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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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02-04-2021, 08:49 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Bush Pilot’s Survival Kit in Sportsman's Den

Was taking about the accuracy of handguns. Not about shooting at a charging bear at all. It's no wonder some us post less all the time. Some of you...

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02-03-2021, 01:57 PM

supercrow replied to a thread Bush Pilot’s Survival Kit in Sportsman's Den

Black bears or moose are the biggest critters we have here. I have a .22 handgun and ammo in my baggage pack. I carry my Glock in .357 sig in an...

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02-03-2021, 04:48 AM

supercrow replied to a thread J3 flying from front seat in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

Front seat in a PA11 is different and more comfortable.

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02-01-2021, 01:35 PM

supercrow replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

It would be nice if some of that type of thing could be done, and no harm in most cases, but it would be most difficult to do with a straight face.

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02-01-2021, 01:28 PM

supercrow replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

Not for the sake of argument, but that won't fly for me as an IA, and I am not hard to get along with at all. The STC for such as you are referring...

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