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09-19-2021, 11:23 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Another brake question in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Make sure theyre well bled, and pump em up from below. I used an oil can with a piece of tygon tube to the bleeder fitting to get a bit of preload.

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09-15-2021, 11:25 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread HELP! Bent J4A Cub Coupe Front Spar Lift Strut Fittings in Super Cub Sick Bay

Maybe. The 4130 box tube I've seen has sharp corners, not radiused. That may or may not be a stress concentration issue. Sounds like an Owner...

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09-15-2021, 11:06 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Young Eagles and Boy Scouts...No Two Place Aircraft! in Cafe Supercub

Yes, that. Mere appearance of potential impropriety can bite. And a kid who doesn't like his/her grade can 'say things'. I didn't teach as long as...

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09-14-2021, 10:52 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Young Eagles and Boy Scouts...No Two Place Aircraft! in Cafe Supercub

Yeah, what a shame, based on a few miscreants. I was a boy scout, and our leaders were fantastic gentlemen who gave a great deal of their time...

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09-11-2021, 09:53 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread People in Cafe Supercub

+1

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09-09-2021, 09:15 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Big Raffle - 2021 edition in Supercub Gatherings

Link didn't work for me. Here are two - - https://www.eye-n-sky.net/webcam/SulphurCreek/SulphurCreek-East.jpg ...

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09-08-2021, 10:11 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread cattle on runway in Cafe Supercub

Once the buggers figure out they can breech the fence and the other side makes it worthwhile, the darn fence is merely an inconvenience to them. I...

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09-07-2021, 11:04 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Heavy Duty Landing Gear Specs in Modifications

Dropped in with trees on approach end? Damn, sorry!

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09-05-2021, 09:24 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread pa 12 switch and breaker panel in Modifications

My switches and breakers are in the main panel.

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09-04-2021, 11:32 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread North East Summer fun 2021 in Supercub Gatherings

I did have a friend who made up a ground-drive baler. He said it worked fine, but I think it would be a bitch in heavy hay. My son baling...

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09-04-2021, 08:56 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread North East Summer fun 2021 in Supercub Gatherings

Looks to me like there's an engine on the right-front. I've baled many thousands of bales with a team like that.

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09-03-2021, 09:32 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Tail brace wires in Modifications

Part of the original -12's speed advantage is the landing gear configuration. Much less stuff hanging out in the prop wash. Also had nice...

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09-01-2021, 09:03 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread TSO Com? in Cafe Supercub

Atta Boy, Bob. "show me the reg".:smile:

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09-01-2021, 09:00 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Another brake question in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I have the Steve's Aircraft masters on my -12. Well made and trouble-free. I have Groves for an experimental I'm working on. They're...

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08-31-2021, 11:32 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread 3 Piece Boot Cowl - A Handy Design in Tips and Tricks

Darrel hasn't been on the site for a number of years, but I've been hampered by a brake / roll that is too small. Get the bigger one unless there's...

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08-26-2021, 10:41 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Prop Length with 26” tires in Cafe Supercub

82" prop on 8.50's is fine. At least some STCs for the 82" Borer prop specify 8.50's or greater. I've run Borer prop on 8.50's for well over 40...

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08-26-2021, 11:40 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Improving on Tail Wires in Experimental Cubs

"use 10-28 rods and forks" Did you mean 1/4-28?

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08-25-2021, 12:32 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Portland area flying/gatherings/groups? in Cafe Supercub

My remark above didn't come across as I intended - it was intended as a friendly poke at Carey and to convey "ordinary folks" around here, but didn't...

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08-25-2021, 12:01 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Portland area flying/gatherings/groups? in Cafe Supercub

Esoecially around PLU. Ok, NW of there. TDO, at least one element at VUO, and definitely 49WA and 0WA2 are kinda redneck territory.

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