Description
The Yakovlev Yak 52 is an old single prop Russian trainer aircraft still used today for multiple purposes including aerobatics.
The Yak 52 has a 400hp, 9 Cylinder Radial Engine bringing the aircraft to a cruise of around 100 knots and a recommended climb rate of 800fpm.
Currently modelled in the sim:
Retractable Gear
Flaps (0, 20, 40)
Standard Control Surfaces
All cockpit gauges function
Radio and Transponder (VATSIM ready)
Avionics and Battery Master switch
Pitot heat switch
Throttle, RPM, and Fuel Cut-off lever
Magneto switch and starter button
Custom flight model
IMPORTANT NOTE: This has recently been updated from an alpha state and there may still be some bugs
List of known issues to be fixed:
Alternator switch will not turn off
Unable to hide control stick (use other quick-view to see transponder while flying)
VR Mode cockpit position not always set correctly
If there are any further issues please let me know
Installation:
Simply place the folder "yakolev-aircraft-yak-52" into your community folder
Make sure there is not a second folder with the same name inside the first one. Your file Structure should be as follows:
Community > yakolev-aircraft-yak-52 > SimObjects
Future update plans:
Improved textures
Bug fixes
Improved sounds
Eventually there will be a payware version of this aircraft with true to life sounds, real-world procedures and improved model quality, but there will always be a freeware version here.
Update list:
Update 0.5.2:
Fixed Magnetic Compass showing incorrect heading
Fixed multiple minor exterior texture issues
Fixed some model and shading issues on interior gauges and other items
Update 0.6.0:
Minor texture and shading issues fixed
Fixed Attitude Indicator
Auto-mixture now working (mixture control is now fuel cut-off)
Fixed Magnetos
Start up from cold and dark now working
Fixed flickering com panel
2026 Creators Note:
This aircraft is currently still in an alpha state and has unfortunately not been worked on for some time, however I am hoping to return to working on the aircraft with a native FS24 version, new visual and flight model, as well as a potential payware option in the future.
If any developers are interested in expanding this project with me, feel free to reach out.
Comments(25)
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Log Inover 4 years ago
I love this plane, and i cannot wait for it to be updated. I always browse the liveries hoping to see some being made for it.
over 4 years ago
Thanks! I've been working on a flight model and systems update recently as well as an entirely new model that might eventually become a payware version, while an updated version of this remains free.
Unfortunately I don't have a paintkit out for this model so you probably won't see a livery for it unless someone is particularly crazy and dedicated but I might be able to get one out in the future.
over 4 years ago
that will be a glorious day. i cant wait to see how it turns out!
over 4 years ago
ngl this is so good
almost 5 years ago
Had a problem with the previous version,this one is working well...................
almost 5 years ago
Just wanted to climb all the time,after correction with stick became too unstable to fly.Uninstalled
almost 5 years ago
That's very strange behavior. I did extensive testing of the flight model before uploading and I had at least 5 people test it before the initial alpha release too. If you wouldn't mind I'd like to try and figure out what's happening with your install and fix it if it is an issue on the aircraft side. First thing I would check would be the trim wheel on the left of the cockpit to make sure you didn't accidentally scroll while over it and cause a very nose up trim.
almost 5 years ago
You can't go wrong with new content! Thank-You! :-D
almost 5 years ago
Great job for the moment, waiting for the next updates!
almost 5 years ago
Nice keen to get some Radial sounds for it
almost 5 years ago
Nice! Had been following the development for a while now. Too bad people can't understand this is alpha and isn't a ready product. Keep up your work and don't give up!
almost 5 years ago
I understand vanfipe, this is Alpha. This is not a development site though, there are plenty of others for that. this used to be solely about released finished content and more and more people are rushing to get an "alpha" out and then never update it, it will be to the detriment of the the quality of the site because people have to through 10 things to get one worth keeping ( thats not a comment on this item, i have not down loaded it, its a generic comment on the use of the site gradually degrading ). People are pleased with their work and want to share, i get that, but it be better in the long run to release when something is ready.
almost 5 years ago
I appreciate this view mgh65, and understand where you are coming from. As I have already released my Alpha version, I will endeavor to not be one of the products that are never updated and will do my best to get this to a full release state sometime not too far in the future.
I spent a long time on this aircraft before releasing the Alpha version, mostly focused on the flight model and cockpit. I will continue to update this to get all the systems fully working and get the interior and exterior models looking better.
My idea was to get it to at least a playable state before release with all the necessary things working (all camera views correct, flight model correct, interior and exterior working) so that people are able to use it in its current state. This will only improve from here and I have not done what some others have and released something without a cockpit or working flight model for example (no offense to them, I simply waited longer before initial release) and want people to be able to use my aircraft now with pretty much everything important already working with a few bugs and features missing which may take some time to fix.
This isn't necessarily a reply only to you, but to anyone here in the comments section looking for a reason as to why I have released an alpha, and a reply to the potential questions or criticisms of others.
Yak-52
Experience the iconic Yakovlev Yak 52 in Microsoft Flight Simulator, a vintage Russian trainer aircraft equipped with a 400hp radial engine. This detailed simulation includes functioning cockpit gauges, retractable gear, and some limited system functionality.
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First non-Alpha Release Minor texture and shading issues fixed Fixed Attitude Indicator Auto-mixture now working (mixture control is now fuel cut-off) Fixed Magnetos Start up from cold and dark now working Fixed flickering comms panel
11 months ago