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Today, 02:51 PM

The Kid replied to a thread 0320 spinner & assemblies in Parts and Pieces

Call or text me at 406 544 4641 and I can send you some pictures. I don't know how to do it any other way.

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Today, 02:16 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

My good friend and our awesome SC.org resident doctor on clay came up and spent a little time with me in 2020. He is pretty good at catching fish! ...

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Today, 09:50 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

8GCBC - Yes...Tom Bass did an AWESOME job putting the Cabin website up. It is an incredible resource for visiting the cabins. He has pretty much...

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Yesterday, 07:43 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Video I usually try to do a video for each of my visitors, but last year I had video burnout pretty bad. It takes a lot of time to make a video....

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Yesterday, 07:03 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!! Jay and I were in the boat, fishing and this guy wandered out to the shore. It was a great opportunity. He did not seem to...

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Yesterday, 04:09 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Then it was off to the Checats Cabin in Misty Fiords. This is a beautiful lake, great setting, but the outlet to the lake is near the cabin. All the...

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Yesterday, 03:39 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Paul - straight floats would work fine. Land at Kenmore in Seattle for fuel, then Campbell River is a good stop on the BC coast, then on up to...

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Yesterday, 03:23 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Lots of Alaska is accessible on strait floats, but until you get into the north/interior you can not buy fuel on fresh water, and many communities...

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Yesterday, 12:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Over the Cascade mountains. It is about 2.5 hours from Sandpoint to a small strip right on the border of Canada north of Bellingham, called Lynden....

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Yesterday, 10:25 AM

Bill Rusk started a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Folks This is a little in arrears but thought I'd throw this out there. I hope you learn a little and perhaps get motivated to go on an...

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Yesterday, 12:34 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Looking for a SC - are there more desirable model years? in Cafe Supercub

Later ones had aluminum flaps and ailerons. I would avoid ones with the metalized coating (forgot the actual name) on the tubes, and would be...

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03-01-2021, 11:25 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Tail AD in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I was shown to just uses a strip of aluminum on the underside, no angle needed. Works great.

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02-28-2021, 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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02-28-2021, 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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02-28-2021, 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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