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06-29-2022, 04:10 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Intermittent Strobe Light in Cafe Supercub

There is a description of some failure modes in this article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashtube More here - ...

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06-26-2022, 06:44 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Aerial telemetry antenna for Cubs in Modifications

With the proliferation of all sorts of cameras and camera mounts with, apparently, no approval at all I'm surprised that a small Yagi (yes, it's a...

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06-24-2022, 12:16 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Aerial telemetry antenna for Cubs in Modifications

Don't know if these antennas are suitable for your telemetry frequency but they do list a PA-18 strut mount. No idea what approval they have. ...

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06-24-2022, 07:38 AM

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

Good video, thanks for the link. However, I cringed every time I saw how one crew member was wearing their belts. The right seat pilot didn't seem...

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06-23-2022, 10:33 PM

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

I did my SES rating on the Colorado river at Laughlin. We had been on the lake above the dam and were returning to the river. My instructor asked...

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06-21-2022, 09:10 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Canada Border update 8/8/2021 in Cafe Supercub

Every self serve I have used allows entry of only dollars or gallons. Simply specify a quantity greater than you will need and you pay for only what...

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06-18-2022, 10:58 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Legend Cub Trim in American Legend Aircraft: AL3, AL11, AL18

Where is the loaded CG? What are the forward and aft CG limits?

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06-16-2022, 08:38 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Preventive maintenance in Super Cub Sick Bay

Why do you ask? Does 30 apply? How many here own and maintain a primary category aircraft? ...

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06-16-2022, 05:21 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Preventive maintenance in Super Cub Sick Bay

The list of allowed preventive maintenance tasks is defined in 14 CFR part 43 Appendix A section (c). ...

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06-16-2022, 03:42 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Preventive maintenance in Super Cub Sick Bay

Did something change? When I work on my PA-28 I'm grateful that I have an IA who is prepared to supervise and sign off any work I want to do...

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06-16-2022, 03:27 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

Is that at max gross or at more typical solo operating weights? A big engine XCub with Cub gear, 35 inch ABW, and a BBW, landed and parked next to...

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06-15-2022, 10:22 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Electric Beaver in Cafe Supercub

Do they carry the charger on the aircraft for a ferry flight or is it moved by a ground support crew? With that flight duration wouldn't it be...

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06-15-2022, 07:47 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

You can't, to the best of my knowledge, get the big engine on an FX-3.

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06-15-2022, 07:45 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

Didn't the tires get bigger? I have a vague recollection that the NX is limited to maximum size of 26 inch ABW.

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06-15-2022, 07:41 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

Certainly some EAB XCubs have tube Cub style gear. I have no information on what percentage. Are the XCubs you are familiar with EAB or standard...

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06-14-2022, 05:05 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Event Details & Questionnaire: Johnson Creek (3U2) Super Cub Fly-In June 16th-19th, 2022 in Supercub Gatherings

Retailer is Sibran at KDVT. An email to those signed up for pre-pay discount advised that Phoenix wholesaler had no supply but more expected in a...

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06-14-2022, 09:20 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

After conversion to tail wheel configuration you end up with an aircraft that is very similar to the type certificated XCub. It may be...

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06-14-2022, 09:01 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

It is a trivial conversion. The main gear is a one piece spring. To convert to tail wheel the spring is rotated left to right so it sweeps forward...

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06-13-2022, 10:27 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Event Details & Questionnaire: Johnson Creek (3U2) Super Cub Fly-In June 16th-19th, 2022 in Supercub Gatherings

I'm seeing about a 45 kt tail wind on the way up but having to stay at least until Monday for reasonable winds to get back South. Assuming one can...

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06-13-2022, 01:14 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

As as been pointed out several times before - most, if not all, FX-3 Carbon Cub accidents happen on wide paved runways. I have not studied the XCub...

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06-13-2022, 10:48 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

I must have missed all that. I thought it was CubCrafters goal to open up the "back country" experience for pilots who were not tail wheel qualified...

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06-13-2022, 10:12 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread NX Cub Sighting today in Cafe Supercub

If the same pilot in the same airplane always places well in a STOL, or any other, contest it's reasonable to assume the pilot is good and so is the...

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06-10-2022, 09:45 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Event Details & Questionnaire: Johnson Creek (3U2) Super Cub Fly-In June 16th-19th, 2022 in Supercub Gatherings

Current gas prices and a fear of ticks almost made me almost decide not to go. However, it's over 35 years since I landed on a grass runway and I...

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06-10-2022, 09:35 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 1951 PA-18 Strobe Light 91.205 in Cafe Supercub

Well that's a very interesting find - thanks! The existence of a generic Single Engine MMEL seems to conflict with the definition of MMEL in AC...

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