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05-17-2013, 09:23 PM

tophand replied to a thread Back country tents in Sportsman's Den

I'd buy whatever tent Cal "Iflylower" has. I saw that tent go through a wind and rainstorm that would have destroyed a lesser tent. Plus everything...

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05-16-2013, 08:28 AM

tophand replied to a thread Congratulations Frank in Cafe Supercub

Nice Job Frank!!!

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05-16-2013, 12:29 AM

Little_Cub replied to a thread Congratulations Frank in Cafe Supercub

hey thanks for all the kind words! Still room for an old man and his older bucket of parts! It was a great experience. The folks in Valdez were...

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05-15-2013, 08:43 PM

C-90 Cub replied to a thread Congratulations Frank in Cafe Supercub

Frank.................so glad to see that you got the airplane to perform so well. I know you had some issues early on but look at you now. Couldn't...

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05-11-2013, 07:03 PM

C-90 Cub replied to a thread 2013 East Tennessee Fall Super Cub Fly-In, Elizabethton, TN in Supercub Gatherings

It was the first Super Cub fly-in I ever attended. Didn't expect have high expections showing up in a J-3 but I figured I'd attend anyway. Wow, was I...

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05-11-2013, 10:17 AM

tophand replied to a thread Metal for J3 style cowl in Experimental Cubs

Wow.... just Wow.......Very nice ......Mike

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05-08-2013, 08:42 PM

Super11XP replied to a thread New member building a PA18-95 in Experimental Cubs

Jim, I have a Super Cub fuselage, all aluminum 14 rib wing, one 18 gallon tank in the left wing and absolutely bare bones on everything. I used...

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05-08-2013, 01:08 PM

Super11XP replied to a thread New member building a PA18-95 in Experimental Cubs

Bob barrows told me a few years back that he didn't like to have to re trim after adding flaps and that is why he uses a plain flap design. If you...

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04-29-2013, 02:35 AM

Little_Cub replied to a thread Oratex UL 6000 Fabric Covering in Tips and Tricks

No but I think they are workin' on it. Roger- hehe.. perfect analogy! I hope it does take off in the experimental world.. so it helps...

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04-28-2013, 07:31 PM

Little_Cub replied to a thread Oratex UL 6000 Fabric Covering in Tips and Tricks

Mike- you bring up another good reason to use Oratex.. all the hardware required.. compressor, paint guns, booth with fans and of course a fresh ...

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04-28-2013, 10:47 AM

C-90 Cub replied to a thread J3 Spars in Super Cub Sick Bay

I don't think it matters which way it is crowned. I would match drill each end of the spar off of the original and using those holes pin the two...

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04-28-2013, 08:07 AM

Super11XP replied to a thread Oratex UL 6000 Fabric Covering in Tips and Tricks

I'm all about saving weight! I might have to save a little money I guess and just get the Oratex. An extra 1,500$ to save 5-8 lbs would make a big...

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04-27-2013, 09:12 PM

Super11XP replied to a thread Oratex UL 6000 Fabric Covering in Tips and Tricks

If you go by what the book says and use 10 gallons of poly brush, 10 gallons of poly spray and use aero thane to finish painting it I can easily see...

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04-27-2013, 07:52 PM

C-90 Cub replied to a thread J3 Spars in Super Cub Sick Bay

I assume you are using metal Cub ribs. It is not uncommon for wood spars to warp or bend slightly. The ribs are slightly oversized in the spar slots...

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04-27-2013, 07:14 PM

Little_Cub replied to a thread Oratex UL 6000 Fabric Covering in Tips and Tricks

Hi Clint- Can someone tell us an accurate cost for Stits or Ceconite complete, fabric, tape, glue, UV, primer, paint etc? Our last build was a...

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04-27-2013, 06:18 PM

Super11XP replied to a thread Oratex UL 6000 Fabric Covering in Tips and Tricks

A friend gave this to me. Not all of the fabric systems are listed but it is interesting. It looks like the oratex is hands down the winner weight...

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04-27-2013, 06:18 PM

Little_Cub replied to a thread New member building a PA18-95 in Experimental Cubs

1934A - Please look at your PMs frank

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04-26-2013, 04:12 PM

Little_Cub replied to a thread New member building a PA18-95 in Experimental Cubs

Q1- Agreed wood is lighter.. however with your plan to stay light you might punch 3" holes in the front and 2" in the rear spar saving a couple #...

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04-26-2013, 01:36 PM

Super11XP replied to a thread New member building a PA18-95 in Experimental Cubs

Jim, Its good to see another person building a 90 supercub. I have never heard of anyone that ever had or has a 90 supercub/pa11 that doesn't speak...

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04-23-2013, 04:43 PM

C-90 Cub replied to a thread AK Bushwheel box covers in Tips and Tricks

I've treated my Bushwheels like crap and eight years later they are still hanging in there. I keep them on a ventilator :o Steve

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04-23-2013, 03:11 PM

C-90 Cub replied to a thread First Cross Country in J3 over Mountains in Cafe Supercub

LMAO!!! Yea...........you pretty much nailed it. That's some funny stuff there.

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