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ollieholmes · 12-19-2005, 10:13 AM

I think it looks prettier than the Harvard/texan myself.

evangilder · 12-19-2005, 10:25 AM

There is very little difference between the 2 except for fixed landing gear.

pbfoot · 12-19-2005, 01:35 PM

the yale is a bit smaller

ollieholmes · 12-19-2005, 04:02 PM

Ive not noticed the Exaust down the side on a Harvard.

pbfoot · 12-19-2005, 05:35 PM

yeah its got differnt engine I'll ask my source about the diiferences tues

ollieholmes · 12-19-2005, 06:27 PM

Am i the only one that thinks it is a nice looking aeroplane.

Nonskimmer · 12-19-2005, 06:41 PM

I don't think it's bad looking, myself.

pbfoot · 12-19-2005, 07:19 PM

i found out that the major difference was the wing its totally different coupled with the lower power did not make the yale the step needed from basic to advanced trainer

ollieholmes · 12-19-2005, 07:55 PM

What is different with the wing? Section?

Nonskimmer · 12-19-2005, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by pbfoot

i found out that the major difference was the wing its totally different coupled with the lower power did not make the yale the step needed from basic to advanced trainer

I'd say that's kind of a big deal, wouldn't you? Still, they muddled through I suppose.

pbfoot · 12-20-2005, 11:42 AM

Well the only thing i found out today is that the fuel gauges are in yhe same locale but will be getting some info from a guy who instructed on both types i doubt very much if I'll get that info until after the new year

ollieholmes · 12-20-2005, 06:44 PM

I dont mind waiting, this has got me interested.

pbfoot · 12-20-2005, 07:08 PM

I just purchased a book called Behind the Glory and in it it talks about the Yale and one instructor pilot called it a brain damaged Harvard the controls were backwards pull back on throttle for power and the mixture was pushed forward to enrich between sept 40 and oct 43 20percent of the Yales crashed in all the aircraft was a down scaled Harvard

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Nonskimmer · 12-20-2005, 07:42 PM

Sounds like the throttles were already set up for the French. They do it the reverse of everyone else for some reason. Pull back to increase power and push forward to decrease. Even modern French aircraft are like that.

evangilder · 12-21-2005, 07:44 AM

Yep, that's true, NS. It earned a bad reputation, but here is what one pilot said about the Yale:

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"The Yale has an unjustifiably bad reputation among those who have not had the privilege of flying one. Supposedly underpowered, it was considered a dangerous aircraft to fly. Nothing could be further from the truth. It is actually nicer to fly than the Harvard and much easier due to the lack of a supercharger and retractable gear. It has a two-speed propeller which can be a bit of an issue when doing aerobatics (but only if your not careful). However the airplane is docile in all flight regimes. Unlike the Harvard, the Yale does not violently drop a wing in a stall and is more stable in slow flight. The rugged, wide gear makes for straight and easily controlled landings. This is a great aircraft, one which deserves a better reputation than it has been granted."