Yak 18T Flight Operations Manual
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Disclaimer: This manual is to be used as a reference only, it is based on translated Yak 18T Flight Operations
Manuals and has not been approved by the Yakovlev Design Bureau or any other authority.
Introduction
This manual is to be used as a general guide for owners and pilots to understand and
become familiar with Yak 18T Flight Operations. Flying acquaintances can also make use of it
as an initial education prior to practical experience. This document is based on two versions
of translated Russian flight operations manuals. They were brought together in this single
document with diagrams and images where appropriate.
The main purpose of this guide is to present the reader with pertinent information,
experiences and wisdom about the Yak 18T. If you have information that should be included
in this manual, either identified as an obvious omission or as a useful enhancement, then
kindly contact Alex Berry by email at
. This document is up for
review by Yak 18T owners and pilots.
The Yak 18T aircraft was initially designed for training Aeroflot pilot cadets. It was purposely
designed and manufactured as a robust but flexible 4-seat touring aircraft with the added
bonus of aerobatic capabilities. In recent times, many of these aircraft have been brought
back to life via a complete overhaul both mechanically and cosmetically, with custom paint
schemes, up rated engines and executive leather interior being commons options. For these
reasons, and many more, the Yak 18T is a serious contender for the discerning pilot who is
seeking both aerobatic capability and, with extended fuel tanks, good touring capacity.
The 18T is worthy of all due consideration, especially when value for money is a key factor in
the decision to purchase a recently overhauled aircraft. The 18T is considered a complex
aircraft; it has a 360HP 9-Cylinder M-14P radial engine with both Retractable Gear and
Variable Pitch Propeller, clearly not your average PA-28 or C172. The engine demands care
and respect like any other engine, but it may be somewhat different to what you are used to,
or what you trained in. However, do not let this dissuade until you have all the facts and
have had a much closer look at this charismatic type.
Many modifications for the 18T are currently available. For example, the engine can be up
rated to 400HP, the propeller can be exchanged for a 3-blade German MTV-9 240/250
(amongst others), inverted fuel and oil systems, extended wing tip and extended wing tanks
can also be fitted. This manual does not however take into account the majority of these
modifications – although we would be happy to incorporate these sections should they
become available.
This manual contains instructions on Yak 18T piloting technique and general flight operations
on the ground and in-flight. The checks in this guide also assume that only one person is
present, the Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
Disclaimer
This flight operations manual is for guidance purposes only and has not been officially
approved by Yakovlev or any other authority. It is not “a” or “the” definitive guide to Yak
18T Flight Operations and no claim is made to this effect. The originator of this document
will not be held responsible for any action taken as a result of information presented herein.
Your support and assistance with the content and accuracy of this manual will no
doubt aid all Yak 18T owners in continuing to conduct safe and informed flights.
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