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02-18-2019, 07:11 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread Observations by an old guy in Supercub Gatherings

Hey Group, I'm really glad to have so many responses. I think my Carpal tunnel started on my Honda 360! Hands used to go numb, worse in cold...

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02-06-2019, 05:39 PM

hottshot replied to a thread Tires in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

we always produced a HT option, it was a weight complaint issue

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02-05-2019, 12:42 PM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread Fairbanks FAA Seminar Concerning Destroyed Aircraft in In The News

Remember, Orville and Wilbur flew an unlicensed craft, without pilot's licenses. Oh the HUMANITY, how far we've fallen. :)

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02-05-2019, 03:48 AM

hottshot replied to a thread Bushwacker 2.0 a.k.a. Cub Killer in Experimental Cubs

You are one hell of a craftsman Greg!

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02-04-2019, 02:13 PM

hottshot replied to a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

My next question will be.... "Are 35's really worth it or should I stick with 31's" ... Sorry Sj hahhahaaha

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02-02-2019, 06:30 PM

hottshot replied to a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

Thanks Sj, kinda nice to be home again 😉

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02-02-2019, 04:00 PM

hottshot replied to a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

The funny part is I am totally used to the toe brakes so they are a non-event to me. I may have to do Dan's convertion just to show you guys how it...

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02-01-2019, 10:09 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread Observations by an old guy in Supercub Gatherings

Lots of MAINE folks here. We need to plan a gathering once the Polar Vortex is behind us. Cheers Bob

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02-01-2019, 10:07 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread Observations by an old guy in Supercub Gatherings

https://drive.google.com/file/d/196ubKWaZf19YO2pqwA4-1kK1CuD_dH__Vg/view?usp=sharing Back in the late 90's, I totaled my NEXT TO THE LAST...

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01-31-2019, 05:35 PM

hottshot replied to a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

Buy I wish I had your kind of money Steve,🤣😎🤣... Wait I do... It's all in airplane and kids graduation s.... More important things like big tires and...

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01-31-2019, 05:15 PM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread Observations by an old guy in Supercub Gatherings

Yes, I sold N7750D and bought N121WP. I thought I was done flying, but got a little money from insurance when my brother died, and decided he'd want...

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01-31-2019, 02:29 PM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread Observations by an old guy in Supercub Gatherings

Enjoying the replies to my thread. Happy landings all. Reading the NTSB Aviation database about PA-18 accidents. Sobering stuff, especially the...

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01-31-2019, 12:09 PM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread My First Hangar, My First Pilot's Lounge in Cafe Supercub

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01-31-2019, 11:55 AM

Flying_Fin started a thread Observations by an old guy in Supercub Gatherings

Got Private Pilot in 1970. Now back in Maine after 15 yrs in Colorado. Divorced x 2, live with my Wonderdog, Yoda. (Has his own FACEBOOK page) Owned...

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01-31-2019, 11:33 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread My First Hangar, My First Pilot's Lounge in Cafe Supercub

Oh a Scotsman clad in kilt left the bar one evening fair and one could tell by how he walked he'd drunk more than his share he fumbled 'round until...

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01-31-2019, 09:00 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread First Supercub in Supercub Gatherings

Funny how memory works...Long ago. I remembered landing on the grass. Here is a video of me landing there in my PA-22/150 a couple years back. ...

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01-31-2019, 07:56 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread First Supercub in Supercub Gatherings

Another airport near KTAN is "Cranland" It's 1750', now paved, but when I did my first long XC, it was grass. I flew a Cessna 120 from Twitchell's...

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01-31-2019, 07:10 AM

Flying_Fin replied to a thread First Supercub in Supercub Gatherings

There are OLD pilots and there are BOLD pilots, but don't be both or it doesn't last! (First lesson from my first instructor, Everett King, at KTAN....

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01-31-2019, 12:40 AM

hottshot replied to a thread Experimental Cub Kit with Slotted Wing 180 Hp and Big wheels any suggestions on kits in Member Projects in Progress

Save the weight of the slats/slots and use the Flaps.

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01-31-2019, 12:30 AM

hottshot replied to a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

hahahaha you guys crack me up, after pulling a cub out of the ditch today (not mine) I am pretty sure was primarily due to the fact he had not ever...

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01-30-2019, 03:01 PM

Flying_Fin started a thread First Supercub in Supercub Gatherings

Hi group, Just purchased a 2005 Wag-Aero Supercub with 150 HP. Sold my sixth plane (my second PA-22) in October thinking I was done with flying,...

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01-30-2019, 12:19 PM

hottshot replied to a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

Boy I miss you guys... I'm a use all the tools in the toolbox guy I have flown a bit of heel brake aircraft and I'm cool with it but just a thought...

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01-30-2019, 04:32 AM

hottshot started a thread blasphemy I know but ..... Toe Brakes in Cafe Supercub

Ok I'm not a real cub guy but I play one on TV.... Or used to .. Not real sure honestly. Ok so here I am and yes I have slipped into the dark...

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01-28-2019, 02:39 AM

hottshot replied to a thread Bushwacker 2.0 a.k.a. Cub Killer in Experimental Cubs

looks great Greg!!

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