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Gordon Misch replied to a thread 0320 up grade in Cafe Supercub

I think some narrow deck cylinders are spot-faced for the hold-down nuts, which makes them incompatible with banana plates and not usable for 160 HP.

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02-26-2020, 03:24 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Scientific American article on lift in Cafe Supercub

Worked fine here. Good article.

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02-26-2020, 12:28 AM

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

Ugh. Poor visibility over flat snow. Tough conditions. A shame.

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02-24-2020, 11:17 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cylinder replacement...... DANGER! DANGER! in Cafe Supercub

I'm reading Mr. Busch's book "Mike Busch on Engines", borrowed from a friend. In it he states, on pg 58, referring to cylinders: "....that's why...

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02-24-2020, 01:47 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cylinder replacement...... DANGER! DANGER! in Cafe Supercub

It doesn't seem like any of the metal parts would creep, but seems reasonable that gaskets and sealants could.

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02-23-2020, 12:18 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Carbon cub in Vancouver, WA area in Member Projects in Progress

Was wondering if you still had it. I was one of the two PA-12s visited you a few months ago. Would it be alright for Mr. Ed and I do come into...

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02-22-2020, 11:42 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Uavionics question in All Things Electrical

I haven't received any error messages Mike, but the noise is annoying. Thanks for sharing your experience!

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02-22-2020, 11:26 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Engines. A Discussion. in Experimental Cubs

Both, all of the Big Three manufacturers for 50 years. Horsepower is horsepower. Period. If you don't like that you shouldn't have asked. ...

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02-22-2020, 11:20 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Engines. A Discussion. in Experimental Cubs

Lots of reasons. None of which refute Charlie's and Tom's and my statements. Yawn.

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02-22-2020, 11:06 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Engines. A Discussion. in Experimental Cubs

Some "ifs". If the "actual", not necessarily "claimed" horsepower is the same, and if they are both at their max HP RPM, and if the atmospherics and...

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02-22-2020, 10:18 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Uavionics question in All Things Electrical

I have strobe "swishing" with my installation. Not all frequencies, and not even consistently for any given frequency. I talked with a UAvionics...

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02-17-2020, 11:43 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Inspection rings in Experimental Cubs

Flexible, cuz very stiff might cut into fabric at the edges?

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02-16-2020, 11:14 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Airports with turf and fuel in Cafe Supercub

That's really cool, but - - On the chart it's marked "restricted, private", so in actual practice is it public use?

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02-16-2020, 06:28 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread J-4 project-3.14159265359 in Experimental Cubs

Thanks - I saw that it's a worm drive. We were considering similar, or perhaps a linear actuator on our EAB -12 project. Do you have any...

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02-16-2020, 06:00 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread ADSB-Getting ready to bite someone in the butt in Cafe Supercub

If "somebody" has a concern, then "somebody", perhaps somebody with some powers, might start asking difficult questions. Civil disobedience has its...

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02-16-2020, 05:48 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread J-4 project-3.14159265359 in Experimental Cubs

What did you use for a gear motor?

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02-16-2020, 11:20 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Spark plugs in Super Cub Repair Facilities

I took apart a Champion plug that showed "open" with Fluke ohm meter. The resistor was pretty well burned, which is equivalent to a increased gap...

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02-15-2020, 05:29 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Exp cub out of nose down trim....Ideas please? in Experimental Cubs

Good point in post #42. I'd think that in the absence of data to the contrary, the maximum CG moment for any weight would be best limited to the...

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02-15-2020, 12:15 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Seat belt/shoulder harness attach bolt size? in Cafe Supercub

For a 1/4" bolt - pi*.125^2 * 125,000 for double shear. Less than half that for simple shear because bending is also involved. I agree...

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02-15-2020, 12:07 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Exp cub out of nose down trim....Ideas please? in Experimental Cubs

Could you please clarify "positive number greater than the wing number"? Which direction is "positive", and in reference to what? The Horiz Ref...

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02-11-2020, 11:56 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread 180/185/182 Tailcone Repair explained by Bushwheel Bill in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Bob got any more info on that? I was wanting some oversize AN or MS bolts recently, but didn't find a source. Easier than that - credit...

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02-10-2020, 02:12 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Pa18 hd gear in Cafe Supercub

Perfect. Good visibility over the nose, and a little lower CG for those inevitable excursions.

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02-09-2020, 11:25 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Wrench to remove Continental C-90 Induction Elbows in Tips and Tricks

Turn down the O.D. Easy with a carbide cutter - I've done a few, for the same reasons.

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02-06-2020, 10:52 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA-12 Gull wing or Split door? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Crosswinds STOL cargo door. Swing-up, and large. Requires some fuselage welding, so best done uncovered.

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02-06-2020, 12:05 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Trim Assembly Overhaul Time in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Type B screws and tinnerman nuts on tabs.

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02-05-2020, 11:59 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Runway Setback in Cafe Supercub

FAA has standards for max heights at given distances from a runway. To get a building permit for our house I had to jump through that hoop, since...

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02-05-2020, 01:17 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread 160 HP Paperwork problem - Help! in Modifications

I did the same, except I used the Crosswinds STC for installation in my -12. Charly is always helpful.

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