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The Real YAK 54:-
Built by the Russians around 1993, the model 54 was designed by the Yakovlev Design Bureau as
a 2 seat version for their popular YAK 55 single seat competition aerobatic aircraft. The idea was to
provide an unlimited capable aircraft that had 2 seats for training and for adventure type flights. It
was to also appeal to the sport aerobatic pilots around the world who wanted to compete or fly
aerobatics in a world class aircraft and that also had the convenience of an extra seat.
It is powered by the brilliantly powerful and reliable Venyendev MP-14 - a 9 cylinder, 10.5 L, 360
hp, supercharged radial engine of proven design as used in the Sukhoi and other YAK aircraft.
They offered a 400 hp version of the engine as well, the MP-14PF. This engine will burn 150 litres
of Avgas per hour at full power, and most turn a 2.6 meter Dia. 3 blade composite and wood
constant speed propeller.
Built entirely of stressed metal skins and a monocoque frame, it was to prove cheaper to
manufacture and maintain than its composite constructed competitors.
The YAK 54 retained the wonderfully good flying characteristics of the YAK 55, a forgiving design
that was fully capable of completing the unlimited competition sequences.
Not many of these wonderful aircraft were built and they are a rare sight at airports these days.
There is one only registered in Australia. More of the model 55’s were built of which 2 reside here
in Australia.
YAK 54 General characteristics:-
• Length: 6.91 m
• Wingspan: 8.16 m
• Max takeoff weight: 990 kg
• Maximum speed: 460 km/h
• Rate of climb: 3,000+ ft/min
CONTENTS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE COMMENCING...........................................................................................3
INTENDED USE...........................................................................................................................................................3
WARRANTY.................................................................................................................................................................3
WARNINGS..................................................................................................................................................................3
CAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................3
PRE ASSEMBLY STEPS ............................................................................................................................................4
GOING OVER THE COVERING..................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY PROCEDURES BEFORE FLIGHT...............................................................................................................6
GETTING READY TO FLY:.........................................................................................................................................8
FIRST FLIGHTS...........................................................................................................................................................9
TIPS FROM THE PRO’S..............................................................................................................................................9
ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE MODEL................................................................................................................11
TAIL ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................................12
RUDDER ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................................................................................13
RUDDER PULL-PULL CABLE INSTALLATION ......................................................................................................14
RUDDER CONTROL HORN INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................................15
TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY.........................................................................................................................................16
UNDERCARRIAGE....................................................................................................................................................17
WINGS........................................................................................................................................................................18
AILERON CONTROL LINKAGE INSTALLATION....................................................................................................19
MOTOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................................................20
CANOPY ....................................................................................................................................................................22
MOUNTING COWL ....................................................................................................................................................23
RECEIVER LOCATION..............................................................................................................................................24
PREFLIGHT PREPARATION....................................................................................................................................25
CONTROL THROWS.................................................................................................................................................25
PREFLIGHT CHECKS...............................................................................................................................................25
FLIGHT TESTING ......................................................................................................................................................26
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