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Today, 07:18 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Help Identifying a Part in Tips and Tricks

It is the do-hickey that gets forgotten, and later on discovery of it requires complete disassembly to install.

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Today, 02:06 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Summit Skis in Ski Flying Forum

As I recall back in the day, I was told that if you deflate your tires inside the Airglass ski very much the sidewalls rub and can damage the tire......

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Today, 01:49 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Naval Carrier Question for a good strategist in Cafe Supercub

I remember being about 5 miles east of Whittier on my way home from Herring, about 5,000' when my oil pressure went to zero! Not long after I was...

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Today, 12:28 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Naval Carrier Question for a good strategist in Cafe Supercub

Seems to me the only issue is trespassing as far as being on the deck. The FAA could go Careless and reckless. Note the wheels are/were secured on...

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Today, 12:16 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Landing gear torque value for the nuts in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Crank it till things bend or break, back off half turn8) Lots of guys in the bike and sled world think torque is all you need to keep things...

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Yesterday, 11:03 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Alien Fuel Truck? in Cafe Supercub

Limited information Bob. If one FBO has leased an area, they should have the right to deny competitors onto the land they are paying for. Some...

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Yesterday, 12:26 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Javron SC completed in Experimental Cubs

Outstanding. Congrats Wendel. I need to get over there and see it. Well done!!! Bill

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Yesterday, 11:09 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Insurance changes in In The News

Everyone seems to complain about the cost and sometimes requirement of liability. Just a couple for instances- what happens if some day you are...

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01-14-2022, 10:12 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Mesh wing covers with spoilers in Tips and Tricks

I'm in western Montana. Do I still want mesh or solid covers with an air vent? I would think our snow is wetter than in Alaska as our winter temps...

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01-13-2022, 07:17 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Twisted elevator or stabilizer on Super cub? Help! in Cafe Supercub

Those are the days Mom forgot to tell us about.

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01-13-2022, 07:15 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread What is this? in Super Cub Sick Bay

Those are cool!

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01-12-2022, 10:01 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Rookie question: nose over with BW's in Cafe Supercub

Don't forget a little wind on the tail and a quick hit to the brakes- tail comes a bit up and you yank back allowing wind under the tail... Yea, a...

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01-12-2022, 09:53 PM

The Kid started a thread Mesh wing covers with spoilers in Tips and Tricks

Where is the best place to buy MESH WING COVERS with spoilers? I have VGs. Is that a concern?

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01-11-2022, 10:10 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Black Eyes on Youtube continue in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

He did say it sucked. The guy is good at deadpan. It was even better than watching the idiot hit the thorns. As I understand it, those sport...

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01-11-2022, 09:50 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Search and rescue in Website Q & A

Ahhh, you are saying that the cheese is made from ill gotten gains?? Thank you by the way, I will not tell anyone where I got it. George

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01-11-2022, 01:21 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Search and rescue in Website Q & A

There are Good Samaritan laws that help protect folks doing good deeds. You should contact your insurance folks directly though. Seriously, we can...

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01-10-2022, 12:11 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Here's to 20 Years My Friends in Cafe Supercub

This weekend some SC.org guys really showed me why this site is so important. A couple of members I met through here and in person at the WAD sent me...

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01-09-2022, 10:45 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Rookie question: nose over with BW's in Cafe Supercub

Don't forget fuel load. You have more chance of nosing over with half tanks than full tanks- the fuel sloshes froward adding to the momentum.

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01-09-2022, 12:29 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Super Cyclone in Member Projects in Progress

Sportsman's cuff is worth having, as are the VG's. We would bring the 185 in at under 50 mph on final when light, no wing extensions. Amazing...

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