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Yesterday, 09:47 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Question about Cub Wings in Cafe Supercub

Sure you can. It is a considerable amount of work and can be very expensive if you can't do it yourself.

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03-06-2021, 01:50 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Looking for a SC - are there more desirable model years? in Cafe Supercub

Durhas, In reference to longer wings with standard aileron's: this was a very common Mod in Alaska back in late 70's and early 80's. Of course the...

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03-04-2021, 08:39 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Borer prop benefits pros/cons in Cafe Supercub

Peter, That was an excellent post on the Cub with MT and Aerosets! Sounds like a very nice set up, The 95kts would certainly be sweet on a 300 mile...

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03-03-2021, 05:40 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Looking for a SC - are there more desirable model years? in Cafe Supercub

Don't buy one with extended wings and unextended aileron's. If it doesn't have the tail" boxed in"; and has ever been on Bushwheels, the tail is...

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03-03-2021, 05:08 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Measuring take off Distance in Float Operations

Old pro (Elmer Wilson)that had flown Maine/ Labrador with 40k of bush flying, were talking Cubs on floats, I had a PA 11/90 on 1320's at the time, I...

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02-25-2021, 10:18 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Borer prop benefits pros/cons in Cafe Supercub

Steve, I ran the whirlwind for over a year with no temp issues. Found it to be a great prop at 80". I kept it for a spare when I sold the Borer. The...

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02-25-2021, 03:31 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Wire bail on fuel strainer in Super Cub Sick Bay

Bill, Piper also had a service letter on this. It posted on here last year, it concerned how to "correctly" safety wire" the bail arms....... The...

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02-24-2021, 06:18 PM

supercrow replied to a thread Borer prop benefits pros/cons in Cafe Supercub

I saw no difference in temps. I am running a 12" spinner. I am running an 0320 with 10-1 compression. On floats on an 85 deg. day my cyls. run around...

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02-24-2021, 05:44 PM

supercrow replied to a thread Borer prop benefits pros/cons in Cafe Supercub

I gave one a short time ago on this site in another thread. I ran the sensenich on wheels, skis, and floats and then sold the borer. The pitch I...

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02-17-2021, 02:46 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread depth finder in Cafe Supercub

Was guiding Harry Combs on a bear hunt one time ( owned Combs/Gates Lear Jet, and Combs Beachcraft). He got to telling me story's of flying into...

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02-13-2021, 04:51 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Legal rear seat options in Cafe Supercub

Here is what it looks like with a load of "freight". Actually precious cargo! Sent from my moto e5 go using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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02-13-2021, 04:59 AM

supercrow replied to a thread sensenich propeller pitch recommendation in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

I flew the 38 for several years behind a 39 J-3. It was a stroker, not a standard 85. The 38 is listed by sensenich as an ag prop for the 85 J-3. I...

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02-12-2021, 11:05 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Legal rear seat options in Cafe Supercub

Here is the GI packboard in place in my Cub. Rear passenger should be under 5/6" and 150 lbs, for extended flights. But I used to fly guides 6'/180...

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02-12-2021, 05:11 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Landing Gear Lift Strut Attachment Angle in Experimental Cubs

In 2017 when I built my new fuselage in a good jig, I got the fittings tacked so that the gear fit properly and the angle came out (for this...

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02-08-2021, 07:57 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Legal rear seat options in Cafe Supercub

Here is a standard load when we were setting up camps. 16 of 2x6" 8 per side, 16 of 2x4" 8 per side. Of course the inside Was "loaded" as well! ...

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02-08-2021, 12:02 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Legal rear seat options in Cafe Supercub

Before a third seat was rocket science, just about every Cub used for guiding in Alaska had a G.I. pack board for rear seat back. The assistant...

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02-07-2021, 11:26 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Short control stick in Cafe Supercub

An easy solution is to simply fit a Champ stick into the Cub socket, if your 6' or more And fly with seat all the way back, it will allow your back...

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