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Yesterday, 10:34 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Prospective buyer seeking input on PA-12 value. in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Well here is the sorta performance one may expect from a light 12 with no flaps , standard gear. Just the 0320 and a short prop. Quite alot of...

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Yesterday, 12:26 PM

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

JD, Great choice. I believe their jack screw is a finerpitch thread than the original "Cast" yoke has. So it is going to be smoother. The Dakota...

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Yesterday, 12:12 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Prospective buyer seeking input on PA-12 value. in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Well a 90hp Cub Special would of course be a dream to fly because of the near perfect balance they have. I think the balance of a stock 12 thats...

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Yesterday, 08:59 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Prospective buyer seeking input on PA-12 value. in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

StewB, Although a 12 with an 0320 with an 18 tail may 'not apeal to you' as anything but a 'project' is fine. However probably nothing but a...

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11-12-2019, 11:51 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Prospective buyer seeking input on PA-12 value. in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

If you get a good lite one that does NOT have corrosion issues in the fuselarge they can be ALOT of airplane for the money. If you get caught in one...

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11-12-2019, 11:24 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Parts buying scam in Take Action Jackson

We got mixed up in a bad deal last year with a kid from NH on a set of 2500 AirGlass skis. He posted em on Facebook for $800. They were in minty...

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11-12-2019, 10:55 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Prospective buyer seeking input on PA-12 value. in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

The 12 you were considering is waaaay over priced. There have been some very nice 12s sold in the last 2 years in the $40k range that were...

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11-12-2019, 09:01 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Crosswinds STOL PA12 please help!! in Cafe Supercub

You can build that trailing edge stuff Andy. She is heavy. Handy to 1400 if I recall when I weighed it on wheels. And it flies accordingly.

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11-10-2019, 08:35 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread O540 in a Super Cub in Modifications

https://youtu.be/ZD1oz_3GaW8 Watch this 300hp one fly..... Sent from my LM-X210 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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11-09-2019, 11:12 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Fuel Flow Indication Abnormality in Tips and Tricks

Steve, I have same set up you do. This system is down again for the fifth transducer........... Have no idea why last one went on in August lasted...

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11-09-2019, 03:09 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Extended upper leading edge skins in Cafe Supercub

I am with Greg on this one, regardless of physics theorys, most of the doggyest Cubs I have flown over the years had one single factor ( besides...

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11-09-2019, 01:34 AM

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

98% of the time a single cable trim is slipping , its the pulleys . One or both has its V grooves worn down to the bottom .......... They are now U...

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11-09-2019, 12:20 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread NE Summer Fun in Supercub Gatherings

Peter, Your spot on about the floatplanes, they always require LOTS of attention. Last week it was 60kt gusts for 2 days. This week its freezing...

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11-08-2019, 05:44 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread NE Summer Fun in Supercub Gatherings

Hang in there Glen, my Cruiser has 5" on it tonite. But soposed to be in 40s here Sunday. Sent from my LM-X210 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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11-07-2019, 07:59 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Need advice choosing tire size. in Tips and Tricks

Big difference between a tire that is inflated low preasure vs high preasure. You cant really compare 26" Goodyears to 26" Airstreaks they are two...

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11-07-2019, 07:23 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Non-TSO UHF marine radio installation? in Modifications

Lol. When we fishspotted in the 90's I had 7 antennas on the top of my plane. Besides the airband and elt antennas. We had radios for 2meters,...

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11-07-2019, 06:07 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Removing paint and cleaning aileron hinge fittings?? in Cafe Supercub

I usually tape off the hinges when spraying silver etc.. until ready for final paint, but a lot of people don't. That makes for pretty easy removal...

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11-04-2019, 03:38 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread removing shock cords from PA-12 in Tips and Tricks

Perry for real low doors we can do this! LoL Sent from my LM-X210 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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11-03-2019, 10:13 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread TrickAir vs Summit skis on CCEX in Modifications

Ooooops wrong thread, soposed to have gone under: "Wave of the Future in Ski Flying:" LoL. Sent from my LM-X210 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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11-03-2019, 09:55 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread FS: Federal A2000 skis with plastic bottoms. $1200. in Parts and Pieces

Even if bottoms need redone , those skis look like very good value for $ 1200 bucks, with new rigging! Bet they go quickly. Good Deal. Sent from...

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11-03-2019, 09:51 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Non-TSO UHF marine radio installation? in Modifications

MSS, Just a general question here. Not ment to be coy, but what makes you feel the " marine band" is located in the UHF spectrum ???? For what...

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11-03-2019, 03:25 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread removing shock cords from PA-12 in Tips and Tricks

Well this is either a massive load??? Or what a Cruiser looks like with only ONE bungee on each side...... Do NOT try this at home! Lol. Sent...

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11-03-2019, 02:50 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Paint Schemes in Cafe Supercub

Ron is actually a great old guy, still flys every summer in Alaska. Probably pushing 40,000 hours of Alaska bush time. Undoubtedly one of the most...

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