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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a poll VFR vs IFR Supercubs in Cafe Supercub

Ran into this Pelican's Perch item today. It's old (1998 ) but contains info and ideas that I think are pertinent to this thread. ...

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Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Radical Fuel consumption increase?? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

If you lean it in flight to the point of roughness then enrichen slightly, does it still consume excessive gas?

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Yesterday, 11:07 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Looks great. Could you please provide some closeups of tape and some of those "challenging" location details like at the front of the vertical fin?...

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Yesterday, 11:04 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Ok, I have a question. I've heard several times that Oratex is easy to repair. The situation: I covered my gear with Oratex as an experiment...

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Yesterday, 11:00 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Advice for a New A&P in Tips and Tricks

No advice from here, but hearty congratulations!

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11-28-2020, 02:30 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Ranthane problems in Member Projects in Progress

Just an uneducated guess: Maybe sprayed on too thick so that it skinned over while still trying to out-gas??

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11-28-2020, 01:09 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a poll VFR vs IFR Supercubs in Cafe Supercub

Nope. As I see it, the part 91 requirements cited above are controlling. And as a matter of opinion, they are sufficient for "friendly IFR". As...

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11-27-2020, 11:40 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a poll VFR vs IFR Supercubs in Cafe Supercub

Agree. And certified ground-based navigation (VOR, ILS), if certified GPS navigation not installed. That's what I'm hanging my hat on for...

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11-27-2020, 04:52 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cracked fuselage in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Yup - purging is used on critical welds. Edit: Oops - I see CharlieN already answered.

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11-27-2020, 03:07 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cracked fuselage in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

I don't actually "know" the answer to that, and I think the correct answer is "it depends" but here's my take on it. Post heat can do two...

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11-27-2020, 01:06 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Fabric pros and cons. in Cafe Supercub

Bravo to Oliver for his attitude in the previous post (91). I've only used Stits and Stewarts. I had some trouble with both, and in both cases I...

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11-27-2020, 12:57 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cracked fuselage in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Not the only factor. A large weld section can create an adjacent stress concentration notch. And an asymmetric weld can be worse yet. Also, the...

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11-27-2020, 12:52 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA12 Cruiser rebuild/upgrade project in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

fs 2003 corporation PIA, but - - - -

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11-26-2020, 04:03 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cracked fuselage in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

1025 CD Yield 54 KSI Ultimate 64 KSI Elongation 15% Brinell hardness 126...

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11-22-2020, 03:55 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread New build with lots of mods in Experimental Cubs

Best if the line of action of the shock passed through the center of that "x" cluster. Right now it looks like it's imposing bending on the four...

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11-19-2020, 12:55 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Heater door leaks air when turned off in Tips and Tricks

When I bought my -12 it had a swing-away cover on the cockpit side of the firewall. Open in winter, closed in summer. I "think" that was factory....

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11-14-2020, 01:03 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stinson airframe Jig in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Yup, and he knows Stinsons. super-12.com 360-245-3478

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11-12-2020, 11:33 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA12 Flight Characteristics Vs. PA18 in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

I think it's more than that. He sent me a measurement a day or two ago, and I think it was more like an inch+ in comparison to Piper's PA-12...

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11-12-2020, 11:23 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA12 Flight Characteristics Vs. PA18 in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Flew a buddy's -18 a few days ago, in part to compare with my -12. It seemed a little less responsive in roll, but comfortable, and MUCH lighter...

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11-09-2020, 11:12 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA-18 fuel caps in Cafe Supercub

Longer stick, Bob. No string required. :lol: And - - - know YOUR cork. Then all is good.

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11-09-2020, 09:55 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Super cub brake pad differences? in Cafe Supercub

Great news. We are putting Grove all around on the Exp.

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11-08-2020, 03:02 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA-18 fuel caps in Cafe Supercub

Only if that 1/4" line has a high spot. So depends on how that line is plumbed into the main tank. Near the top would be best. My T-craft...

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11-06-2020, 11:07 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Oil analysis and sticking exhaust valve? in Cafe Supercub

Windy, what, if anything, are you doing different now to try to avoid that problem? I haven't had any sticky valve problems (except the Wisconsin...

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11-06-2020, 10:55 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stuck in the middle of nowhere, alone... in Cafe Supercub

Good reminders and well said. Thanks.

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11-05-2020, 11:39 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Question on strut fork bolts in Cafe Supercub

In my opinion, that would be a resounding "no". Stress risers.

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11-05-2020, 01:38 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Re arching a spring in SW Washington in Cafe Supercub

Right. I did a lot of straightening of stuff (rotating shafts, hydraulic cylinder rods, etc) before I sold my machine shop. Cold straightening,...

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11-05-2020, 12:01 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Stewart’s paint repair in Super Cub Sick Bay

John, maybe I'm mistaken - I thought dry sanding was the preferred method with Stewarts. Could you please clarify? Thanks!

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11-04-2020, 10:28 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Beringer ALG vs. Acme Aero for FX3 in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

There's one burr under my saddle, and that is the concept of a component failure causing complete landing gear failure, as compared to partial...

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