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Today, 10:04 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Question about Cub Wings in Cafe Supercub

Unfortunately it is not just the wings that need to be modified. You must weld in the brackets to hold pulleys, cable guides, flap handle attachment...

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03-03-2021, 02:16 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

My good friend and our awesome SC.org resident doctor on clay came up and spent a little time with me in 2020. He is pretty good at catching fish! ...

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03-03-2021, 09:50 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

8GCBC - Yes...Tom Bass did an AWESOME job putting the Cabin website up. It is an incredible resource for visiting the cabins. He has pretty much...

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03-02-2021, 07:43 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Video I usually try to do a video for each of my visitors, but last year I had video burnout pretty bad. It takes a lot of time to make a video....

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03-02-2021, 07:03 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!! Jay and I were in the boat, fishing and this guy wandered out to the shore. It was a great opportunity. He did not seem to...

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03-02-2021, 04:09 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Then it was off to the Checats Cabin in Misty Fiords. This is a beautiful lake, great setting, but the outlet to the lake is near the cabin. All the...

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03-02-2021, 03:39 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Paul - straight floats would work fine. Land at Kenmore in Seattle for fuel, then Campbell River is a good stop on the BC coast, then on up to...

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03-02-2021, 12:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Over the Cascade mountains. It is about 2.5 hours from Sandpoint to a small strip right on the border of Canada north of Bellingham, called Lynden....

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03-02-2021, 10:25 AM

Bill Rusk started a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Folks This is a little in arrears but thought I'd throw this out there. I hope you learn a little and perhaps get motivated to go on an...

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02-28-2021, 09:19 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Alaska fish & hunt - Patrol or Cub in Experimental Cubs

Well.....guess I better jump in. I built a Javron Cub. It is a Supercub...... and flys like a supercub. If you are going to build a Backcountry or...

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02-26-2021, 02:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Where to start removing weight in Cafe Supercub

Seats are likely more than 5 pounds. Remember the 90% rule. You don’t need a 5 hour seat if 90% of your flights are less than an hour. floor boards...

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02-25-2021, 09:51 AM

tcraft128 replied to a thread Leading Edge Cuff in Modifications

Hmmmmm.....I love digging into the past on this stuff.

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02-25-2021, 09:11 AM

C130jake replied to a thread Borer prop benefits pros/cons in Cafe Supercub

I couldn’t find a weight on the 82inch adjustable sensenich, the spec sheet on their website shows the 72 inch prop at 12 lbs. I’m guessing 14 or so?...

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02-19-2021, 06:44 AM

Tim replied to a thread What do you coat the valve covers with in Super Cub Sick Bay

Tom, I have 4 chrome covers you can have, cost you breakfast at Bob's next summer Sent from my Pixel 2 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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02-18-2021, 10:41 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Thank you everyone!! I am in your debt :) go Alaska!! in Cafe Supercub

Outstanding! Congratulations! Bill

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02-18-2021, 08:45 PM

FdxLou replied to a thread Thank you everyone!! I am in your debt :) go Alaska!! in Cafe Supercub

Proud of your GRIT! Lou

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02-16-2021, 10:37 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread depth finder in Cafe Supercub

Well.......it might not work under all situations but I'm a big fan of trying. I love that folks are trying and innovating. I'm sure folks said this...

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02-13-2021, 02:02 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread First Flight N90AK, the Monster Cub takes off in Member Projects in Progress

A huge congratulations Bob. Well done! Can’t wait to see it fly. See you in May Bill

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02-05-2021, 10:04 PM

FdxLou replied to a thread 1955 Cessna float kit install planning in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Paul PM sent. Lou

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