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Old 10-15-2004 | 06:13 PM
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Default RE: Structural failure/ Extreme elevator flutter on Somenzini 72" Yak?

I did'nt even mention all the threads I've read about the very fragile landing gear design, or the many models that were shipped from this first batch with wrong incidences that Quique replaced at no charge.
.....the landing gear failure and incedence problems have been much more prevalent.
warplaneinsane:
As far as I know, there have been four threads on this airplane, two are currently active, yours and the "QQ Yak 54". I have subscribed to all of them. If you read all four threads, you'll see that there's only one post, mine, which talks about owning a Yak with a negative incidence in the elevator; e-mailing Quique about the problem; receiving a phone call from Quique himself, wherein he diagnosed the problem and recommended adjustments so that I could continue to fly and familiarize myself with the plane; and, receiving a NIB Yak in two days for my inconvenience.
As far as the landing gear, yeah....I busted the gear and the plate....by stalling the plane in a crosswind.. I strengthened the plate with ply and tried to purchase a landing gear...To my surprise, I couldn't. Wayne sent one for free. What can I say? Some planes just need a new owner. I am happy that you are selling yours.