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01-14-2022, 10:12 AM

The Kid replied to a thread Mesh wing covers with spoilers in Tips and Tricks

I'm in western Montana. Do I still want mesh or solid covers with an air vent? I would think our snow is wetter than in Alaska as our winter temps...

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01-13-2022, 07:17 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Twisted elevator or stabilizer on Super cub? Help! in Cafe Supercub

Those are the days Mom forgot to tell us about.

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01-13-2022, 07:15 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread What is this? in Super Cub Sick Bay

Those are cool!

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01-12-2022, 10:01 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Rookie question: nose over with BW's in Cafe Supercub

Don't forget a little wind on the tail and a quick hit to the brakes- tail comes a bit up and you yank back allowing wind under the tail... Yea, a...

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01-12-2022, 09:53 PM

The Kid started a thread Mesh wing covers with spoilers in Tips and Tricks

Where is the best place to buy MESH WING COVERS with spoilers? I have VGs. Is that a concern?

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01-11-2022, 10:10 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Black Eyes on Youtube continue in Hangar Forums Requests and Discussion

He did say it sucked. The guy is good at deadpan. It was even better than watching the idiot hit the thorns. As I understand it, those sport...

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01-11-2022, 09:50 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Search and rescue in Website Q & A

Ahhh, you are saying that the cheese is made from ill gotten gains?? Thank you by the way, I will not tell anyone where I got it. George

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01-11-2022, 01:21 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Search and rescue in Website Q & A

There are Good Samaritan laws that help protect folks doing good deeds. You should contact your insurance folks directly though. Seriously, we can...

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01-10-2022, 12:11 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Here's to 20 Years My Friends in Cafe Supercub

This weekend some SC.org guys really showed me why this site is so important. A couple of members I met through here and in person at the WAD sent me...

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01-09-2022, 10:45 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Rookie question: nose over with BW's in Cafe Supercub

Don't forget fuel load. You have more chance of nosing over with half tanks than full tanks- the fuel sloshes froward adding to the momentum.

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01-09-2022, 12:29 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Super Cyclone in Member Projects in Progress

Sportsman's cuff is worth having, as are the VG's. We would bring the 185 in at under 50 mph on final when light, no wing extensions. Amazing...

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01-09-2022, 12:22 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Best geological area to sell an Exp. 12, 14, and 18 in Cafe Supercub

A high end plane, with lots of modifications, would be something folks will travel to see and buy. They will pay the money to have it delivered. ...

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01-08-2022, 10:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread A simple question that most of us must face, sooner or later... in Cafe Supercub

Address your health. Changing planes, cars or locations because you are not currently healthy is a road to total unhappiness. I know quite a few...

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01-07-2022, 10:16 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Almost Killed Myself With Corned Beef PSA in Sportsman's Den

There was a time in my life that things were tight. I was harvest diving for sea cucumbers- a commercial fishery up here. After a couple weeks of...

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01-07-2022, 02:48 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Glide ratios in a Super Cub in Cafe Supercub

A very simple adage……just toss your car keys out…… That’s where you’re going to land. LOL Bill

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01-06-2022, 10:27 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Thoughts on rental rates for a SuperCub - for dual instructional purposes only; No Solo Flight in Cafe Supercub

Wow!! $100,000 for an engine is about three times the going rate.;-) But $100/hour to maintain a cub getting student use is not out of line!

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01-06-2022, 11:57 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Thoughts on rental rates for a SuperCub - for dual instructional purposes only; No Solo Flight in Cafe Supercub

I looked at this one time, and my insurance lady laughed at me and asked to talk to my wife directly to have me committed if I continued. A couple...

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01-04-2022, 07:54 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Here's to 20 Years My Friends in Cafe Supercub

Wow, I am a new guy also... 04. Those were some days, Lawn Dart, Diggler, TJ, Crash... just to name a few that had less tact and way more...

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01-04-2022, 06:40 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Here's to 20 Years My Friends in Cafe Supercub

Thank you Steve. I think there are a whole bunch of us in this group, whose lives have been changed for the better, by the work you did bring us...

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01-01-2022, 12:05 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Rudder Pedal Differences in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

must be nice to live in a place that everything can be gotten close with a vehicle. Please let us know when you go to Oshkosh and decide you want...

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12-31-2021, 07:16 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread WTB PA 18 Super Cub in Airplanes

Call Tom Ford. they have what is said to be a great one for sale back east.

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12-31-2021, 07:13 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Hood River to Anchorage in May, Carbon Cub coastal route without stopping in Canada? in Cross Country Accomodations

May? Should not be an issue as long as the motor runs the entire time. Be mindful there is no fuel on the strip at Prince Rupert, and Annette...

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12-31-2021, 03:16 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Hood River to Anchorage in May, Carbon Cub coastal route without stopping in Canada? in Cross Country Accomodations

I use the windy website for weather......https://www.windy.com/?46.307,-94.101,5 This is an EXCELLENT way to check the winds on the route. You do...

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12-31-2021, 02:50 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Hood River to Anchorage in May, Carbon Cub coastal route without stopping in Canada? in Cross Country Accomodations

Narwhal I have made this run 6 or 8 times. It is easily doable. I use Lynden (38W) as my last stop in the US. It is as far North as possible. They...

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12-30-2021, 09:14 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Cub in Member Projects in Progress

PA-20/22 Yes. Great guy!! Bill

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12-29-2021, 08:31 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Cub in Member Projects in Progress

Folks I guess it has been a while since I posted. I spent the summer in Alaska, on floats, again this year. But due to "other" flying I only put...

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