I FLEW ON A YAK-42! Flying on a Russian Airliner to Siberia with Izhavia!
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Date: 2023-08-20
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John
I flew on the Il-18 to Romania with Tarom in 1984 to Mamia.
I was amazed that such a thing could exist. Even in 1984. Talk about asking the rear gunner for the meal.
But today I would happily pay for such an opportunity today.
Spent the flight looking at the props hoping they still keep spinning and the flight deck was a visible through a curtain.
Love another go today.
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I flew on the Il-18 to Romania with Tarom in 1984 to Mamia.
I was amazed that such a thing could exist. Even in 1984. Talk about asking the rear gunner for the meal.
But today I would happily pay for such an opportunity today.
Spent the flight looking at the props hoping they still keep spinning and the flight deck was a visible through a curtain.
Love another go today.
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Max
I remember taking it several times between HAV and SCU (or vice versa, when Cubana was still using them. While it was flying quite smoothly, I don't remember any tighter seat pitch ever. It was like squeezing 120 seats into a CR7. But for a short flight it wasn't that bad (as to the catering, Cubana was offering only a candy and a refresco - Fanta-like orange soda.
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I remember taking it several times between HAV and SCU (or vice versa, when Cubana was still using them. While it was flying quite smoothly, I don't remember any tighter seat pitch ever. It was like squeezing 120 seats into a CR7. But for a short flight it wasn't that bad (as to the catering, Cubana was offering only a candy and a refresco - Fanta-like orange soda.
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Cubs
From the movie Airplane: Dr. Rumack (Leslie Neilsen): What was it we had for dinner tonight? Elaine Dickinson: Well, we had a choice of steak or fish. Dr. Rumack: Yes, yes, I remember, I had lasagna.
One question. It didn't sound like the Yak uses reverse thrust. Is that correct or do they shut down engines 1 & 3 and then rely on just the braking action?
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From the movie Airplane: Dr. Rumack (Leslie Neilsen): What was it we had for dinner tonight? Elaine Dickinson: Well, we had a choice of steak or fish. Dr. Rumack: Yes, yes, I remember, I had lasagna.
One question. It didn't sound like the Yak uses reverse thrust. Is that correct or do they shut down engines 1 & 3 and then rely on just the braking action?
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Roland
Thank you! Nice report: )
They give you mint for a reason. I am too young, have not experienced Soviet Union. But, from my parents say, they give you mint because eating/licking/sucking the mint help you to unblock your ears apparently.
Soviet airplanes were known for blocking ears heavily. It's just like with older Boeings.
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Thank you! Nice report: )
They give you mint for a reason. I am too young, have not experienced Soviet Union. But, from my parents say, they give you mint because eating/licking/sucking the mint help you to unblock your ears apparently.
Soviet airplanes were known for blocking ears heavily. It's just like with older Boeings.
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Gran
Izhevsk is not technically Siberia, since its on the West from the Ural mountains. Everything thats on the East from them is Siberia, but the Ural is the limit. Also, Izhevsk is bigger than Bratislava, I wouldnt call it a remote town with an over 600k population and its also a capital of the Udmurt Republic.
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Izhevsk is not technically Siberia, since its on the West from the Ural mountains. Everything thats on the East from them is Siberia, but the Ural is the limit. Also, Izhevsk is bigger than Bratislava, I wouldnt call it a remote town with an over 600k population and its also a capital of the Udmurt Republic.
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The
I love the little bit of insight on the language, the town and the people.
Even if you don't document your 'holiday' part it would be so nice to hear what the people are like, what the food is like, how you got along with English etcetera. Adds to the experience, right? :D.
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I love the little bit of insight on the language, the town and the people.
Even if you don't document your 'holiday' part it would be so nice to hear what the people are like, what the food is like, how you got along with English etcetera. Adds to the experience, right? :D.
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David
I thought the Yak-42 had no engine reversers but only air brakes. Shutting down the two 'outboard' engines saves fuel, stops the ingestion of rime snow, and ensures thrust is killed. The centre engine provides electrical requirements and hydraulics.
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I thought the Yak-42 had no engine reversers but only air brakes. Shutting down the two 'outboard' engines saves fuel, stops the ingestion of rime snow, and ensures thrust is killed. The centre engine provides electrical requirements and hydraulics.
