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Yesterday, 04:51 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Leveling the Pa18 stabilizer in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I use a digital smart level that will read to a tenth of a degree. Just convert the minute numbers you reference to tenths of a degree and it should...

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03-26-2023, 02:52 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Is 5 day’s reasonable to go from Anchorage to Seattle? in Cafe Supercub

Gosh George, Your always soooo helpful with folks! My mom used to say " he is building up treasure in heaven". Nice to know there are still fellas...

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03-26-2023, 12:23 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Is 5 day’s reasonable to go from Anchorage to Seattle? in Cafe Supercub

3 days is very reasonable in a Cub on 8:50's with standard prop (74/56) to Seattle. Cruise should be around 105 ish. Trouble is everyone nowadays is...

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03-23-2023, 12:04 PM

supercrow replied to a thread An O-360 in an experimental super cub: what would be the best prop? in Modifications

Obviously, I was talking to my phone lol the props were the whirlwind and sensenich.

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03-23-2023, 11:52 AM

supercrow replied to a thread An O-360 in an experimental super cub: what would be the best prop? in Modifications

I have been flying the ground adjustable props for several years now. Started with the world wind and I’m now using the suns neck. It’s the best of...

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03-22-2023, 09:46 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread An O-360 in an experimental super cub: what would be the best prop? in Modifications

I did notice that the Carbon Cub that took it ALL last fall at the National Seaplane Convention in Greenville was sporting a big long Catto ? No one...

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03-21-2023, 11:01 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Carbon cub 3x3 extended gear for sale. in Parts and Pieces

What size are the axles?

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03-19-2023, 06:20 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA-12 restoration started in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Just for reference, one time a friend had recently added 31" Bush wheels to his new to him Super Cub, he wanted me to fly it and give him an honest...

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03-16-2023, 05:05 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA18-105 Special - HP? in Modifications

The 0290 has great performance in a lite Cub, great weight/HP. Sips fuel. But most do blow oil out, just part of that engines design. The...

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03-14-2023, 04:55 AM

supercrow replied to a thread Certified vs. Experimental in Cafe Supercub

I don't insure so can't help you with that. Value wise a well built (and results do vary!) exp. seem to bring at least as much and sometimes more...

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03-10-2023, 04:20 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA-12 restoration started in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

If you have ANY intentions of ever flying skis, or flying off airports with big tires, for gosh sakes don't forget to "box the tail" (or X brace) it...

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03-09-2023, 02:14 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Plastic ski bottoms in Ski Flying Forum

JP, The 11 is a fantastic skiplane lite, and my 18 has a very lite tail, and comes up instantly lite. But my hunting n fishing pardner, weighes 275...

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03-08-2023, 03:01 PM

supercrow replied to a thread O-200 champ puzzle in American Champion: Champ, Scout, Etc.

What did a cold compression check versus a hot compression check tell you?

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03-07-2023, 01:56 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Plastic ski bottoms in Ski Flying Forum

Interesting thread that only addresses the main skis, wonder how many folks have UMHW on their tailskis? Lots of Cubs running Aero 3000 penetration...

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03-05-2023, 04:41 PM

supercrow replied to a thread O-200 champ puzzle in American Champion: Champ, Scout, Etc.

look for a valve issue. I know it sounds odd but I have seen something similar that was a valve going bad.

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02-28-2023, 04:07 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread 185 vs 206 in Cafe Supercub

For "family flying" either a 180/182 is going to fit your mission fine. Having flown dozens of 206's in all configuration's with every combination...

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