Yackey Monoplane
Yackey Aircraft · United States · first flew 1927 · light aircraft
The Yackey Monoplane was an American three-seat parasol monoplane flown in the late 1920s. Two prototypes had some success in the 1927 New York to Spokane National Air Derby.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Wing braced by parallel struts to the lower fuselage longerons and a short inverted-V cabane |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Parasol wing of constant chord with blunt tips, built on two spruce box spars
- Wing braced by parallel struts to the lower fuselage longerons and a short inverted-V cabane
- Wright Whirlwind J-5 radial with exposed cylinders
The pilot sits just aft of the wing trailing edge, where a cut-out gives a wider upper field of view. The tailskid is spring steel and steerable.
Specifications
- The Yackey Monoplane has a length of 7.98 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 12.55 m (41 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 225 km/h (140 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It used the Clark Y airfoil and a 225 hp Wright Whirlwind J-5 nine-cylinder radial in the nose. Both cockpits were open, with two passengers side by side over the wing and the pilot just aft of the trailing edge.
Variants
Two prototypes were built, and fixed conventional landing gear with brakes was fitted.
Where you'll see it
In the 1927 Air Derby one aircraft, piloted by Hamilton Lee, placed fifth and won a 500 dollar prize. By October 1927 there were firm orders for five.
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