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Yesterday, 11:25 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Alaska fish & hunt - Patrol or Cub in Experimental Cubs

I had an early 180, light, 250hp Skyways engine, Horton and no VGs. I made a few landings with full load at 500', but ground had to be soft. serious...

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Yesterday, 09:19 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Alaska fish & hunt - Patrol or Cub in Experimental Cubs

Well.....guess I better jump in. I built a Javron Cub. It is a Supercub...... and flys like a supercub. If you are going to build a Backcountry or...

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Yesterday, 11:05 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Hangar Construction Methods in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

What is a Higher Power door? A type or brand? How high is a super cub on amphibs? Sounds like you have it figured out.

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02-27-2021, 10:15 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Where to start removing weight in Cafe Supercub

If you would start before 10 pm we might feel bad for you, but we know that as a married man you must take care of the cats, dogs and goats before...

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02-27-2021, 11:44 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Hangar Construction Methods in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

Prices have changed but many of the questions I had when we started our hangar are the ones you are considering. First thing I will say though, is...

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02-27-2021, 11:07 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Where to start removing weight in Cafe Supercub

Last night I remembered a conversation I had years back as we were fighting the compass in a cub, no matter what it would read north due to the...

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02-27-2021, 02:13 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Where to start removing weight in Cafe Supercub

We don't all have the disposable cash Mr. Ford invested into his cub to make it light... So some ideas and methods that work well. My budget...

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02-26-2021, 02:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Where to start removing weight in Cafe Supercub

Seats are likely more than 5 pounds. Remember the 90% rule. You don’t need a 5 hour seat if 90% of your flights are less than an hour. floor boards...

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02-21-2021, 09:15 PM

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

Just a lake pulling out bison hunters

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02-19-2021, 09:59 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Thank you everyone!! I am in your debt :) go Alaska!! in Cafe Supercub

Congratulations! keep us posted and ask Ernie if it is safe!

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02-18-2021, 10:41 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Thank you everyone!! I am in your debt :) go Alaska!! in Cafe Supercub

Outstanding! Congratulations! Bill

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02-18-2021, 07:35 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Texas popsicle in Cafe Supercub

You would be in heaven with skis!!

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02-18-2021, 07:26 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 26” Goodyear on A185F in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I don't disagree that my situation was asking more of the tires than they can do... which is why I believe that they are useless for off airport use....

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02-17-2021, 01:37 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread C180/185 jackscrew inspection cover in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I wonder how much that will add to the price?:wink:

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02-17-2021, 12:05 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 26” Goodyear on A185F in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

PA-12, 9 PSI, Still lots of stiff sidewall, both tube cores in same landing without skidding the tires. Never use them again without a blimp over...

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02-17-2021, 11:55 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Getting pa18/Edo2000 onto trailer in Float Operations

Wise words. As I have aged, not all with grace, I have discovered that often the method in which takes the least amount of physical effort is...

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02-16-2021, 07:56 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 26” Goodyear on A185F in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Free would not be worth the install. my experience

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02-16-2021, 10:37 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread depth finder in Cafe Supercub

Well.......it might not work under all situations but I'm a big fan of trying. I love that folks are trying and innovating. I'm sure folks said this...

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02-15-2021, 11:43 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread FS: One owner 1976 A185F Amphib For Sale in Airplanes

Wait until JB gets a couple of goats... Oh, Pete, Wheel 185's have been advertised with a "2" starting the price recently.

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02-15-2021, 11:29 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread O-320-B2B (160 hp) - applying full throttle results in huge EGT drop in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

My first thought is that your "economy" jet is working well. I apologize if my technical term is not correct, but your carb is designed to add a...

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