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Today, 09:03 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Javron on Floats in Experimental Cubs

According to my FAA rep I had to put it back in phase 1 for 5 hours. I have also heard that some folks have done it as part of the 40 hour fly-off,...

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09-24-2022, 07:34 PM

The Kid replied to a thread 406 ELT testing in All Things Electrical

I think it's an ACK

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09-24-2022, 09:24 AM

The Kid started a thread 406 ELT testing in All Things Electrical

A couple of years ago I had a 406 ELT put in my plane. I'd like to know if it works properly. How do I test it and not get helicopters out looking...

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09-22-2022, 11:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cost of saving lbs... in Cafe Supercub

Going to CF floor boards saved me 14.5 pounds.

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09-22-2022, 04:46 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Cost of saving lbs... in Cafe Supercub

I don’t think I’ve ever spoken to anyone that didn’t wish their airplane was lighter. 200 pounds is about five seconds more off the water, maybe...

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09-22-2022, 09:10 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cost of saving lbs... in Cafe Supercub

It is a bell curve. The first five pounds is almost free, clean out under the floorboards, get rid of the stupid stuff like fancy cushions and gauges...

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09-22-2022, 09:03 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Lancair 320 in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Never flew it, but one is up in Haines. Everyone that did get to ride or fly in it was impressed.

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09-21-2022, 12:55 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Cost of saving lbs... in Cafe Supercub

When I built my Cub, 10 years ago now, I used 100 a pound. If it was more than that it was usually a no go. But, you might also consider that some...

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09-20-2022, 08:11 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Article on scuttled steamboats in Moosehead Lake. in Cafe Supercub

The Seaplane Pilots Assoc held a breakfast on the Kataden during the Greenville Seaplane fly-in this year. Neat to wander around the boat and see all...

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09-13-2022, 08:41 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Greenville Maine Seaplane Fly in in Cafe Supercub

I made it back to Poplar Grove with an overnight in Erie PA. A bit of a struggle with weather pretty much all the way. My sister Mo was a trooper and...

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09-11-2022, 05:35 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Greenville Maine Seaplane Fly in in Cafe Supercub

Yup, Jim did good but it was camera close with Dan Default. Douten flew it perfect as well. nice to see Jim C get recognized at the awards...

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09-10-2022, 11:50 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Greenville Maine Seaplane Fly in in Cafe Supercub

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09-09-2022, 07:40 PM