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09-28-2022, 11:42 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Should I install ADSB Out on my PA-18? (2022) in Cafe Supercub

I flew in SE Ak for about 16 years, ending 32 years ago. It was totally different. Edit: I guess that's not relevant. Sorry - -

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09-28-2022, 08:15 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Should I install ADSB Out on my PA-18? (2022) in Cafe Supercub

This is a good exchange of ideas and perspectives. So I'll share what I don't like and do like about ADSB (I have both out and in). Don't...

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09-16-2022, 04:58 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Center of Gravity on a Car in Cafe Supercub

Let d=distance from front axle to CG. Then 1925(d) = 1575(108-d) and d= 48.6 Edit: Rationale: At the balance point the tipping moment...

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09-11-2022, 02:49 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Large Hobbs vs Tach discrepancy in Cafe Supercub

Garmin Pilot provides a pre-programed taxi time that is applied to each leg for flight logging purposes. So I suspect the intent of the rule would...

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09-11-2022, 01:07 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

And flag anything that is only partly done with bright colored masking tape, and a notation if not obvious.

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09-08-2022, 09:10 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread How to handle a Cub/Super Cub on the ground? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Gotta hand it to "the Kook"; he has plenty of common sense, demonstrated by willingness to ask when he's unsure.

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09-07-2022, 05:48 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread How to handle a Cub/Super Cub on the ground? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Yes. Harder to push on a hard surface, but less tendency to dig into a soft surface.

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09-07-2022, 04:09 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread How to handle a Cub/Super Cub on the ground? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Let some air out of the tires for a bigger, more compliant footprint, remove weight if possible. Minimize using a brake to turn. Probably most...

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09-06-2022, 11:06 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Power to Idle Backfire? in Cafe Supercub

Or just kinda rich. The fuel, denser than the air, keeps flowing a little longer in the carb than the air due to momentum. Then there is...

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09-06-2022, 11:02 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Does Anybody Have A Shock Cord Tool I Could Rent or Borrow? in Cafe Supercub

I borrowed a Bungee Buddy from a friend - worked very well. I made a special extra-deep deepwell socket so could use a rattle wrench (impact wrench...

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09-04-2022, 10:56 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Welding with fabric in Member Projects in Progress

I've done it, with Grade A, to install flap handle - - Mouthful of water and a bunch more water very close by! Probably wouldn't want to do...

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09-03-2022, 10:38 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

I've never flown a 180 or 185, but I've watched and listened to and ridden with some extremely talented and experienced pilot friends with 180s. ...

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09-01-2022, 07:11 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Short Field Take Off Techniques in Tips and Tricks

Do some slow (very slow also) flight with full flaps - straight and level, turns, climbs, etc. At a safe altitude, obviously. It should display...

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