Ive only just noticed this on my photo but there seems to be something between the cockpits on top of the instrument panel and i was wondering what it is and what it is for.
Photo here:
http://www.jetphotos.net/viewphoto.php?id=6194070
By: mike currill - 10th March 2008 at 23:56
Given the Soviet way of doing things that’s quite likely.
By: Moggy C - 10th March 2008 at 20:40
On my conversion to type I was told that the circular hole in the partition was in order that the instructor in the rear seat could shoot the student through the head if he started setting a course for the West.
Moggy
By: ollieholmes - 10th March 2008 at 19:04
Thank you for the explanation. I had never noticed it on another Yak, im going to have a closer look at some other photos now. I think the only reason i noticed that was it to me seems to have something painted on it.
By: mike currill - 10th March 2008 at 18:44
Neat solution. I’ve never been close enough to a Yak 52 to notice. Anyone got a photo they’d be willing to post on here please?
By: Propstrike - 10th March 2008 at 18:33
It is a perspex partition, which keeps it roasty-toasty cosy if you are flying solo, as well as preventing migration of FOD hazzard articles There is also small letter-box type drop down panel in the middle thorough which can be passed rude notes or in-flight rations.
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March 10, 2008 at 4:31 pm