Yakovlev Yak 52
Join us in welcoming our March Plane of the Month: the Yakovlev Yak 52.
The Yakovlev Yak-52 was designed in Russia as a primary and aerobatic trainer, first flying in 1976 and produced in Romania from 1977 to 1998. It’s powered by a 360 HP nine-cylinder Vedeneyev M14P radial engine that turns a two-bladed, counter-clockwise variable pitch propeller. With its tandem cockpit, tricycle landing gear, and inverted oil system allowing up to two minutes of inverted flight, the Yak-52 is a rugged aircraft built for dependable training in challenging environments with minimal maintenance support.
A standout feature is its pneumatic system, which powers engine starts, landing gear, flaps, and wheel brakes. Spherical air bottles behind the rear cockpit, maintained at 145 to 175 PSI by an engine-driven compressor, can also be charged from the ground using a scuba-style air source. Differential braking provides steering on the castering nose wheel, and its semi-retractable landing gear offers added protection in the event of a gear-up landing.
This aircraft is owned by Jerod “Jet Jerod” and Amanda Flohr of Friendswood, TX.
Join us this month for our POM Hangar Snapshot Series where you can get up close and learn more. Included with your general admission and FREE for members!
Come by in person to see this amazing plane up close!
