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...
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...
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...
Shortfield aircraft and aerobatic aircraft have always been my passion. I've owned my Cub for 17 years and was honestly a piece of junk when I bought it but at the time cost more than I could really afford. It took a little doing but finally became my shortfield airplane. A C-90 HP engine, VG's, and 26" Bushwheel tundra tires makes my little Cub quite a performer. I'll probably be beaten like a baby seal for saying this but I also love flying helicopters.
Location:
Alexandria, KY
Interests:
Building, restoring, flying aircraft and muscle cars. Flying helicopters