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Yesterday, 06:22 PM

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

We can answer that question very soon. Although with an O-360, right Dave? Shown here with his free help

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Yesterday, 03:44 PM

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

Hahah! Damn straight. But then I probably couldn’t find your camp let alone land there. :) Maybe I can hire a kilt wearing Maule driver to show...

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Yesterday, 01:48 PM

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

Bluster? Nooo. That connotation is that it’s chest puffing, ego talking, boasting. You can doubt it, sure. But don’t knock it till you try it. ...

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Yesterday, 06:57 AM

Farmboy replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

These fellas below flying an ATP may need more taildragger time. It’s an interesting read, but the videos to taildragger pilots are damning. ...

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03-05-2021, 09:39 PM

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

That one could have been built differently but not have been built lighter (with a fully finished interior). That’s part of the trade off. It’s...

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03-05-2021, 04:23 PM

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

I think bcone’s point was that it’s misleading. Why can’t a guy that flys off airport be concerned with fuel burn and speed? Still have to...

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03-04-2021, 06:39 AM

Farmboy replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

Prelim is out on the 185 in Chitna. https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/102605/pdf Sent from my...

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03-02-2021, 08:19 PM

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

Tom, you know I’m a “show me” to believe it kind of guy. I’ve talked to Rollie VanDorn and Mike Silvernagle extensively, gone through Rollie’s...

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03-02-2021, 06:11 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread Plz help, need 0290 piston rings in Parts and Pieces

Steve introduced me to Sal’s Aircraft Cylinders. Call Sal or Jere at (972) 346-3339 Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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03-02-2021, 05:05 PM

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

Bear in mind, my personal design goals is largely built around what I try to with my current cub. -I want to make it Jim Cranes and back in one...

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03-02-2021, 04:45 PM

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

I would love an -8. It would be a freaking fantastic second airplane. Just not the only airplane. Even John Fleurent doesn’t fly his -8 with a...

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03-02-2021, 04:38 PM

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

Just to clarify the speed point, the 180 patrol on bushwheels is still far faster than a cub. Conservative speeds of 125. I’ve pulled a lot of data...

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03-01-2021, 04:55 PM

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

As Dave mentioned the Patrol will be heavier unless you build it like Bob did or Bill Rusk. And yes they are designed for min 2000# gross. Two of...

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03-01-2021, 04:27 PM

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

I’d love an EX2, it much better fits my desired mission legs than my 85-90 mph cub, but just not as much as a Patrol does. Along with being out of my...

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02-28-2021, 06:43 PM

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

hahahah! The same guys that Fleurent, Guhr, Symon, Mathers, Crane, Keneston, and the rest of the non-pa-18 guys fly with of course. :)

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02-28-2021, 06:41 PM

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

Interesting results chart from NZ the other day. Jon Battson (sp?) does know his airplane well, but that said he bested some supercubs in lighter...

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02-28-2021, 05:46 PM

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

Well, we are on a SuperCub site. IT has history. WE have history. And of course, it's a proven machine with mods on every side. That said, I'll...

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02-28-2021, 12:33 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread WTB: garmin GNC250 XL GPS/COM in Parts and Pieces

John I texted you but good chance we’ve got one. Pb Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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02-28-2021, 12:11 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread Hangar Construction Methods in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

There’s a builder ready to build out two 60x60 spots at our state owned airport. While he has long-standing relationship with the lumber yard, his...

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02-28-2021, 12:04 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread Hangar Construction Methods in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

Very good Brand. https://www.hpdoors.com/ Transmitted from my FlightPhone on fingers...

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02-27-2021, 09:11 AM

Farmboy replied to a thread For sale one 35” ABW in Parts and Pieces

With a little gearing and air pressure certain unicycle opportunities may exist. (Ground Drag induced at normal pressures tend to overcome a rider) ...

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02-26-2021, 05:11 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 20/21 in Supercub Gatherings

Ha! The drive back to the airplane didn’t allow for that. Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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02-26-2021, 03:36 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 20/21 in Supercub Gatherings

I should have taken the afternoon off Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org

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02-22-2021, 07:27 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 20/21 in Supercub Gatherings

I save my most embarrassing moments for crowds of peers. Amazed and lucky I didn’t wrap that cowl cover up in the prop. Who knew my cowl wasn’t...

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02-21-2021, 06:01 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 20/21 in Supercub Gatherings

Leaving the "Twitchell Lake Slushie" video. Watch the skis. Overflow is everywhere this year. Weird, but on my computer I have to click the...

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02-20-2021, 06:28 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread DoubleEnder Update 2013 in Experimental Cubs

I'd be pleased with a plain ol ascender...

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02-20-2021, 01:21 PM

Farmboy replied to a thread DoubleEnder Update 2013 in Experimental Cubs

Long gone from the news. The Ascender was built, two place side by side single engine, and just as awesome, but had an incident in an Alaskan lake. ...

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