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Today, 11:15 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Sausage Casings in Sportsman's Den

Since this started with removal of wrapping discussion, I will relate the sales slogan of the electrician when I was a kid: Hertz Electric- Let us...

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Today, 10:55 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread “Ridgerunner” project. in Projects

If my hangar was done I would be all over this. Would be perfect for a 'strip maker' and float plane for local fishing. Hope someone jumps and...

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Today, 10:49 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread 1982 PA18 160hp Restored $275K in Airplanes

Very light for belly tank and big tires! Nice looking plane at a lot less than the FX.

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Yesterday, 10:45 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Concerned about some corrosion on tubes in Super Cub Sick Bay

Hard to tell, but looks like some of the gingerbread also has corrosion. Not that hard to deal with that area, though you might end up pulling the...

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Yesterday, 10:40 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 3-5 day guided fly-out Alaska fishing trip wanted in Everything Else

Taking a deep breath... They want something fairly remote, no combat fishing. They know how to fly fish. I hate to say it, but an awful lot...

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Yesterday, 10:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Javron Cub Building for Dummies in Member Projects in Progress

Awesome write up Sam. Please keep it up. And THANK YOU!! Bill

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10-25-2021, 09:52 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread PA-11 With a o-235 on floats? in Cafe Supercub

My understanding was that the PA-11 had a cooling issue with anything larger than the 90 hp. Dave Calkins will know for sure.

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10-25-2021, 08:46 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Electric Chain Hoist in Cafe Supercub

Steve I also looked into this pretty extensively. The cost for something that is only used occasionally pushed me away. In order to get a unit...

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10-21-2021, 08:00 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

Turns out he was dodging the IRS. MTV There was a time that a Trooper had a subpoena with my name on it and was ordered to track me down. We...

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10-21-2021, 07:47 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Friends Don't Let Friends Eat Sausage Casings in Sportsman's Den

My wife was managing the housing at the University when I met her. Long before we dated, I was skinning and butchering a nice buck on the porch of my...

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10-21-2021, 07:30 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Flight of Passage - Museum or Private sale? in Cafe Supercub

So sorry to hear you are facing tough decisions. I personally won't give through 'Go Fund me' as the collection agency takes a cut. That would not...

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10-17-2021, 09:22 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread What is the Best angle of climb VX on a PA-18 180hp gross 2000lb in Cafe Supercub

For prop airplanes best angle of climb will be very close to stall speed (which goes up with weight). The old timers used to say “ hang it on the...

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10-15-2021, 02:57 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Be —extra— careful welding in the hangar! in Cafe Supercub

Yikes! After I did the crispy critter move on myself in the boat, I have a healthy respect for small sparks and fumes. My uncle used to tell me...

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10-14-2021, 11:02 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread tribute to Jay Hammond in Cafe Supercub

I just saw that Clem Tillion, one of Jay's partners in crime in the legislature, has just passed on to bluer skies

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10-13-2021, 04:58 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Why do you fly? in Cafe Supercub

Trees?

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10-13-2021, 01:50 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread What's the problem with a changed N number? in Cafe Supercub

Baker. The plane is back at LHD now, saw it last week. And Tom, I think the worst would be Tango Foxtrot... but would for sure be 'situation...

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10-12-2021, 09:48 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Why do you fly? in Cafe Supercub

:-PBeat me to it Glenn... sorry couldn't resist!!!!:-P One of the few things in life in which invigorates, relaxes and cleanses my soul all at the...

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10-12-2021, 09:27 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread What's the problem with a changed N number? in Cafe Supercub

As I recall there was a story about smugglers using different N- numbers??:lol: Bought my first cub and on the title search it came up with a...

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10-12-2021, 12:03 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Anti-STOL Article on AVweb in Cafe Supercub

I keep seeing people refer to that place as a 'backcountry' strip. It is not. It is a grass strip, with multiple runways, supporting buildings and...

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10-10-2021, 10:50 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 2022 Airman’s Raffle Plane in Cafe Supercub

sounds like it is excellent, even before you bring it to our cool dense air. Stewart, If I won it I would have to sell it to pay taxes, and I can...

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10-10-2021, 05:52 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 2022 Airman’s Raffle Plane in Cafe Supercub

No wonder we don't have lots of cubs. First of all it is often so cold that a door open is really a bad idea, and second, hard to find any hay around...

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10-10-2021, 12:17 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Whose responsibility is accuracy of W&B? in Cafe Supercub

I believe that twins operating 135 need to have periodic weigh ins, as do those working OAS flights. Other than that I don't think there is a...

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10-08-2021, 11:38 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread JJ Frey Passes in Float Operations

Never met him in person, but talked to him a few times. Always helpful, and had more float knowledge than I could believe. Aviation will miss...

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