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Yesterday, 11:33 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

In the meantime pending NTSB investigation I wanted to learn something about landing with tailwinds, weight, and runway conditions. Not suggesting...

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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Loading/Unloading big heavy dogs in Cafe Supercub

There's folding - 2 or 3 piece - ramps available online. Maybe one that once folded would fit next to the seat on the door side or back in the...

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10-16-2019, 08:15 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Aileron cable problems in Cafe Supercub

Fly in cold and apply aileron. Observe both aileron cables adjacent to the lift struts. One can be looser than the other. I assume the ailerons offer...

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10-15-2019, 12:44 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

Boeing B-17G N93012 NTSB preliminary https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/ReportGeneratorFile.ashx?EventID=20191002X11326&AKey=1&RType=HTML&IType=MA...

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10-11-2019, 10:53 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Tent hold-down rings made from rocks long ago? Nice place for Early Man to have a commanding view of passing game. Or...someone got into spinning...

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10-11-2019, 10:47 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread 79 PA-18 wing repair in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Ground loops can happen particularly when the tail finds a down slope and the CG is back a bit. They like to swing around and that Tok setup now...

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10-11-2019, 08:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread 737 Max in Cafe Supercub

Which hires the best for a particular job skill...the Gov't or Industry? Job stability is one Gov't incentive versus an Industry prone to frequent...

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10-11-2019, 07:50 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread 737 Max in Cafe Supercub

Changed Product Rules development: https://www.faa.gov/news/media/attachments/Final_JATR_Submittal_to_FAA_Oct_2019.pdf Then there's the FAA vs...

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10-11-2019, 07:08 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread 79 PA-18 wing repair in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I'm very sorry for the temporary loss and hope it gets back to normal soon. Mike's on to something and have a look at the gear for internal...

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10-11-2019, 02:55 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread 79 PA-18 wing repair in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

How'd that happen? Sad deal for a ferry job on a big airport. Gary

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10-10-2019, 01:50 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Where would you have a super cub worked on? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

In my experience and observation it comes down to doing a restore job versus needed compensation for some. If needing barter work or money the job...

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10-09-2019, 09:43 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Where would you have a super cub worked on? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Just watched an almost 3-year rebuild on an undamaged airframe with very few mods and no engine work. Money not an issue. It happens when other...

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10-08-2019, 12:19 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread 737 Max in Cafe Supercub

Follow the Boeing dialog on updates: https://www.boeing.com/commercial/737max/737-max-update.page and...

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10-07-2019, 11:52 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Where would you have a super cub worked on? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

In my experience as a customer doing a restoration becomes a balance between the builder keeping their current clients supported and adding yet...

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10-05-2019, 11:14 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Nails and bullets - just grumbling. in Cafe Supercub

I thought it was a way for the mechanic to tell right from left. Gary

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10-04-2019, 11:22 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-14 STC search. in Cafe Supercub

UNIVAIR has one listed SA83AL-501, same as from Stoddards in Anchorage. Edit: I see it uses the short mount so maybe not what you want.

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10-04-2019, 11:04 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Commonwealth SkyRanger 185 in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

C90 STC>http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgstc.nsf/0/44CE3E6AF1ABF6E385256CC20058E67B?OpenDocument TCDS A-729>

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10-04-2019, 01:52 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Commonwealth SkyRanger 185 in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Might be a fun ride. The Wiki article above has a great link to reviews. Taylorcraft-type 23012 wing. Gary

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10-01-2019, 11:12 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Nails and bullets - just grumbling. in Cafe Supercub

2nd Lesson in Bullets: Then I insert the bullet and drive home the float bolt in the Cub's fitting. The bullet, like they do, went flying across the...

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10-01-2019, 10:25 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Nails and bullets - just grumbling. in Cafe Supercub

First bullet experience. Installing floats with mechanic's help and I made a loud "ringing" sound when metal to metal from the hammer on bolt to...

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10-01-2019, 02:11 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Nails and bullets - just grumbling. in Cafe Supercub

Better yet have five people helping and one A&P trying to herd them like cats. I saw it happen and held my coffee cup from a distance. Now then...

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10-01-2019, 11:46 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Nails and bullets - just grumbling. in Cafe Supercub

I've done it both ways and have bullets, bolts, and phillips. I agree if the offset is large the bullet is best, but sometimes working alone in a...

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10-01-2019, 11:32 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Flap settings in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Read Post #13. Ask maintenance about alteration. I've also modified stock brackets as noted in #19. File first notch stop to whatever flap angle you...

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10-01-2019, 02:26 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Can a Non ELSA plane be flown LSA? in Cafe Supercub

I flew a C-185 at +10-15% for 20 yrs as required. No damage but they do tend to complain. If the engine quits it's just a quicker elevator to the...

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10-01-2019, 02:09 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Aileron cable problems in Cafe Supercub

They get loose when it chills lots. Set them for expected temps or they'll wrap around the rear strut up from the fork. Gary

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09-30-2019, 10:56 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Budd Davidson’s take on where we are in Cafe Supercub

LSA - market or ticket both help keep some flying. If some day more Cessna and Champ models get included in those eligible it will benefit the...

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09-30-2019, 07:32 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Budd Davidson’s take on where we are in Cafe Supercub

What let some air out of the aviation boom ballon was the increase in cost of fuel and labor rates for instruction and maintenance, plus aircraft and...

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09-30-2019, 04:24 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Flap settings in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Somewhere here (didn't search) there's probably some info on degree of flap deflection versus flow separation over the top. More lift than drag at...

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