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12-02-2019, 05:22 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0320 vs 0360 on the nose what are the real issues? in Cafe Supercub

CCenter 0-360 bal tail 3” extended gear 31” ABW cargo Pod extended wing droop tips std flaps ailerons extended baggage 8242 prop

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12-01-2019, 01:40 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0320 vs 0360 on the nose what are the real issues? in Cafe Supercub

If they fix the CG they will fly really nice and straight up! All about CG!! Unbalanced planes are that unbalanced.

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12-01-2019, 07:14 AM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0320 vs 0360 on the nose what are the real issues? in Cafe Supercub

I guess I shouldn’t compare a -12 to a-12 to a-18 or to a Scout all different motors all burning about the same amount of fuel over the same...

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11-30-2019, 10:39 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0320 vs 0360 on the nose what are the real issues? in Cafe Supercub

Take 30# off the nose moves CG back about 1.2” Add 17# on the tail does the about the same movement. So taking the big club paddle off the nose...

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11-30-2019, 08:58 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0320 vs 0360 on the nose what are the real issues? in Cafe Supercub

What was interesting last year when a group of us went to Quebec, we had 4 planes in the group a Scout with CS, -18 150, -12 160, my -12 180 with...

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11-30-2019, 07:59 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Denny My bird is Short mount Charlie conversion. Yep I get a lot out of this bird, yes it would be very interesting to see what the GW and ECGW...

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11-30-2019, 07:13 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 19/20 in Supercub Gatherings

Beer run to local brewery Other Half Brewing Rochester NY

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11-30-2019, 06:50 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

No issues with anything you said Denny. Without flaps pulled I do run out of nose up trim with out the weight in it, flying really light. With it...

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11-29-2019, 10:08 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Just like Bill Rusk did he has shelves welded in the tail to bolt weight in solid. That is the key. SOLID if it moves it could flex the tubes and...

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11-26-2019, 07:41 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread The "BEST" tie downs in Cafe Supercub

Sewed a 9-10” sleeve on top at the crown of the wing. Insert the noodle then put the wing cover on the wing. Takes about 6 minutes each to install....

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11-17-2019, 04:13 PM

Colorguns replied to a thread North East Winter Fun in Supercub Gatherings

Stopped in the local wheat field to take a call from NYC client. Then over the hill to the gold building in the back for Beer to go at Other Half...

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11-08-2019, 09:20 PM

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

I replaced both pullies front and gear original style and that fixed my trim issues. Groove was worn out to the bottom of both. Doug

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11-07-2019, 10:16 AM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0-360 with Pawnee prop in Modifications

Steve. Doing it, thanks for the direction Doug

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11-07-2019, 07:43 AM

Colorguns replied to a thread 0-360 with Pawnee prop in Modifications

N1PA. I have a FA 337 for the installation that has been run on for 20 years on the engine. Also the Borer is a 82” prop but 10# heavier....

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11-06-2019, 10:59 PM

Colorguns started a thread 0-360 with Pawnee prop in Modifications

Looking to put a p235-8443 prop on a -12 with 0-360. How will it preform over a Borer? Any thoughts? Lose about 10# off nose over a Borer prop.

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