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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

Bill Rusk replied to a thread BWCAW USFS Search and Rescue in Cafe Supercub

Thanks JT. Great report. Bill

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09-09-2022, 02:03 PM

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

Three SC.org guys. Sitting in the shade. Bauman 2550 floats. Pretty rare.

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09-09-2022, 08:47 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Magnesium oil pan in Modifications

So does Sky Dynamics make a duplicate oil pan in magnesium? Aren't they the ones that make the lighter starter ring? But I spose they are just for...

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09-09-2022, 06:29 AM

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

This is the bay that the floatplanes operate out of. Cool place. The outside of the building looks pretty rough. It is right across the street...

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09-08-2022, 09:06 PM

The Kid started a thread Magnesium oil pan in Modifications

Is there such a thing, magnesium oil pan, for a certified super cub? I saw that in some of my old notes on a super cub rebuild. If so, how much...

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09-07-2022, 06:51 AM

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

Yup, Lord willing....... Headed that way with my sister (my guardian angel) in the back seat. We did Mackinac Island, a REALLY neat place...

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09-06-2022, 09:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Avgas Coalition and AOPA...Avgas is an endangered species! in Cafe Supercub

My concern is the rapid degradation and moisture content of current fuels not sold for aviation. If they will sell us a fuel with a shelf life...

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09-05-2022, 02:03 PM

The Kid replied to a thread Short Field Take Off Techniques in Tips and Tricks

I now have the P-stol flaps and usually am light with just me and maybe full fuel and put down all 54.5 degrees of flap and don't trim or anything...

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09-04-2022, 11:49 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a 4 Seat (4S) Javron Cub in Member Projects in Progress

I don't know why it is giving me the "attachment" issue on photos. I will try to get that fixed. Lets talk about the fuselage. I spent a...

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09-04-2022, 10:11 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a 4 Seat (4S) Javron Cub in Member Projects in Progress

12) Install aileron balance cable The aileron cable that goes through the tank bay and through the pulleys in the wing needs to be threaded in...

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09-04-2022, 07:31 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a 4 Seat (4S) Javron Cub in Member Projects in Progress

8 ) Run the magnetometer wires We got this wire bundle remade from Stein with the ends already set up. The downside is you can't feed it through...

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