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Today, 06:10 PM
Hopefully someone took a pic from the air of the scene soon after. Maybe hard to tell what terrain was there if snow patches and darkened trees at...
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Today, 03:48 PM
My PA-18A brake and rudder pedals were bent towards the C/L from a prior accident in Montana. Still worked ok.
Gary
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Today, 03:43 PM
NTSB: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdfgenerator/ReportGeneratorFile.ashx?EventID=20191130X55947&AKey=1&RType=HTML&IType=FA
I wonder if the terrain was...
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Yesterday, 12:50 PM
That 33MS now 64 looks interesting. I've used some Lubripate Low Temp with 5% Moly from a Military spec surplus can but it takes disassembly. Moly...
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12-09-2019, 11:51 PM
What brands of grease did you try?
I have used Exxon-Mobile SCH-100 (Airframe's preferred lube-synthetic), Aeroshell 22-synthetic, and Lubriplate...
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12-09-2019, 03:17 PM
I put it next to my Drudge Report bookmark. Makes about as much sense and lots more fun.
Gary
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12-09-2019, 03:10 PM
The lack of ice thickness and overflow from snow weight are becoming a common event especially on our rivers...
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12-08-2019, 01:08 AM
Here's a great read about aerodynamics. See pages 61 on for planform effects and 79-80 for pics of tufted rectangular wings during a stall. I keep...
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12-08-2019, 12:19 AM
A SUPERCUB Classic: https://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?28607-A-201-Aerodynamics-wing-washout
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12-07-2019, 11:22 PM
That's a good plan Gordon. I guess once built you'll have an opportunity to experiment with washout versus tail control effectiveness and trim over...
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12-07-2019, 07:38 PM
"...I'm looking for some guidance on an EAB -12 build I'm working on...I'd like to learn what the consensus might be for the "best" washout...
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12-07-2019, 05:46 PM
2nd hand personal comment to me from an experienced pilot that flew at altitude and lots on skis...flatter wing = less "mush" and uncertainty on...
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12-07-2019, 04:15 PM
CAR 4 and 3 list performance requirements. How wash affected the results during certification is a question that may never get answered - I don't...
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12-07-2019, 03:05 PM
Besides having done it that way (the 2.5* washout) since the 1930's, is there some performance requirement via CAR 4a (J-3; see Sec. 04.7 for...
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12-06-2019, 10:55 PM
He must have had the wrong side up...try again.
Gary
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12-06-2019, 01:04 PM
There's something like this locally (overall black with bright green cockpit). I know the owner and will have a closer look.
Gary
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12-06-2019, 02:17 AM
Smoother overall would be my choice to encourage surface flow. If desired add some metal side curtains like Bellanca did above for assumably a good...
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12-06-2019, 01:28 AM
Keep the tech happy and let him design and own it. Put a camera on the gear to observe air create yarn flow in that outlet area at differing angles...
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12-05-2019, 03:44 PM
If this is the typical BCSC-Rev 2 cowl adding a lip as pictured or an adjustable cowl flap extended forward like the Bellance Scout pic above might...
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12-05-2019, 02:19 PM
That might help. Experiment with a half round in front or 3/4 around the edge (metal or ? tubing cut to fit and fastened. Cessna on some models (like...
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12-05-2019, 01:37 PM
Not #2. That sharp lower edge of the firewall creates turbulence (read that somewhere) and outlet flow should stay away as much as possible. The lip...
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12-05-2019, 01:27 PM
Question: Does the PA-18 tail shake worse than the PA-12? I had both and it seemed like it did but can't exactly recall. If so maybe the flatter...
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12-04-2019, 03:54 PM
I shimmed my PA-11-90 mount. Yes it helps. Removed prior to sale.
Gary
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12-04-2019, 03:29 AM
Trim screws can fret-wear from vibration and asymmetric loads on the horizontals. Watch a Cub tail on takeoff shake like a dog passing worms (big...
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12-03-2019, 03:43 PM
Plain non-detergent motor oil or fine electric motor oil is safe. Tri-Flow contains oil plus about 24% solvent and a couple of anti-corrosion...
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12-03-2019, 01:10 PM
What happened at the end? T&G or stop the SIM?
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12-03-2019, 12:47 PM
I recall a few low WX events following cars on the highway in a Cub. It was an experiment at the time not to become routine.
Gary
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12-02-2019, 10:42 PM
I have no idea what happened outside of Post #1423's alleged path/altitude and the consequences. The Sun sets around 4pm there with later twilight...
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12-02-2019, 07:47 PM
https://www.ktva.com/story/41390896/medevac-confirms-crew-on-board-chartered-plane-crash-near-cooper-landing
The comments section notes a patient...
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12-02-2019, 04:49 PM
Jim the DOI Cub parks at International FP190 only in summer as Mike noted. The other set is off and parked at ~181 next to White/Green Cub. The...
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12-02-2019, 03:14 PM
There's a DOI 180 Cub on straight Wipline floats that parks near me. The pilots I've met are very pleased with the performance and the wide flat tops...
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12-02-2019, 12:33 AM
For lifting eyes that go under an inboard spar/fuselage fastener component N/A I assume...like Piper, Taylorcraft, Champ. For my PA-11 the FA was for...
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12-01-2019, 11:21 PM
#3 worked on my PA-11 until we got a FA for permanent lift eyes. Metal spars on that one tho. Under the wing roots live the exposed spars. Wrap once...
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12-01-2019, 10:35 PM
Here's what Jack Dunn has to say about "Yes-No-Maybe": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkl9P6gJvKg&feature=youtu.be
Gary
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12-01-2019, 08:40 PM
I know the author.
Gary
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12-01-2019, 07:26 PM
I have helped others use a soft strap or rope around each spar under the front upper wing fairings tied to a spreader bar. FAA PMA'd parts of course....
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12-01-2019, 02:54 AM
Next on the latest sadness: IFR or VFR?
Gary
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11-28-2019, 12:06 PM
I've had the best luck with twisted rope and the airplane knot. That method likes friction and pressure to work well and the twisted line is rougher...
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11-27-2019, 08:37 PM
That rubber snubber looks promising. Now with cold weather they may not compress as well. Two ropes one slightly longer can allow the short one to...
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11-27-2019, 01:31 PM
One way to help tie downs remain anchored is use rope that will give and stretch some. That can reduce shock to anchors and especially aircraft tie...
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11-27-2019, 03:14 AM
Full size ducks in wet soils or underwater are the best unless electrical pole tie screws are used. It takes 3' or more and even then a railroad jack...
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11-26-2019, 09:01 PM
If using dog rope augers try putting two or three (best) in at each wing or tail tie down. Screw them flush with the ground and spread them out in a...
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11-26-2019, 02:50 AM
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/392638.Alaska_s_Wolf_Man
Read how Frank Glaser dealt with cold weather immersion and survival.
Think...
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11-25-2019, 01:20 PM
I had the flap extension on two Cubs - PA-18A and PA-11. I noticed it got colder in the cockpit with them full down. They forced more winter air...
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