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These are links to people and places on the internet that are a benefit to the YAK community:

bullet If you are in need of expert M14 engine repairs, overhaul and parts, contact Carl and Jill Hays, jill@m-14p.com.  Carl and Jill are both A & P's and IA's and both attended and received certification on our venerable M14's from the M14 engine factory in Russia.   Needless to say, they are clearly the experts in the field.  If you have an urgent situation, you can call them at 928-681-4400.  They have recently moved their business to Kingman, AZ.
 
bullet Visit GESOCO Industries and talk with George or Cliff Coy about new YAK 52W and YAK 52TW's as well as spare parts for all Yak 52's.   George has been importing Yak 52's for many, many years and is undoubtedly one of the most knowledgeable individuals you will ever talk to about YAK's.
 
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Doug Sapp in Omak, WA (509-826-4610) carries used M14P parts and can also assist with some crossover parts for the YAK 52 from his stock of Chinese parts (airframe and engine) for the CJ6.  Doug's a great guy and extremely knowledgeable in both areas.  He's always anxious to help.
 

  • For your insurance requirements, touch base with Tom Johnson at Airpower Insurance, 602-628-2701 .  Tom has helped many, many Yak owners with extremely competitive insurance rates for their aircraft.  By the way, Tom can also handle all of your aircraft insurance needs, including spam cans.
     
  • Check out Doug Robertson's outstanding web site, www.yak-52.net.  Within Doug's website you will find very high quality graphics of the wing spar mods on the Yak 52 as well as numerous other helpful tidbits of information.
     
  • SKYTRACE in the UK has just put up on their web site a fantastic traffic pattern primer for YAK 52 pilots, http://www.skytrace.co.uk/circuit.html.    Plus, if you would like to experience the Official DOSAAF YAK 52 Flight Safety Program from one of the best YAK 52 instructors in the world, Gennady Elfimov, this is the web site to go to.
     
  • Nigel Wilson's website highlights his YAK52 airshow act based in the South Eastern UK.
  • The PSC Weather Center offers a fast way to check the general weather in a state and at selected airports.
  • The Charlie Alpha page offers an insight into interesting aviation matters in Europe. Check out the Pilot magazine section.
  • Many Sukhoi owners choose to install a fuel flow computer in the panel. Two of the best can be found at Shadin and Matronics web sites.
     
  • YAK UK is one of the two main sources in Europe for YAKs and YAK parts (including the fabulous YAK 11 and YAK 3). Richard Goodie Aerobatics is the other at www.russianaeros.com
     
  • The Experimental Aircraft Association has greatly contributed to the freedoms we have in operating these fine aircraft.
  • Landings is one of the most complete and useful aviation data sources on the net.
  • A very clever VOR simulator that runs in your browser.
  • YAK-TEAM Wittmund are a two aircraft aerobatic team in Northern Germany. They fly a YAK50 and a 52 in formation. Check out the pictures on this site.
     
  • The newly formed European Yak Club site is just starting out but keep checking back.
  • If you're looking for a great 4 place, stick controlled, experimental aircraft, check out the IAR823. 
  • Here's a link to our Yak friends in Germany; www.yakrotte.de