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

Looked at the preview - well written, so I ordered it. Thanks!

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06-12-2019, 10:11 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Bushwheel Tire Pressure. in Cafe Supercub

The wear pattern, together with your LZ needs will dictate the pressure. Lower pressure will scrub off the shoulders of the tires and will make it...

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06-10-2019, 11:36 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Even I can find my way, given the magenta line on Garmin Pilot, simultaneously tracking inbound on a VOR, and radar with flight following! :lol:

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06-10-2019, 11:04 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Ha! Not with the terrain that's under (read "in") this deck!! But it was an easy VMC climb to get on top, and CAVU at the destination.

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06-10-2019, 10:07 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Well, let's try again. SJ, is there a way to get this hosting software to properly handle copy and paste of photos? That's what I did. But...

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06-10-2019, 11:04 AM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Only a few miles of the undercast. Beautiful wx on the east side of the Cascades.:-) Edit: Hey, waitasec - Is the pic not showing up? ...

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06-09-2019, 11:52 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Toledo, Wa enroute Pasco, Wa yesterday, at 9500 ft. Headed to grandkid's 1st b-day party. Mt Adams in the background.

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06-09-2019, 10:47 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Suggestions on hangar size in Cafe Supercub

Did the weatherstripping on mine IAW the instructions and materials that came with the door. Works well.

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06-09-2019, 02:04 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Suggestions on hangar size in Cafe Supercub

I have a 12 x 40 Higher Power door. My opinion is that it is very well engineered. On my particular door however, the quality control wasn't what...

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06-03-2019, 11:04 PM

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

Almost all of this makes sense, but another aspect is that highly experienced and highly skilled folks mess up too. Sometimes big-time. Another...

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06-02-2019, 11:38 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Favorite Airplane in Cafe Supercub

But for crissakes, don't "go west"!!!!!!!

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06-02-2019, 12:08 PM

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

I did read it.;-) Time and experience in the environment, not just the airplane type. Of course, that makes good sense. In that vein, wheel...

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06-01-2019, 11:50 PM

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

I recognize the overall low time on floats, but for experience in-type how does one get Beaver time other than commercially? Honest question - - -...

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05-31-2019, 10:38 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread sight gauges in Cafe Supercub

I have the Atlee sight gages, which I installed with the Atlee tanks in 2011. When they show empty they are telling the truth. They work great,...

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05-27-2019, 10:52 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Therapy Project in Member Projects in Progress

That jack screw tower can be a stinker. If it's not aligned just right it messes up all sorts of related stuff. Don't ask how I know!

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05-24-2019, 10:03 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA12 take off fuel selector position in Cafe Supercub

One more thought - if on a sideslope, like a beach, the uphill one should be on, especially if the tanks are getting low. I have demonstrated (on...

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05-24-2019, 09:54 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Radio noise in Super Cub Sick Bay

Thank you Web, I will check all of those that you mentioned

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05-24-2019, 04:31 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA12 take off fuel selector position in Cafe Supercub

Rich, my -12 also has the original arrangement of separate on/off valves. I use both on for landing and takeoff. The only reason not to, that I...

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05-24-2019, 04:23 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA12 take off fuel selector position in Cafe Supercub

If both are turned on, the fullest one is on.8):lol:

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05-24-2019, 01:15 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Radio noise in Super Cub Sick Bay

Here's a new issue for my plane. I recently installed a UAvionics wingtip unit, and I'm experiencing intermittent radio noise associated with its...

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05-23-2019, 11:00 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Radio noise in Super Cub Sick Bay

Thank you, sir!

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05-23-2019, 02:37 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Radio noise in Super Cub Sick Bay

I've been following this with interest, and have a question. In my plane at least, the key switch is mounted directly to the instrument panel,...

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05-23-2019, 12:41 PM

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

I think maybe these?? https://www.mmbbearings.net/products/details/rep-series-male-thread#prettyPhoto with the downloadable spec here?? ...

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05-21-2019, 11:20 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cub headerless tank systems in Cafe Supercub

Thanks for clarifying that for me, Mike.

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05-21-2019, 11:10 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Cub headerless tank systems in Cafe Supercub

Bob, I believe some -12's came stock headerless, mine being one. Left tank has a forward port. Right tank does not. My Atlee 30 gal tank STC...

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05-20-2019, 10:20 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Exhaust Advice in Cafe Supercub

I will say this - - End of March I was scud-running (great vis, very low ceiling) in eastern Oregon and suspected some carb ice, so I pulled carb...

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05-20-2019, 02:31 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread Exhaust Advice in Cafe Supercub

I did that, and was very surprised that it made little difference. A "few" degrees; few enough that I don't recall the actual number.

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