I got to watch the maiden flight of an IO-390 equipped Supercub last night. With the 84” constant speed MT propeller it sounded like a Skywagon.
The test pilot was only going to go up for one flight around the patch but was having so much fun he stayed out until dark. He claims it’s the smoothest running Supercub he’s flown.
Take off roll was ridiculously short and it climbed like crazy. I’m not going to quote any numbers but if the speeds he claims are accurate it’s faster than the Husky.
The weight with the IO-390 and Dakota square tips came in the same as the last widebody I saw built with round wings and the 180 horse.
I don’t even have my plane finished and I want to change it… Anyone need a brand new 180 horse motor?
:roll:
The test pilot was only going to go up for one flight around the patch but was having so much fun he stayed out until dark. He claims it’s the smoothest running Supercub he’s flown.
Take off roll was ridiculously short and it climbed like crazy. I’m not going to quote any numbers but if the speeds he claims are accurate it’s faster than the Husky.
The weight with the IO-390 and Dakota square tips came in the same as the last widebody I saw built with round wings and the 180 horse.
I don’t even have my plane finished and I want to change it… Anyone need a brand new 180 horse motor?
:roll: