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Today, 03:42 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread The big slip in The Art and Science of Flying

Passenger comfort often dictates how the plane is flown. Get them queasy and it's sometimes followed by a safety meeting or whack on the head. ...

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Today, 03:39 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Cyclical vibration at Cruz in Super Cub Sick Bay

Do elevator or rudder deflections affect the sound? They can change airflow over the airframe. Any visible contact between the engine and cowl or...

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Yesterday, 11:16 PM

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

http://www.kathrynsreport.com/2020/12/piper-pa-18-150-replica-super-cub.html says it got blown airborne and then dropped while taxiing. Drop test...

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Yesterday, 11:02 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread The big slip in The Art and Science of Flying

Why Slips can be safer than Skids> https://www.boldmethod.com/learn-to-fly/aerodynamics/slip-skid-stall/ Best fun maneuver in a Flight Review is a...

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Yesterday, 08:30 PM

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

No mystery at Arecibo...it was talking to them and they knew it was just a matter of time>...

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Yesterday, 07:56 PM

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

Ever watch "Live PD" on the A&E Channel (now cancelled)? Police on an emergency call trying to get the attention of motorists ahead to pull over to...

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Yesterday, 07:40 PM

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

The plane was lit up for Christmas. Have a look. Gary

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Yesterday, 07:38 PM

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

Gasser' Gary

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Yesterday, 07:31 PM

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

The driver ahead and to the right might have moved further right to let him pass or at least sped up. Watch it on Youtube at slow speed option. ...

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Yesterday, 07:22 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread The big slip in The Art and Science of Flying

Get a qualified instructor and go for a ride in your plane as it's currently rigged. Find out what it does coordinated and with skids-slips. Convince...

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Yesterday, 01:44 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread The big slip in The Art and Science of Flying

I recall doing extended slips and skids in four Cubs - w or w/o flaps - w or w/o extended wings. I came away believing slips to stall could be...

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Yesterday, 01:36 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Control sticks in Experimental Cubs

Would filling a hollow CF stick with expanding urethane foam (like used for sealing and insulating dwellings) add strength or resist buckling? ...

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Yesterday, 12:58 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Installing an oil filter adapter, C90-8F in PA-11 in Modifications

The filter adapter requires an oil cooler source on the left rear crankcase. If available but absent the cooler assembly it's covered by a 3-bolt...

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12-03-2020, 01:26 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread How do I figure the percent of power at a certain RPM ? in Tips and Tricks

The instrument mentioned in #4 and 12 "Can be connected to a compatible GPS unit to further enhance the display capabilities to include Fuel to...

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12-02-2020, 11:58 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread How do I figure the percent of power at a certain RPM ? in Tips and Tricks

For example: https://iflyei.com/product/fp-5l-fuel-computer/ Then add a GPS for ground speed input to determine MPG and other info. Or at least...

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12-02-2020, 02:18 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Windowed lower door in Modifications

Thanks Tim for the dimension info. I had my first Cub lower clear door crack at the tight fasteners requiring replacement. Next design used 1/16"...

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12-01-2020, 11:55 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Atlee Dodge Wing Jack in Tips and Tricks

Here's my other jack out in the woods. Two adventurers braving the elements in late April-early May when it's time to switch gear. Fairbanks melts...

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12-01-2020, 06:52 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Atlee Dodge Wing Jack in Tips and Tricks

This^^^^^^is a great tip! Whatever will fit over the jack and the end will fit over the wing tie ring. That ABS DWV Scedule 40 pipe is tough. I use a...

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12-01-2020, 12:21 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Radical Fuel consumption increase?? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

What's your fuel consumption per hour? Used to be about 6 eh? I guess fuel cap gaskets aren't leaking? Any stains on the tank covers or wing or...

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11-30-2020, 10:32 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Radical Fuel consumption increase?? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

The fuel atomization and discharge nozzle incorporates the main jet - the main jet varies in hole size by carb application and is typically stamped...

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11-30-2020, 10:07 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Atlee Dodge Wing Jack in Tips and Tricks

The supports and attachments holding the 2x4 to the jack are just steel scraps welded together. The top piece bolted through the jack's hole holds it...

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11-30-2020, 08:16 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Atlee Dodge Wing Jack in Tips and Tricks

Not Atlee but still gets it done. Hose clamps holding 2x4 to jack also works for me out in the woods. Gary

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11-30-2020, 08:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Windowed lower door in Modifications

Oversize holes in the material and nylon (or ?) washers under fasteners let it grow and shrink with temps. Gary

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11-30-2020, 03:02 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Windowed lower door in Modifications

The major benefit of a clear lower door for me was the ability to see the right skis and floats. Skis in deep snow looking for overflow water...

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11-27-2020, 05:07 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Ag Model PA-18 window in place of hopper hatch. Is that an STC ? in Modifications

Gary

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11-27-2020, 02:47 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Ag Model PA-18 window in place of hopper hatch. Is that an STC ? in Modifications

FWIW....The pic Alex shows is of the standard hopper cover that's still bolted per factory specs to the upper tubing. A&P person or persons unknown...

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11-24-2020, 08:05 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Do you guys think this mod is worth pursuing in Experimental Cubs

True, but there's not much else available that's been peer reviewed and published that I've found. Those studies typically take money. The question...

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11-24-2020, 05:17 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Do you guys think this mod is worth pursuing in Experimental Cubs

Yes Pete I agree with the LvsD link so not questioning. Abbott and Doenhoff's Theory of Wing Sections Ch. 8, Fig. 134 confirms that at some Reynolds...

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11-24-2020, 03:39 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Do you guys think this mod is worth pursuing in Experimental Cubs

The Age of Experimentation hasn't quite finished...good info! Gary

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11-24-2020, 03:15 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Do you guys think this mod is worth pursuing in Experimental Cubs

Also consider the lift produced via airspeed or effective Reynolds Number over and under the flapped portion of the wing. Prop blast on takeoff...

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