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Yesterday, 02:03 PM

C130jake replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

I put the Garmin servos in this spring in my G3x carboncub. Kicking myself for not doing it during the build. I use it way more than I thought I...

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Yesterday, 12:16 PM

FdxLou replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

I had one of the first autopilots in a Cub back in 2005. It was a TruTrak. I have helped a number of folks since get one installed in their Cubs. I...

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12-07-2019, 04:04 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Bill Rusk saved my life in Cafe Supercub

The upper and lower rows are not independent nor can they made to be so. I use the light more for recognition than night landings and takeoffs (which...

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12-05-2019, 12:06 AM

WindOnHisNose replied to a thread Holding FAA Medical and BasicMed Certificates at the Same Time? in Cafe Supercub

Case in point... Medical History: ATP rated pilot from the East, who flies the big iron, but also a cub, calls for getting his BasicMed. He is...

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12-04-2019, 11:42 PM

WindOnHisNose replied to a thread Thankful for You All from Medical Matters in Cafe Supercub

Really happy to read this. Thank you for posting this. Randy

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12-02-2019, 08:37 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

I have to ask: how much do the wings cost already built vs. the mess of parts that must be assembled? I believe the wing kit is 13.5 and a fully...

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12-01-2019, 07:32 PM

Tim replied to a thread What’s on your coffee table? in Cafe Supercub

My feet Sent from my Pixel 2 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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11-30-2019, 10:49 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Denny I suspect we are basically on the same page, just saying it differently. An aft CG will lower stall speed. I can't find my notes from my...

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11-30-2019, 08:21 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Denny I will have to spend a little time doing some homework to find the sources and references. But the stabilizer and trim do not compensate for...

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11-30-2019, 10:03 AM

FdxLou replied to a thread mini-tablet GPS in Cafe Supercub

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11-29-2019, 06:24 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

And finally....here are some pictures for reference. The flaps are pretty much like the ailerons. Don't forget to reverse the washout shims when you...

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11-29-2019, 04:02 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

It will be pretty obvious where the reinforcing plates go. It is really helpful to have LOTS of clecos here. Go bum some off your Vans RV friends....

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11-29-2019, 12:18 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Time to Build Another Jig We need to make a jig to hold the flap and aileron straight and square while we drill and rivet it together. So,...

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11-29-2019, 11:30 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

TRAILING EDGE INSTALL AND JIG You should be at this point. You can lay the TE on but don't attach it just yet. It is really important that it...

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11-29-2019, 11:01 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Next we will rivet on the nose ribs The flat side of the rib goes toward the hinge side and the NOSE ribs all face in toward the hinge. There...

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11-28-2019, 08:35 PM

WindOnHisNose replied to a thread Thankful for You All from Medical Matters in Cafe Supercub

Eddie, you and me, both. That surely can't mean that we are getting old! Happy Thanksgiving! Randy

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11-28-2019, 09:36 AM

WindOnHisNose started a thread Thankful for You All from Medical Matters in Cafe Supercub

I am so thankful for being blessed with you folks in my life. You add another dimension to my life, and I appreciate you very, very much. Happy...

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11-27-2019, 09:27 PM

FdxLou replied to a thread Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! in Cafe Supercub

Thankful for my Super Cub/Skywagon Family! You all are the BEST! Lou1

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11-27-2019, 08:54 PM

Tim replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

My 2+2 was almost at the front of the CG. After reading Bill's post I strapped a 5lb piece of steel to the T3. I could tell it made a difference. I...

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11-26-2019, 09:10 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread AK airport/airstrip - choosing stability in Cafe Supercub

One consideration (I have been told), if you are looking in the Wasilla/Palmer/Wolf Lake/Anderson Lake etc, is to learn from the locals about the...

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11-25-2019, 10:24 PM

C130jake replied to a thread Silver Bay MN airport in Cafe Supercub

I got the info 10 minutes before I posted. I did many landings during my 40 hour fly off three years ago. Did a low approach this fall with dad in...

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11-24-2019, 10:56 PM

C130jake replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

Installed skybeacon on our PA12 and worked great right out of the box. I put one on my CCEX and get an ID error. My Xpdr is a Garmin GTX23ES...

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11-24-2019, 07:52 PM

C130jake started a thread Silver Bay MN airport in Cafe Supercub

Trying to reopen the airport. Meeting tomorrow. ...

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11-24-2019, 08:49 AM

WindOnHisNose replied to a thread When You Fall Through the Ice...Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht in Cafe Supercub

Folks, winter has set in pretty firmly in the North Country...lakes are freezing up and I have no doubt that the ice fishermen are pulling against...

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11-19-2019, 05:51 PM

Tim replied to a thread Whirlwind Ground Adjust? in Cafe Supercub

Jim, I like mine, fat for a long trip, or fine for competition. I leave mine in a happy medium. That setting gives me more cruise than my Catto and...

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11-17-2019, 12:33 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Then we will put a hinge bracket there. Make sure you use the right hinge bracket. The flap brackets are longer than the aileron brackets. Also, we...

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11-17-2019, 08:04 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Building the Flaps and Ailerons First and this is ..... IMPORTANT..... DO NOT BEND THE SPARS!!!!! The spars come bundled together and taped...

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