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Yesterday, 05:19 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Amazing in Cafe Supercub

Gary, That was probably Pat; if it was in the 80's. He was doing trips that included flying the boundaries of Alaska. Told me he lost an engine in...

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Yesterday, 02:17 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread 26" tire choice in Cafe Supercub

When it comes to scuffin your tires before you landed on asphalt: the old rock hard 36" Goodyear Airwheels were the worst tire I ever flew on a Cub,...

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10-27-2020, 07:33 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread rigging Cub wings in Tips and Tricks

Interesting point on rigging Cubs ...... Everyone seams to think "by the book" rigging is the final answer. And in a perfect world it is. However:...

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10-27-2020, 04:34 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Thrustline, Real world in Modifications

Mark called me years ago and we talked about his thrustline mod. He, of course, was much more knowledgeable about the theory than I was. He was...

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10-24-2020, 03:38 PM

supercrow replied to a thread Rudder trim tab in Experimental Cubs

If mostly on floats you might consider adjusting the water rudders just a little. They are large enough to make very effective trim tabs without...

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10-19-2020, 05:43 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Trouble shooters? in Cafe Supercub

Don't take this as a message for the sake of argument, but. From what I have experienced: If the fellow who flew several stock 150 0320's was...

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10-18-2020, 05:02 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Rolls Royce powered J-3 in Cafe Supercub

I have seen a couple of the 0200's around here. Anyone know if they have any less value than the Continental's?

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10-16-2020, 04:30 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Trouble shooters? in Cafe Supercub

Have you checked the damper in the airbox? If it's sloppy and not fitting tight, so It won't move back when you push on it?? Doesn't take much to...

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10-16-2020, 03:48 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Bushwheels in Cafe Supercub

You really can't compare 26" Goodyear's to 26" Airstreaks, very different animals. A Bushwheel/ Airstreak tire is essentially a very thick "inner...

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10-14-2020, 05:13 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Widebody Super Cub Project in Member Projects in Progress

I have done the Superflite and agree with Steve. Less work. Still prefer the p. Fiber result but do what ever the customer wants. The S. Flite looked...

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10-14-2020, 04:50 AM

supercrow replied to a thread TK1 vs. Acme Aero (SEP 2020) in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

Wow! This has been a good one! I learned to fly in an Aeronca Chief nearly 50 yrs. ago. I didn't know the difference in handling until I flew the...

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10-09-2020, 04:29 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Air Filters in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

I may try the Donaldson. Been running the K&N and their oil for years with no issues. Mostly float and ski flying and not many hrs on wheels so dust...

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10-05-2020, 03:56 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Tach is off, who can recalibrate? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Be careful now! Your comments are bordering on common sense. The feds aren't going to have any of that LOL!

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10-04-2020, 02:17 PM

supercrow replied to a thread WTB: 82/42 or 82/43 Borer Prop in Parts and Pieces

My prop sold through the cub site, thanks.

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10-04-2020, 05:04 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Widebody Super Cub Project in Member Projects in Progress

When mine was done the DAR spent as much time on my log and photos as he did on the airplane. About 6 hrs. total. But that was 25 yrs ago. Lots have...

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10-02-2020, 04:22 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Remove belly pod w/LH4000’s? in Ski Flying Forum

I don't think it will be in the snow in most cases.

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10-02-2020, 04:15 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Remove belly pod w/LH4000’s? in Ski Flying Forum

Mine is a homemade pod, so for what it's worth. Have seen no problem in very light deep snow. Might be better with it on there. Am on 3" extended...

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10-01-2020, 08:14 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Datum ski speeds in Ski Flying Forum

I will bring it up to him as well! E Sent from my moto e5 go using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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10-01-2020, 08:08 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA12 Flight Characteristics Vs. PA18 in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Pete, He is looking at an "amended" W&B on that 12 that some mechanic who flunked math class, must have done those calculations. 2 things you can...

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10-01-2020, 04:52 AM

supercrow started a thread Fs: 1a175/gm8243 in Parts and Pieces

Posted my prop for sale in projects forum by mistake. See it there, thanks.

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09-29-2020, 04:12 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Dream locations to live with Cub? in Cafe Supercub

I'm sure any place new would be fresh and exciting for a while but for the most part it doesn't get any better than right where I am. 5 minutes from...

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