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Yesterday, 01:21 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

Very well said!! Seems like every flight I would like a different plane for that mission. Heck, going to Seattle I would like a Lear, until time...

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Yesterday, 01:16 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Cessna missing logs 20 yrs ago in Cafe Supercub

I don't know eastern Oregon folks much, but I will advise that whomever you decide to do the Pre-buy is NOT the people that have been doing the...

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Yesterday, 10:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Fuselage shipping cross country in Cafe Supercub

I too highly recommend Joel. He has built several airplanes and transported probably hundreds. He knows how to do it without damaging stuff. Enclosed...

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12-06-2022, 04:12 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Fuselage shipping cross country in Cafe Supercub

Given winter and the fact that some states salt the roads I would highly recommend an enclosed trailer. Bill

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12-06-2022, 12:13 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Tis the season in Lighter than Air - Flying Humor

I remember reading that story about the thief. Civic medals should be handed to those guys. Thank you to all you Santas out there, those that are...

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12-06-2022, 12:05 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Fuselage shipping cross country in Cafe Supercub

20' container chained to a flatbed trailer? Haul would be my first try, if you have enough head room. Might find an old Isuzu box truck cheap...

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12-06-2022, 01:49 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Rudder service bulletin 1379 2nd December 2022 in Super Cub Sick Bay

Metal fatigue? Never happens! If it did, it would give you lots of warning... NOT!

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12-05-2022, 11:26 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

I have a Maule, partly because I could not afford a 180 or cub. So much less expensive to maintain it, and has a door large enough to put 55 gallon...

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12-05-2022, 11:22 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

What prop are you running? The Cherokee 180 I was around had an 1,100 useful load and cruised around 140, it stayed right with my C-180 with 870...

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12-05-2022, 12:27 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

Geeze, 35 KTS no big deal? sorry, that is not very good advice. Most commercial outfits I know don't even consider flying in that because the risk...

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11-24-2022, 03:45 PM

The Kid replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

Think of a teeter totter. The further the one kid sits back the harder it is for the other kid to totter. When you add axle height you are shifting...

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11-24-2022, 12:00 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Christmas Gift Ideas in Cafe Supercub

I will be satisfied if I can just not work on my snow plows every week!! But if we are dreaming, I could sure use a wing for my grader!:lol:8)

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11-24-2022, 11:56 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread FAA Extending Aircraft Registration Period to Seven Years in In The News

He and Ted Stevens were great gate keepers. Don Young in the house. Do we have anyone left?

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11-24-2022, 10:41 AM

The Kid replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

That U tube video on the tall gear cub noseing over was a case of tail too high when he landed and then he must have hit the brakes. Tall gear I...

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11-23-2022, 10:14 PM

The Kid replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

I think the higher your axle is the less chance is you'd flip over because you are effectively shifting the cg rearward the taller you sit. 35s would...

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11-21-2022, 07:05 PM

The Kid replied to a thread 35s; The good, the bad and the ugly. in Modifications

I bot my 31s like 22 years ago and they are bias. I assume the new 35s are radials? I run 4.5 to 5.5 in my 31 biases. So what can I expect to run ...

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11-20-2022, 09:05 PM

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

Seems to me lots of speculation. Lets leave the pontification out of this until there are some facts to determine the Why.

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11-20-2022, 09:08 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Bolivia 4-Place Build in Member Projects in Progress

DJ If you need a ride from the airport to Coeur d’Alene, or a place to stay, I’m not very far away from there. And would be more than happy to help...

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11-19-2022, 07:31 PM

The Kid replied to a thread 35s; The good, the bad and the ugly. in Modifications

Stewartb, was the 59.4 lbs with the "old" 10" wheels I spose? And not the "new" lighter ones?

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11-19-2022, 10:22 AM

The Kid replied to a thread 35s; The good, the bad and the ugly. in Modifications

My mission is definite "off airport" landings on gravel bars to ridge tops. I cud use them, if nothing else from a safety standpoint, as in " I...

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11-19-2022, 09:42 AM

The Kid started a thread 35s; The good, the bad and the ugly. in Modifications

When my 31s need replacing should a guy pony up like almost $10,000 for a set of 35s with the new light weight, Airframes made, wheels? What are the...

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11-16-2022, 03:39 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Show me your electric trim in Cafe Supercub

This is the simple version that works for me. Put your PTT switch on the throttle ball. Just one idea. Bill

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11-14-2022, 07:56 PM

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

More stuff to obscure pilots' view of traffic?

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11-14-2022, 02:26 PM

The Kid replied to a thread Paint for bushwheels in Modifications

I bought my tires from the original Bushwheel tire maker in Ak. Maybe like 20 years ago. I was on floats a lot in the last twenty and didn't use...

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11-13-2022, 09:48 PM

The Kid started a thread Paint for bushwheels in Modifications

I have an older set of bushwheels and they have the raised ALASKAN BUSHWHEEL letters but Airframes no sell the stickers for them to make them stand...

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11-13-2022, 06:06 PM

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

Sad for sure. Godspeed, and condolences to family, you and other friends. Life is not fair, we never know how much time there is left. My...

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11-12-2022, 09:33 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Twitchell Airport closing in In The News

We as aviators may need to reach into our own pockets collectively and buy some of these key private airports, or help fund the RAF to buy them....

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11-12-2022, 09:22 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Chains for 31s in Modifications

This is the answer. If it is your home strip, SAND IT!

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11-12-2022, 09:18 PM

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

Very sad. Now I realize why even small events they have some serious discussions ahead of time to ensure spacing. Condolences to those...

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