Recent content by AcroGimp

Speaking of traffic, took the Yak out today for a functional check flight after a throttle friction adjustment and GP showed me so much traffic it actually scared me - I know they are all out there, but damn!! The coast, Lindbergh, to Palomar all showed up as did the airliner traffic of...

Thanks. The GoPro does not do distance justice, it is WAY closer than it looks. Was a great flight, lots of work, had to wag out and shake loose a couple times to avoid task saturation. We start off with basic 45-60 degree welded wing turns, then moved to dynamic wingovers, speeds from 170...

Played hooky from the office this morning and did my first formation aerobatics clinic - mind overload but very, very cool. 'Gimp

The Yak taking off from 27R at KSEE with an early turn yesterday - was a blast! Initial rate of climb was almost 1,900 FPM. 'Gimp

Several of my flying buddies have moved their businesses to PR - very attractive incentives right now assuming you will eventually create local jobs. Worth a deep look if a person has a business with some level of mobility or that is not location-centric, or if looking to retire maybe. Stick...

Really sorry to hear that Geico. Prayers for family and friends. 'Gimp

Couple gratuitous shots of the Yak reassembled and shaken out. Gotta say, super fun and damn good looking. 'Gimp

Finally, after 5 weeks of Conditional Inspection and multiple upgrades I flew the Yak out to Borrego Valley (L08) to watch the final day of the IAC Chapter 36 Borrego Hammerhead Roundup Aerobatic Contest with a few friends. 'Gimp

Wrapped up all the switch installs, harness installs and system checks. The Yak is now (pending Program Letter revision) Day/Night VFR. Added dimmable LED Cockpit Lighting New switch panel and harness for lights and dimmer And Aveo PowerBurst LED Wingtip Nav/Pos/Strobe combos...

Performance data is best determined by flight test/actual performance. When we design a plane we estimate the performance, but what you see in the AFM/POH/FCOM is based on/validated by actual testing. The benefit is, if you go out and conduct some tests, carefully, you will increase your...

No way to runup the Yak on the roll since it accelerates way too fast, if there is no dedicated space, pull off to one side of the taxiway, angle as best you can and runup - I would potentially damage planes behind me, that big ass 8 foot paddle blade prop moves a lot of air as well as anything...

Nose job is complete, a real PITA but so looking forward to seeing it all together. 'Gimp

Stay way clear of Miramar, airshow weekend with big TFR - check it out. SoCal will vector you if you request it, especially with the TFR I suspect. Parking is usually open right in front of Casa Machado but if transient is full you might have a bit of walk. 'Gimp

Following up from yesterday's mod work post, prop spinner backplate and prop mounted, also completed my first multi-chain wiring harness today - circuits tested good and got it mostly installed, should be done on Sunday. Feeling more proud of that than I probably should but a nice production...

Some teasers from the mod work the Yak has been undergoing the past couple weeks after the conditional inspection was completed. LED Cockpit Lighting Aveo Powerburst LED Wingtip Nav/Pos and Strobes New Switch control Panel for Internal/External Lights Smoke System Tank Install...