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Today, 10:08 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Aerial Gunnery from plane in Modifications

I remember reading, a long time ago, of a guy mounting a M-1 Grand above his skylight ( he must have taken out the skylight so then he could reload...

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Today, 09:41 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread 35” wheel options - experimental in Experimental Cubs

I agree with the question regarding 8 pounds. I’ve weighed a lot of wheels, brakes etc. 8 pounds sounds pretty optimistic. if weight is an issue...

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01-12-2020, 06:10 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread CubCrafters 3X3 gear in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

DW might have a set for sale Bill

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01-10-2020, 07:51 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread FS: 1947 pa-12, 40,000. in Airplanes

Yes, sold. Thanks for asking. Bill

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01-08-2020, 11:26 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread How do you trim for short field? in The Art and Science of Flying

For takeoff I used to use three turns back from full forward. Was it the shortest? I don't know, but it made for good stick feel in the air.

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01-07-2020, 12:58 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread -24 is too cold! in Cafe Supercub

Carbs do not atomize fuel as well at those temps. I tried to run the beaver up at -27, and the best I could get was 95 on the heads, not enough...

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01-07-2020, 12:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Raw Material list for Super Cub Build in Experimental Cubs

Time and money... Sorry, could not resist

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01-07-2020, 12:12 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread How do you trim for short field? in The Art and Science of Flying

There the Grand Poobah goes using intelligence and reality again:-P Ignore the man behind the curtain, or the guys you are chatting with that...

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01-06-2020, 09:03 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Super cub landing air speeds in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I have not seen in mentioned, but your airspeed light will be different then when heavy... Hence why we say fly by feel!

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01-05-2020, 09:03 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Informal ADS-B Survey Results Posted! in Cafe Supercub

Sorry Tower, due to traffic and workload I will not be able to replace that fuse until after I land. After not liking any of this, then...

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01-04-2020, 11:10 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Shutter on Oil Cooler.. Now what? in Cafe Supercub

Perry I think most of the info is...

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01-04-2020, 12:47 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Shutter on Oil Cooler.. Now what? in Cafe Supercub

My first cub had a oil cooler shutter. About all I could manage was a 20 degree difference open to closed. In the winter I was not able to get my oil...

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01-02-2020, 09:59 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Adsb in & out in All Things Electrical

Previously in this post someone said to consider the Trig transponder over the GTX355. I was just wondering what others thot of the Trig over the...

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01-01-2020, 10:20 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Adsb in & out in All Things Electrical

With an Aera 660, GTX335 with a blind encoder and a GDL50 I would be able to have OUT and then IN on my 660. With the Trig set up is IN on the 660...

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12-29-2019, 12:03 PM

The Kid replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

What I am understanding is that, with OUT installed, it must be ON whenever I fly, period. OK, but am I then subject to FAA scrutiny for every...

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12-28-2019, 09:14 PM

The Kid replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

I am thinking of installing OUT and IN soon. Can't I just fly with OUT off and the FAA wouldn't know I was even in the air, as I wouldn't be in any...

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12-28-2019, 08:58 PM

The Kid replied to a thread 2020 Insurance Premium Increases? in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

What insurance companies are out there that insure super cubs, especially landing "off airport" and then would also do floats when I go that way?

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12-28-2019, 10:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Super Cub Plans? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Yes, Northstar is still your best bet. Although you can access most of the drawings off of Christian Sturm‘s website as well. You are correct, lots...

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12-28-2019, 08:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Super Cub Plans? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Cashcrazy To the best of my knowledge there are no plans that include the "Alaska Mods". There is a list of most mods and a little info about...

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12-20-2019, 09:24 PM

The Kid started a thread FS- CLEVLAND WHEELS and/or LEES EXHAUST in Parts and Pieces

CLEVLAND WHEELS ( 40-970) with RAPCO DISKS (RA 164-01501) $1,400.00 LEES exhaust $1200.00 Call me anytime at 406 544 4641 (Mountain time).

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