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Yesterday, 09:34 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Bush Pilot’s Survival Kit in Sportsman's Den

Another pilot stay alive ration is dog food.....takes water to digest and absorb but it's a complete meal that weighs little. Yes I have. Gary

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Yesterday, 07:03 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Bush Pilot’s Survival Kit in Sportsman's Den

Just had spam for lunch in ramen soup. That which doesn't kill you.....but I carried frozen oranges plus food bars in winter. And a thermos of hot...

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Yesterday, 01:30 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Not enough carb heat in Super Cub Sick Bay

While not the same type of gauge you might read this manual for further info:...

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12-03-2021, 08:29 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

I think Piper got lazy certifying the PA-11 as a CAR 4a plane in combo with the J-3's TCDS. A quick and easy evolution of the J-3 I assume. Lived...

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12-03-2021, 02:20 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

In the 15 years I flew my PA-11 w/35 gal fuel I don't recall putting more than 10-12 in each tank. Couldn't and still stay legal especially on...

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11-28-2021, 08:02 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

^^^^Enjoy it Mike we're sending you an early holiday gift around Dec 7-9 Gary

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11-28-2021, 07:46 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Question on Purchase Sale Agreement in Cafe Supercub

Sounds as complicated as a pre-nuptial agreement. No guarantees there either. I hope it works out ok for everyone. Gary

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11-28-2021, 05:08 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

^^^^No wind Mike so the inversion is thick. Winds from south increasing tomorrow to cut off the top of the inversion? Warming some after Dec 6th....

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11-28-2021, 03:40 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

Play this carnival of colors outlook that shows forecast temps from normal. Lower 48 gets our cold around Dec 7th. Not bad today in Fairbanks -...

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11-28-2021, 12:51 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

I bought and had an excellent local A&P restore my former PA-11. Owned it from 2001 to 2015 on wheels, skis, and floats. You will have many options...

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11-27-2021, 08:23 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

https://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?23413 There may be more...also check with Stoddards and Cub Crafters? SA68AL Fabrication and...

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11-27-2021, 01:48 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Make sure you're happy with the low front seat position and front spar crossover right in front of your head. Gary

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11-26-2021, 12:53 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Unknown prop in Cafe Supercub

Look for stamp marks or lettering near the hub? Gary

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11-25-2021, 07:39 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Not enough carb heat in Super Cub Sick Bay

What setup are you using to measure carb inlet temp? If it's the venturi probe tap on the carb then it can be lower than incoming air. Gary

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11-25-2021, 03:05 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Wasn't there some talk about synthetic "rope-kevlar?" based safety cables earlier? Might work on a light plane w/o the weight penalty. Gary ...

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11-25-2021, 01:30 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Not enough carb heat in Super Cub Sick Bay

A quote from from CAR Part 3. This has been discussed. I'm not judging or offering an opinion just pasting what's there: § 3.606 Induction system...

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11-24-2021, 12:38 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Camping Items to Include on List for Santa? in Cafe Supercub

I've had a one piece Tyvek suit and boots in my gear for years: https://www.dupont.com/safespec/tyvek/featured-products.corebrand$$TYVEK.html It's...

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11-23-2021, 09:36 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Here's my former PA-11's baggage area. Simple fabric top and aluminum below. Rattle can paint job. Worked. Gary

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11-22-2021, 07:25 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Give some thought to changing the elevator and stabilizer....both for and against. Some prefer a light tail and the factory setup is lightest,...

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11-20-2021, 09:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Tents, Repairs and Such...An Experience with Big Agnes Tents in Tips and Tricks

True cold winter camping (sometimes becomes survival) requires heat in some form soon after landing. Everything including ourselves starts to cool...

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11-20-2021, 01:13 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Help: J3 w&b / wing loading profile in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

If I had a J-3 or PA-11 I'd check wi†h Aqua floats to see if there's a GW up with their 1500's. Same with Baumann 1420 or 1500's for that matter. It...

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11-19-2021, 01:33 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Tents, Repairs and Such...An Experience with Big Agnes Tents in Tips and Tricks

Winter camping in an Arctic Oven - is really not. From what I've seen and have been told it's a rational way to enjoy the moment w/o being (in...

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11-18-2021, 11:49 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Tents, Repairs and Such...An Experience with Big Agnes Tents in Tips and Tricks

I soon learned that tents were to be avoided and slept in the Cessna Hotel whenever possible. Latest seems to be the single pole TeePee tent with...

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11-18-2021, 10:12 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Help: J3 w&b / wing loading profile in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

Then they did this, On Board Aircraft Weighing System Some large transport airplanes have an on board aircraft weighing system (OBAWS) that,...

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11-18-2021, 09:49 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Tents, Repairs and Such...An Experience with Big Agnes Tents in Tips and Tricks

StalledOut, PTSD warning: I and another employee spent the summers of 1965-6 in one of those Thermos pop tents. SE Alaska where it rains more than...

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11-18-2021, 01:38 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Scott 3200 Taiwheel refurbishment in Tips and Tricks

The tailwheel's components should be hand lubed before assembly. I'd not depend on the grease fittings to initially distribute the lube. Cover every...

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11-17-2021, 09:23 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Help: J3 w&b / wing loading profile in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

See Page 24: https://www.flymall.org/docs/Seaplane/JBseaplaneManual.pdf Things weigh less near the Equator. But wait there's more>...

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11-17-2021, 05:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Scott 3200 Taiwheel refurbishment in Tips and Tricks

Mobil's Product Data Sheets for the USA and UK appear to be duplicates for SHC 100. I suspect they are the same product. Gary

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