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Today, 09:16 PM

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

One of my vessel tasks in Sitka during the 1969 herring season was to tow a herring pound net out to sea. Several large sea lions had broken in and...

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Today, 07:46 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Olibuilt 's New Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

Cessnas? Who knows and there's no warranty. The Citabria and Cub I had liked it and rolled away from the spill plated flap but again it's all an...

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Today, 06:50 PM

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

Tow to sea - call military needing munitions practice - feed fish. Gary

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Today, 05:02 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Olibuilt 's New Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

After you perfect your flap fairing try installing end plates on the flaps for added lift.

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06-12-2019, 01:36 PM

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

Happens. It'll be a Full Moon in a couple of days and waterskiing is fun. Gary

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06-10-2019, 11:15 PM

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

Today with RNAV (GPS) Approaches and the right setup no need to worry. Even my Garmin 660 works good enough for that. I never cared for flying VFR on...

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06-10-2019, 10:47 PM

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

Looks good in Alaska Gordon. Like the Old Timers did just pull up the nose and then spin'er down through the undercast. Gary

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06-07-2019, 11:35 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Oil Leak on C85 in Super Cub Sick Bay

As noted oil free surfaces for silicone gaskets are important (they'll leak). Once they leak cleaning is necessary before retightening. Eventually...

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06-07-2019, 02:26 AM

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

I'm currently reading this book - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11452709-the-map-of-my-dead-pilots - but have asked and been informed by...

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06-07-2019, 02:17 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Getting a key made for a Husky in Cafe Supercub

Hope you tipped the lock smith - their skill is a gift and window time to job earns little. Gary

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06-04-2019, 02:31 AM

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

Maybe DHC-2 Beavers on floats are prone to flipping. Is there any forum knowledge that suggests that's a unique concern? I was trained to keep the...

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06-04-2019, 12:03 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread My C150 Project in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Another hot rod> https://fairbanks.craigslist.org/avo/d/ester-1967g-cessna-hp-texas-taildragger/6900469555.html Order the FAA 337 data for the 26"...

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06-03-2019, 08:55 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread My C150 Project in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

For Bushwheels 26-31"= Cessna (see Notes: 1, 3, 4) 150, 150A, 150B, 150C, 150D, 150E, 150F, 150G, 150H, 150J, 150K, 150L, 150M, A150K, A150L, A150M...

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06-03-2019, 05:34 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread My C150 Project in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

You might contact this company and ask about their approvals or options for Cessna 150's on conventional gear:...

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06-03-2019, 02:34 PM

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

For me this format is a conversation not a conviction. We pilots discuss these things and share experiences...some as an ongoing flight review and...

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06-03-2019, 02:06 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Favorite Airplane in Cafe Supercub

PA-18A 150 wheels skis floats. The rest meh. Gary

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06-02-2019, 03:28 PM

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

Taquan's preferred career opportunities for those interested: https://taquanair.com/careers/ They may need to raise the bar some. Gary

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06-01-2019, 11:55 PM

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

For whatever cause or technique the floats were eventually wetted too far forward...quick excessive drag and maybe a turn/broach like in the video...

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06-01-2019, 01:38 PM

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

Where the third wheel is located on land planes can develop muscle and mental memory during landing. Nose draggers like to be planted forward to slow...

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06-01-2019, 02:20 AM

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

https://www.adn.com/bush-pilot/article/legends-alaska-aviation-rod-judy/2012/09/27/ I met Rod in 1965 then later as a passenger until he left...

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05-31-2019, 10:36 PM

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

Some folks have boating experience before flying floats but others may not. How the boat or float hull can react to wind and waves, including any...

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05-31-2019, 05:02 PM

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

Preliminary on the Metlakatla Beaver that flipped:...

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05-31-2019, 12:14 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread CHT gauge working after recycling alternator in Cafe Supercub

Alcor setup: https://alcorinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/591851.pdf CHT calibration page 4 also see page 21 for hard boiled egg method with...

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05-31-2019, 12:38 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread CHT gauge working after recycling alternator in Cafe Supercub

The others mentioned are pro's...I'm just the Idea Guy Fly on the wall as usual. The boiling water test was a good choice. Rerun the wiring and test....

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05-30-2019, 11:00 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Fairbanks FAA Seminar Concerning Destroyed Aircraft in In The News

Note these earlier concerns from the FAA about destroyed aircraft and Data Plates. https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cer...nt_seminar.pdf See...

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05-30-2019, 03:55 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Too Many STC's in Cafe Supercub

Frankenplanes: https://www.faasafety.gov/spans/event_details.aspx?eid=91720&caller=/spans/events/EventList.aspx Earlier:...

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05-29-2019, 02:17 AM

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

After all those hours and years for both then this in an old but new to them airplane that ran that far. What? Gary

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05-27-2019, 02:15 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Good C-46 tribute in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Pilots - Maintenance - the finest and maybe last of a dedicated crew. Thankful to have been around to see it and know some. This is the Right Stuff. ...

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05-26-2019, 04:36 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Popping sound. in Cafe Supercub

I like motorcycles Jack and WV would be a great place to scoot and tour (https://visitwv.com/trip-tools/). I've come across lean run pop and other...

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05-26-2019, 12:32 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Popping sound. in Cafe Supercub

There's some off humor mixed in but basically lean is a slow burn and can finish it's job outside the cylinders and pop. Enjoy the Memorial Day...

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