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01-24-2021, 11:54 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

One of the best statements here: NO distractions, EVER, of any kind. If you get distracted, go around, get it together and do it again. I use...

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01-24-2021, 10:02 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Ground handling on skis; tight turns in Ski Flying Forum

On the 180 I found if I lifted the tail and kept it flying it would turn tight, but I would gain speed and extend the diameter. My best turn...

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01-23-2021, 07:17 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Considering putting floats on my PA18-150 in Float Operations

He has me beat by 75 pounds. I’m 1325 empty on Wip 2100A’s with no electric retract pump. Just manual. Awesome job Tom. Bill

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01-23-2021, 02:59 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Why not a....? in Experimental Cubs

Might be something to do with the torque tube interconnection? Check out the Bearhawks!

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01-20-2021, 10:15 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread HDHP 7pm CST Tonight! Jeff Russell and Jim Stevenson - Flying the Wisconsin Side Country! in Supercub Gatherings

Great job Jeff and Jim. Awesome photos, and great commentary. Thank you!! Bill

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01-20-2021, 09:28 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Don't Ignore Perception that "Something Doesn't Seem Right"...Exhaust leak in CT210 in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

That could have been really scary if you were on a longer flight and anything flammable was close!! Now, time to make cracks about the is caused...

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01-18-2021, 08:41 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 1940 J-3 Cub in Airplanes

Engine smoh? I will pass this on to a friend

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01-18-2021, 08:39 PM

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

How much did Pete charge for your training?:lol: Trade in your cub for the family model, you are married now.

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01-18-2021, 08:33 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Exhaust systems and Federal Skis in Modifications

Engine mount as the attach point has a much lower angle, requiring less spring tension when deflected down, especially for retractable skis.

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01-18-2021, 08:28 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Considering putting floats on my PA18-150 in Float Operations

As I recall, it took me a couple days from start to finish to put floats on my cub the first go around, including bolt on fittings. I did most of the...

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01-18-2021, 04:34 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Don't Ignore Perception that "Something Doesn't Seem Right"...Exhaust leak in CT210 in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Great post Doc!! Bill

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01-17-2021, 02:16 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Who fixes HD gear in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Even gear made by the same manufacture can be different. Bought a new set from Atlee years ago, went to install the outside axle for skis which...

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01-17-2021, 02:06 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

Interesting discussion. An engine theory I have developed after racing sleds and watching folks hot rod lots of stuff: Your engine has a fixed...

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01-15-2021, 10:55 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Mogas/HP/Compression/Timing/Operating Cost in Cafe Supercub

What it the heck, are you NUTS? Keep the little bird. Bigger, badder, more power also comes with heavier, less fun to move around by yourself,...

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01-14-2021, 06:54 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

Pretty sure it’s on my thread somewhere. They definitely do not use a front strut on the rear strut. Without looking through my thread, I’m pretty...

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01-13-2021, 01:40 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Floor board scuff plates in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Put some Non-Skid tape down and be done!! Depends on what you want to see

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01-13-2021, 01:38 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

The reality is that there are many 1950's frames flying to this day, many have been wrecked. Other than the x brace over head, box in the tail and...

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01-13-2021, 01:22 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread The Super Cub in The Art and Science of Flying

I just wonder how much more he could have done! Emmerson Fittipaldi I believe it was got asked in an interview once about how he thought drivers...

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01-11-2021, 08:16 AM

The Kid replied to a thread C130 too close and no radio contact in Take Action Jackson

When you are 3000' feet or below, AGL, and in the vicinity of an airport you absolutely should be required to be on the airport frequency and...

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01-10-2021, 06:17 PM

The Kid started a thread C130 too close and no radio contact in Take Action Jackson

I just had a C130 fly by me maybe 1/2 mile away or so and lower than I was. I was at pattern altitude of 3,500 just a 1/2 to a mile north of THM....

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01-09-2021, 08:24 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread PA-18 wing rebuild in Super Cub Sick Bay

You might find some info that will help here. https://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?53158-Building-a-Javron-Wing-Kit Although it is...

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01-05-2021, 10:02 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Distractions in the Cockpit in Cafe Supercub

I was thinking it was Eaton's mentor, from Montana. Now we know what the big wrenches are for in coyote hunting kits.

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01-05-2021, 09:57 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Bushwheels in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

A friend used 8:50x6 tires to keep the weight down on his 90 hp J-3. He did an incredible amount of off airport work with it.

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01-05-2021, 07:42 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Engines. A Discussion. in Experimental Cubs

Mike sort of beat me to the answer, NO. Horse power the engine makes still must become thrust through the propellor. And as we all know, some...

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