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Today, 01:05 PM

The Kid replied to a thread Paint new powdered coated landing gear or not in Modifications

So are you saying you powdered coated them white and not painted them white ( on top of the original grey PC)?

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Today, 11:29 AM

The Kid started a thread Paint new powdered coated landing gear or not in Modifications

Would painting new landing gear that has been powder coated bare metal and is grey in color be a good idea to help prevent damage from rocks and...

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05-26-2023, 07:55 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Engine Runs Hot-Need Suggestions in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

You might double check your timing. Heavily advanced timing will cause the engine to run hot. Bill

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05-23-2023, 10:35 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cliff & Travis Dow Head to Alaska from Maine for 9 weeks in Cafe Supercub

Instead of going to Burwash, might think about coming down through Atlin, (south of Whitehorse) or even just come out the Taku River just south of...

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05-21-2023, 11:22 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Sheet plywood dynamics in Cafe Supercub

Lots of water moving between the spreader bars in the plow. Anything behind the rear one will be in the water causing drag. Yes, it works, but...

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05-20-2023, 10:29 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread The Feds Are Getting Serious! in In The News

History of not appearing. That explains the detainment. Fool me once...

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05-16-2023, 12:19 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread 4-Place Super Cub in Member Projects in Progress

Questions I still have are; Exhaust options/differences? I like the Sutton for the following reasons. I keeps heat off the firewall in the summer...

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05-12-2023, 10:04 AM

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

We will be doing some early, best guess, W&B/CG calculations in order to make sure we have the right length motor mount. Bill

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05-11-2023, 08:12 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Another Super Cub seat thread........ in Cafe Supercub

I too badly need a good seat. Is Oregon Aero's seat as light as a std cub seat? Can they replicate my std seat plus my booster back and bottom? What...

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05-09-2023, 06:10 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Alaska BC flying in Cafe Supercub

You all know that the beach from Cape Spencer to Cordova IS in Alaska, right?:lol:

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05-09-2023, 04:58 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread 2024 Calendar Photo Submission is Now Open! in Cafe Supercub

More bling to encourage folks to submit. I love to get the download of all the calendar submissions. Steve has an impossible job every year. We have...

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05-09-2023, 01:53 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Pa-18 io-360 200hp in Member Projects in Progress

"Has anybody here built a PA-18 with this engine ? it is 33lbs wavier than a 180hp". Heavier than what? According to the TCDS the 0-360 can weigh...

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05-09-2023, 12:06 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Pa-18 io-360 200hp in Member Projects in Progress

Holy cow, that should be a climb monster!! Bill Rusk has quite a write up on his build which included lots of engine weight loss items. Might be a...

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05-08-2023, 11:18 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Alaska BC flying in Cafe Supercub

That time of year usually all the options are open to come north. Headed south you might get into more rain and fog issues. I gave up planning...

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05-08-2023, 04:20 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Any cool things at the 2023 Airmen's Show? (GAAG) in Supercub Gatherings

Meeting up with good friends from Copper Valley Flying Service

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05-08-2023, 04:15 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Any cool things at the 2023 Airmen's Show? (GAAG) in Supercub Gatherings

Wayne Mackey and Jay DeRosier talking wing modifications

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05-07-2023, 12:21 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Any cool things at the 2023 Airmen's Show? (GAAG) in Supercub Gatherings

it’s all about the people. Denny, Webb, AlexJeff Russell, Dan Lilja

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05-04-2023, 11:01 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Shipping help in Cafe Supercub

Flyout Alaska FB page has a guy looking for summer parking, driving up to work for the summer. I bet he would trade summer parking while he is at the...

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05-02-2023, 01:05 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread 2024 Calendar Photo Submission is Now Open! in Cafe Supercub

I'll start. Not good enough for the calendar but lets get the party started. Also, any photo submitted here will NOT be in the Calendar. Steve likes...

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05-01-2023, 11:42 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Unmarked obstacles in AK in Cafe Supercub

Watch out if you fly out west. Windmills actually have some traction in villages where diesel is $10/gallon, and they need to power the village- and...

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05-01-2023, 11:33 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Electrical System Installation....school me in All Things Electrical

Save time and weight, hand prop and basic instruments!:-P

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05-01-2023, 11:21 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Need a AP with IA in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

Steve Pierce, Pierce Aero in Graham would be a good call to make. He is a moderator here and is probably watching. Only caution I have is he has...

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