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Peter
Flew Yak 42 Sudan Airways, Khartoum to Kano in 1999. Up through the back stairs. Canvas 'camping' seats. Very bumpy noisy ride. Honestly didn't expect to get off in one piece so decided to sleep to avoid the nerves. Worked fine!
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Flew Yak 42 Sudan Airways, Khartoum to Kano in 1999. Up through the back stairs. Canvas 'camping' seats. Very bumpy noisy ride. Honestly didn't expect to get off in one piece so decided to sleep to avoid the nerves. Worked fine!
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Douglas
Yak 42, looks similar to a Boeing 727 also with a rear access stairway. I actually enjoyed this, the interior looked like it was 1985, no tvs etc. For me the entertainment is the flight itself. People are spoiled these days.
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Yak 42, looks similar to a Boeing 727 also with a rear access stairway. I actually enjoyed this, the interior looked like it was 1985, no tvs etc. For me the entertainment is the flight itself. People are spoiled these days.
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whatever8282828
Upon landing the YAK-42, which engines was it that were shut down on the runway? I would assume the tail engine kept going to prevent yaw, but often only the number 1 engine is operating electric and hvac so I dunno!
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Upon landing the YAK-42, which engines was it that were shut down on the runway? I would assume the tail engine kept going to prevent yaw, but often only the number 1 engine is operating electric and hvac so I dunno!
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MoanyOldBustard
I always thought that ice on the inside of a pressurised airframe usually meant a pressure leak. I take it on the Yak that there is no type of thermal insulation in place for the windows?
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I always thought that ice on the inside of a pressurised airframe usually meant a pressure leak. I take it on the Yak that there is no type of thermal insulation in place for the windows?
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coburna5
Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant is the pinnacle of kalashnikov manufacturing. They are now called kalashnikov concern. If you get a chance to get back to Izhevsk, I would love a factory tour!
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Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant is the pinnacle of kalashnikov manufacturing. They are now called kalashnikov concern. If you get a chance to get back to Izhevsk, I would love a factory tour!
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stylophobia
Have to boast that I flew on a Yak 40 in Cuba 2001 (Santiago-Havana. Got on through the tail. Still remember that distinctive high pitched rythmically thrumming whine of the engines.
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Have to boast that I flew on a Yak 40 in Cuba 2001 (Santiago-Havana. Got on through the tail. Still remember that distinctive high pitched rythmically thrumming whine of the engines.
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Terry
Used to fly Athens to Mykonos on these in the early 70's with Olympic after the runway was extended. Prior to the YAK, the equipment was Skyvan and helicopter before that.
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Used to fly Athens to Mykonos on these in the early 70's with Olympic after the runway was extended. Prior to the YAK, the equipment was Skyvan and helicopter before that.
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ScrotusXL
Global warming, what global warming. Hello sir, meal choice today. Pickled red cabbage or potato, cabbage or POTATO? collapsing seats? No problem. You're welcome
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Global warming, what global warming. Hello sir, meal choice today. Pickled red cabbage or potato, cabbage or POTATO? collapsing seats? No problem. You're welcome
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Rod
Yak-42 first flight in 1975, the beginning of passenger air transportation in 1980. Alas, this grandfather of aviation cannot have the appearance of a young guy.
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Yak-42 first flight in 1975, the beginning of passenger air transportation in 1980. Alas, this grandfather of aviation cannot have the appearance of a young guy.
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KVentz
Oh, look at this metal teapot, this was probably the last airline that used it, this pot is the same age as the plane itself. It is a real time machine.
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Oh, look at this metal teapot, this was probably the last airline that used it, this pot is the same age as the plane itself. It is a real time machine.
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Harry
Hi Noel, I flew to and from Bulgaria for a skiing holiday on a Balkan Airways TU144. On the way back over the mountains it fell backwards. Bricking it!
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Hi Noel, I flew to and from Bulgaria for a skiing holiday on a Balkan Airways TU144. On the way back over the mountains it fell backwards. Bricking it!
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winni223
'As we touched down the engines shut down'. Correct, they don't have reverse thrust, spoilers and breaks are enough, so they were set to idle.
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'As we touched down the engines shut down'. Correct, they don't have reverse thrust, spoilers and breaks are enough, so they were set to idle.
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