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05-19-2020, 11:08 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Name my adventure in Cafe Supercub

Jenks OK on the way. There is a great field on the south edge of the town designated as the 'pumpkin drop'. 100 points for direct hits on the barn,...

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05-19-2020, 11:01 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread If you think something is not right, LOOK! in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

Sometimes it is nothing, until it is a BIG thing!! Good reminder to look if you feel it is different. So glad to see you found the problem. mIght...

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05-19-2020, 11:52 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Engine selection/fuel availability in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

Not familiar with marina gas, maybe Farmboy will chip in, but my concern would be ethanol mix. All that said, I have had times where my choice was...

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05-19-2020, 10:39 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Starter button or master switch lock ideas? in All Things Electrical

A zip tie around a breaker is a good 'lock out' system. Agreed, if you are in an unsafe position, keeping finger poking out is a good idea. If...

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05-16-2020, 11:29 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Moving ailerons to flaps, and flaps to ailerons?? in Cafe Supercub

ARM. you need the control at the end of the wing. I would not consider flying a plane with ailerons inboard. Just consider the discussions of wing...

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05-15-2020, 07:57 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread SuperCub.Org Summer Events Postponed Until 2021 in Supercub Gatherings

That is a great summation of the reality!! Being responsible is not always what is best, but is viewed as best by those that are our hosts. ...

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05-10-2020, 02:11 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Corrosion from sand off beaches. in Cafe Supercub

Water upon returning home. Lots of fresh water. Change out your wheel bearing grease a couple times a year also it you are inclined. I flew floats...

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05-06-2020, 10:19 PM

The Kid started a thread Fowler flaps in Modifications

I have had my super cub modified with the Airframes' fowler flaps mod. I will be picking it up next month. Any advice on dos, don'ts, quirks,...

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05-06-2020, 07:25 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Geo-Referenced PDF's (Initially Alaska areas) in Cafe Supercub

Super cool Ted, but I have Garmin and flyQ right now. help!

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05-05-2020, 11:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Flaps: How much is too much? in Cafe Supercub

One can always use a lower notch of flaps for times you don't want it all out there, (early Cessna 150's with 40 degrees of flaps in winds as an...

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05-02-2020, 10:46 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Shipping Suggestions in Cafe Supercub

Ha!! UPS up here is a joke. Fedex for second day, but ground might show up for six months. USPS works well for us. Ship Air Priority. But, for...

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05-02-2020, 07:05 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Hey Brad When you gonna put the floats on? Bill

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05-02-2020, 06:57 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Upper baggage Insulation/fabric protection recommendations in Cafe Supercub

Just another input. My upper baggage is just like yours. I have carried all kinds of gear including fishing gear, rods and reels uncovered, tackle...

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05-01-2020, 11:31 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Spalled Camshaft in Super Cub Sick Bay

I bought the plane about 4 years ago with just under 1100 hours. I believe it was then using Aeroshell 15-50. Since I have been using Phillips XC...

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05-01-2020, 11:28 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 2020 Johnson Creek Super Cub Fly - POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 in Supercub Gatherings

My Maule has shown it's desire to become a hangar queen for the foreseeable future awaiting an infusion of cash in the form of an engine overhaul. ...

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05-01-2020, 01:28 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Face mask on airlines, this wil not end well. in Cafe Supercub

Come on. They already to a dance showing how to don the o2 mask, they can add in the 'pull off your cloth mask prior to placing the O2 mask on' line....

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05-01-2020, 01:21 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Air China in Cafe Supercub

Lets hope all of our domestic pilots can get back in the air making a living soon.

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05-01-2020, 01:09 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Spalled Camshaft in Super Cub Sick Bay

I will offer you a cold drink on the deck if you wish to visit. I am waiting for the State to get out the Highway project we have been...

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