Radial engine run up
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That plane looks like it really dislikes sitting there in one place.
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Radials also were lighter and more reliable than their liquid cooled counterparts. The Navy preferred them because of their reliability, compactness (short noses meant more planes parked on a carrier) and power output. Anyone that ever flew with a P&W 2800 called it the smoothest running engine ever. Yes, they use lots of oil-- but that also keeps them cooler running.
Downside, when not running, the oil pools in the bottom cylinders, requiring oil scavenging pumps.
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~What'th, -when shooting a nifty bird like this'en, --please try to provide us the entire enchilada, -that is to say to include the initial start-up like this one here on Utube--> [ " R-1340 radial engine start - Mayocraft P-26 aircraft "] --paste into above search-box..!!
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that thing looks fun to fly
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Is this at the Auburn Airport? It kinda looks like it and I think I've seen this plane there.
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@duragg But i bet its worth it
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beatiful baby!
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radial rocket
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i guess what i meant to ask was, without the mods.....if i wanted a plane yak 50 how much do people usually pay for it?
wow that plane looks quick, couldn't weigh more than 1800 pounds.
NMoulana 1 year ago
Yak 50.
Very close on the empty weight. I think it is 1690.
duragg 1 year ago
what plane is this?
yakovlev3a 2 years ago
Yak 50, 82-2308.
Overhauled by Nerka in 2002 or so.
Bunch of hot-rod mods since I have owned it here in USA.
duragg 2 years ago
how much did that yak50 cost you?
yakovlev3a 2 years ago
... everything!
Lots of mods over the years with far too much "invested".
duragg 2 years ago