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BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

A shot glass full in 5 gallons seems to work ok Gary

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01-13-2021, 09:14 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Glenn Guilfoyle takes his Annual Dip in Cafe Supercub

There's nothing like taking a full summersault off a Beaver's wing then sucking in a thousand mosquitoes following. Gary

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01-13-2021, 09:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Cracked mag timing gears, why? in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

Or sudden prop kickback on starting? Don't open the throttle too much and have the timing checked for too far advanced. Gary

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01-08-2021, 02:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA-18 wing rebuild in Super Cub Sick Bay

FWIW you are not alone in having a bad experience at Tok. Others have both before and since. Some's due to the runway crown, others from the raised...

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01-05-2021, 02:34 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Intermittent stumble on O-235-C1 in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

+++ on the inflight mag check. Also try applying carb heat when it stumbles - if the then richer mixture helps it might indicate if it's going lean....

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01-04-2021, 07:18 PM

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

Land into any wind on ice. Tires will give some sideways but a ski skeg can grab a hard rough spot and try to twist the gear even going straight...

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01-03-2021, 11:17 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Pa-18 w/150hp prop choice? in Modifications

See this...see this with A&P attached...see them smile and file away your prop. Then ask why it no longer performs like new. Secret: Keep from...

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01-03-2021, 07:09 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Pa-18 w/150hp prop choice? in Modifications

These long thin props get reworked as wear occurs. Eventually they reach minimum standards for size and shape - length, width, thickness, and...

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12-31-2020, 10:43 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Therapy Project in Member Projects in Progress

Best wishes for strength RV and a better New Year. Gary

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12-31-2020, 10:39 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PA12 Flight Characteristics Vs. PA18 in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

What's a typical drop test on floats involve? I read CAR3 and it lists some +% safety criteria (like +1.5-1.85) but missed the actual method of...

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12-29-2020, 01:41 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Cruise prop and climb prop pitch for C90-12 in Cafe Supercub

Try some static rpm runs, climb performance, and cruise with both and let us know the results. Lots of info on either prop but rarely on the same...

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12-21-2020, 01:52 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Removing Stains in Poly Tone in Cafe Supercub

Some environmental stains can be removed with solvent > I've had some success using charcoal lighter fluid which doesn't seem to attack the Poly...

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12-20-2020, 11:10 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread Wtb pa-18-95 in Airplanes

Any PA-11 much over 800# is fat....ok I'll say 850 to be nice. I tried to ruin one by adding extended flaps (+20#) and a PA-18 tail (way heavier than...

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12-19-2020, 08:35 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PStol flaps, effects and airflow in Experimental Cubs

Go Back to the Future for the next big thing: https://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?35321-GURNEY-FLAPS-WICKERBILLS-testing-data-and-photos ...

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12-19-2020, 11:31 AM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PStol flaps, effects and airflow in Experimental Cubs

Overall it's probably is best to design like the PStol with an intermediate 'flap' between the wing and any lower element. Gradually direct the air...

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12-18-2020, 11:43 PM

BC12D-4-85 replied to a thread PStol flaps, effects and airflow in Experimental Cubs

I wonder what would happen if they sealed the normal cove gap between the LE of the flap and wing? Force the air under the wing to mainly flow...

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12-18-2020, 08:31 PM

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

Part of earning the Rating is wearing a parachute. Gary

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