilling
Light weight battery and electrical system
Fuselage mounted ferry tank
Heavy wing spar mods with titanium hardware.
Whirl Wind Carbon V-530C propeller and spinner.
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Remarks
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Specially rigged ailerons with very light an effective controls - unlike standard Yak-50.
Faster, lighter than standard yak-50 - a real performer.
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