Husky Project Anyone?
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kase
SPONSOR
Billings MT
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How much was the estimate to repair?
How much was the estimate to repair?
Taledrger
SPONSOR
SW Michigan
Kase,
I don't have an "official" repair estimate. The factory gave me a price for a complete ground up restoration. Other than that it's just what we "think" it will cost and that's just our opinion. As you know it depends alot on who does it and how it is done.
I know it sounds like a cop-out but I don't want to be responsible for any numbers. Bidders need to inspect and make their own estimates.
I don't have an "official" repair estimate. The factory gave me a price for a complete ground up restoration. Other than that it's just what we "think" it will cost and that's just our opinion. As you know it depends alot on who does it and how it is done.
I know it sounds like a cop-out but I don't want to be responsible for any numbers. Bidders need to inspect and make their own estimates.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
What was it worth prior to the accident? I haven't watched Husky prices in a while.
Taledrger
SPONSOR
SW Michigan
I can not replace it for $90K. Believe me I've been looking. That's one of the reasons we originally decided to fix it. If I thought the the rebuild would not put a huge strain on a great friendship I would go for it.
Besides if Steve fly's the one in his hanger much he will come over to the darkside and I won't be alone.....
Besides if Steve fly's the one in his hanger much he will come over to the darkside and I won't be alone.....
Crash
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Nikiski Alaska
The big problem is the availibilty of a jig to put the fuselage in to make sure the top deck is right. Also the price of Husky parts is out of this world. One of the reasons (IMHO) the insurance is higher then a Cub.
A nice project none the less if you lived near the Husky factory or knew someone that has a GOOD Husky jig.
Best wishes on your sale.
Crash
P.S. Most nose overs in my opinion are not caused by too much braking. They are caused by getting things out of order. Drop the flaps FIRST, then get on the brakes IF needed. Dropping the flaps transfers a lot of weight to the rear, right now!
A nice project none the less if you lived near the Husky factory or knew someone that has a GOOD Husky jig.
Best wishes on your sale.
Crash
P.S. Most nose overs in my opinion are not caused by too much braking. They are caused by getting things out of order. Drop the flaps FIRST, then get on the brakes IF needed. Dropping the flaps transfers a lot of weight to the rear, right now!
kase
SPONSOR
Billings MT
This guy here dumps his flaps when hes landing.
http://sparky.supercub.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11123&cat=500&ppuser=216&sl=c
http://sparky.supercub.org/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=11123&cat=500&ppuser=216&sl=c
Crash
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Nikiski Alaska
mvivion said:
Hmmmm....that has not been my experience Mike. You touch down at say 40 mph and drop the flaps the tail immideatly comes down and you can get on the brakes HARD. Do the same landing with the flaps full down and get on the brakes the tail comes up FAST. Just my experience, no theory here. Crash
Gordon Misch
MEMBER
Toledo, Wa (KTDO)
MTV, the flaps do change lift and moment, thereby changing the reaction forces of the wheels, the EFFECTIVE weight distribution.
