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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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10-03-2021, 07:14 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Arkanstol Crashes in Cafe Supercub

Bottom line, it is bad for us GA guys. Accidents and injuries make people fear flying, and insurance companies that insure these events may be...

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10-02-2021, 07:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Arkanstol Crashes in Cafe Supercub

I have Kat, which is a Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever... Lyn has two cats. If you would bring your beautiful bride to visit and photograph...

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10-02-2021, 07:18 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Merrill Ramp Checks in In The News

Are you saying you have been stupid?:lol: I also seem to reserve the best landings for when alone also.:oops:

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10-02-2021, 07:14 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Arkanstol Crashes in Cafe Supercub

Hey uncle, Have not heard from you in a coona&& age, how you doing?? I know for sure you can land much shorter than I, Kirby posted a video of you...

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10-02-2021, 06:34 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Merrill Ramp Checks in In The News

And ADSB won't be used for enforcement... Couldn't resist. We can really use a bunch of non-aviation LEO's with minimal training enforcing...

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10-02-2021, 06:27 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Arkanstol Crashes in Cafe Supercub

That rag isn't even fit to line my cat litter box. The lack of ethics and respect that magazine shows is so beneath what aviation people should...

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09-28-2021, 07:20 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Merrill Ramp Checks in In The News

Be polite! Cool that folks are getting a heads up. They have a job to do, and giving folks a heads up is great, and it is good for everyone to...

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09-26-2021, 11:32 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Congratulations Steve Pierce, Lone Star Nat’l STOL Champion in Cafe Supercub

Well done Steve!! Valdez next year??

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09-26-2021, 11:27 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Help Me Decide in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

My point exactly. A cub speed plane would hinder my travel at that distance, much less getting my wife in the plane for that long very much. I am...

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09-26-2021, 07:19 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Congratulations Steve Pierce, Lone Star Nat’l STOL Champion in Cafe Supercub

Well done Steve. Congratulations. Bill

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09-25-2021, 06:58 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Help Me Decide in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

If you really want a tail wheel, the Bearhawk and Maule are great planes, and fast. Trust me, the 350 nm trip to grandkids will be fun for the...

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09-25-2021, 06:34 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Congressional bills to eliminate the LODA in In The News

Defund the FAA?

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