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Gordon Misch replied to a thread PA-12 fuel system diagram for two valve system in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Dunno if this will help, but - - My -12 is headerless with the two valve system. There are forward and aft ports in the left tank, and only...

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10-02-2022, 10:17 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread New tail brace wires = new play in tail in Cafe Supercub

Yeah, and THAT :???:

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10-02-2022, 09:54 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread New tail brace wires = new play in tail in Cafe Supercub

Yes, if contacting, then shared between fuselage tube and bolts. But thousandths of an inch of clearance is clearance - and the load is all on the...

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10-02-2022, 09:34 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread New tail brace wires = new play in tail in Cafe Supercub

Yes they are, resisting the tail wires. But that's not a big stress.

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10-02-2022, 09:33 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread A curiosity question re Type Certification in Cafe Supercub

I covered the gear on my -12 with the hope for a speed increase. Near-zero effect.

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10-02-2022, 09:32 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread 3 point landings on pavement? in The Art and Science of Flying

The part of the front brake pedal that your shoe contacts should be parallel to the part that connects to the rear brake. Brian at Steve's...

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10-02-2022, 09:15 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread New tail brace wires = new play in tail in Cafe Supercub

Disagree, Bob. That liner tube is also in shear from stabilizer air load.

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10-01-2022, 03:00 PM

Gordon Misch replied to a thread New tail brace wires = new play in tail in Cafe Supercub

If the front fits correctly and the back is too wide, something else is wrong. Maybe there was a sleeve between stabilizer and fuselage that was...

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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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