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08-07-2022, 09:49 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread 2022 New Holstein STOL Demo Scores in Supercub Gatherings

Some good flying there!

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08-07-2022, 08:17 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Oshkosh Grand Champion Cub in Cafe Supercub

Very Nice!! I like it.

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08-06-2022, 12:07 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread belly pod on floats in Float Operations

We run small nylon chord like para chord on the beaver, when it breaks it is much easier and faster to repair. Rigging? find an angle from either...

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08-06-2022, 11:58 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread belly pod on floats in Float Operations

I think what you are looking for, pictures etc, can be found at this link. There is quite a bit more information as you continue on that thread. ...

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08-05-2022, 12:08 PM

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

They had a C-47 that still had the navigator bubble in the rear cockpit section! Used to see them lots out on the Kusko and Yukon.

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08-04-2022, 10:13 PM

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

Gents (and Ladies) I am really sorry that I have not updated recently. I do have a fair amount of progress to report just as soon as I have 20...

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08-04-2022, 08:20 AM

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

DC-4, DC-6 or C-113

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08-03-2022, 10:58 PM

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

At the point the wings are waggling, it was over. Got some room in front??? Build airspeed THEN turn with heavy planes. If he had come out of...

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08-01-2022, 03:49 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread First trip to AK, ArriveCAN question in Cafe Supercub

furiously working on the airstrip today getting it ready for you. Unfortunately the red carpet was backordered, so you are getting fresh graded dirt....

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08-01-2022, 03:45 PM

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

I have taken off from Lake Hood in similar conditions with a similar load, though boxes of tools were substituted for some of the passengers. I am...

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08-01-2022, 09:36 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cub Crafter news in In The News

:-PHere we are, people confusing me with someone that can read.;-) Thank you Stewart!

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08-01-2022, 09:02 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cub Crafter news in In The News

Just out of curiosity, what does it take to get SEC approval for something like this, or any business out there? Do you just need an idea? Proven...

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07-31-2022, 10:18 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Oshkosh Grand Champion Cub in Cafe Supercub

"That is a fairy doll wing, kinda like a guardian fairy angel wing. Airplane karma" I had to ask as well Zach has given several rides.....

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07-31-2022, 08:21 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Oshkosh Grand Champion Cub in Cafe Supercub

Congrats to Dan and Joel. Anyone got pictures? Please post Bill

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07-31-2022, 07:46 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Oshkosh Grand Champion Cub in Cafe Supercub

I had the privilege of having Zach come up and spend a few days with me in Alaska this summer. Great fun Bill

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07-31-2022, 07:16 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Van's RV-15 in Member Projects in Progress

AX-O. Thank you for joining in and sharing that info Bill

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07-30-2022, 10:42 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

That family lives in Haines when not at the lodge! I have taught most of the kids in Hunter Education classes, including Joe. They moved up here not...

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07-30-2022, 09:50 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Oops? Or WTF??? in Cafe Supercub

Watching videos of Taylorcraft antics instead of learning procedure?

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07-30-2022, 09:45 PM

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

If a young pilot, I wonder if his GPS had groundspeed prominently displayed? Not much is said about ground obstructions, but this is a fine...

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07-30-2022, 09:43 PM

Bill Rusk started a thread Oshkosh Grand Champion Cub in Cafe Supercub

A huge congratulations to Zac Jackson for winning a Gold Lindy, Grand Champion Plans Built. For his exceptional experimental J-3 Cub on Bauman...

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07-30-2022, 03:28 PM

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

On the buoy at the Oshkosh Seaplane Base. Bill (tough to top the photo above by 55-PA18A)

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07-29-2022, 10:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Airframes Aluminum Strut Issue in Super Cub Sick Bay

Looks like the programing on the CNC mill stopped the table just a little shy of design, or the fixture to hold the aluminum was either bolted just...

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