Restore the Yak12

11/21/2025

Check out this amazing ground and aerial footage from the FIRST SUCCESSFUL test flight of our fully restored Yak 12 on November 8th, 2025. Thank you to the hard work and donations from all of our volunteers, contributors and partners over the past 11 years who made this possible.

11/09/2025

First flight of the Yak 12 finally happened.. out of Bayport airport, NY (23N)
11.5 year restoration.
Has not flown in 35 years since it left Poland.
Is the only flying Yak 12 in the U.S.
Thanks to all the great and dedicated volunteers who made this happen... to many of you to mention here..

11/09/2025

https://youtu.be/l-atH-C4RvU

First time flying after 35 years and a painstaking 11 year restoration. This Yak-12 departed Bayport Aerodrome for Brookhaven to conduct airworthiness trials.

09/26/2025

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07/24/2025

The YAK is ALIVE !!!!!!! Yak 12 Milestone!
Last Sunday We pullied the Yak 12 out of the hanger for the first time Fully Complete after it's 11 year rebuild/restoration... after engine runs we Taxied her for the first time under its own power since it has been in the U.S. (about 20 years), Including a couple of higher power runs down the runway, got the tail up she was busting to fly!!!

07/10/2025

Karen Vacuuming the underfloor area prior to rear seat floorboards going in.
Note the Red Rubber insulation fitted to protect the Avionics Bus Bar.
Also note how the Side door opens and is supported by a door stay, making access behind the panel and foot area super easy.

07/07/2025

Yak laughing at the twin butts on the wings!!!

Bill and Andrey cleaning up the Fuel Cap seats & seals

07/05/2025

Comm radio and ADS-B transponder installed and all working first flick of the switch

07/05/2025

Here is the roof mounted intercom, Bus Bar, connections and left side headset jacks

07/05/2025

The Road Map… How it all starts…