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Yesterday, 07:47 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread What is the Best angle of climb VX on a PA-18 180hp gross 2000lb in Cafe Supercub

This moves the curved total drag line in the above diagram to the right/QUOTE] To be complete - it moves it up and to the right. The family of...

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Yesterday, 01:47 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread What is the Best angle of climb VX on a PA-18 180hp gross 2000lb in Cafe Supercub

Are you confusing speed with alpha? Just as an aside for those that think mass (wing loading) does not impact performance speeds - why do you...

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Yesterday, 11:54 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread What is the Best angle of climb VX on a PA-18 180hp gross 2000lb in Cafe Supercub

Sounds like a typical glider winch launch except that most glider pilots are smart enough not to rotate to full climb pitch attitude until high...

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Yesterday, 11:23 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread What is the Best angle of climb VX on a PA-18 180hp gross 2000lb in Cafe Supercub

I suspect that careful flight test is the only answer. Have you ever verified that 45 mph IAS is Vx at 1,750 for your airplane, with your pitot...

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10-14-2021, 09:26 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread TSO Com? in Cafe Supercub

The stub was intended to attenuate the UHF ATC frequency and bench tests showed it did that quite well. It is not possible for the stub to attenuate...

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10-13-2021, 04:18 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread FS: Cleaning out the barn: Super Cub Parts, wheels and tires in Parts and Pieces

"PART 39—AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES 1. The authority citation for part 39 continues to read as follows: Authority: 49 U.S.C. 106(g), 40113, 44701.§...

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10-13-2021, 10:42 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread What's the problem with a changed N number? in Cafe Supercub

Someone had to pick the original number. Perhaps that number had some significance to the first owner. Did that make the original number a vanity...

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10-12-2021, 02:42 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Anti-STOL Article on AVweb in Cafe Supercub

If there was one public use un-paved airstrip in Arizona that looked half as good as any of those on the course I'd be going there almost every week....

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10-11-2021, 01:39 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Anti-STOL Article on AVweb in Cafe Supercub

I watched the Arkan STOL course description/demonstration video and have no doubt at all that I could fly that course in my FX-3. However, I would...

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10-10-2021, 06:50 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 2022 Airman’s Raffle Plane in Cafe Supercub

No. FX-3 is limited to only one window open in flight and has a speed limit of 81 MPH IAS with any window open. When I have a window open for...

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10-09-2021, 04:33 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Insurance for Legend Cub experimental student pilot? in Cafe Supercub

I called Avemco for a quote on my CubCrafters FX-3. They would not quote for hull and refused to give any reason other than "underwriting policy". ...

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10-09-2021, 03:45 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Wag 2+2 project in Member Projects in Progress

That reference seems to conveniently ignore the eligibility requirements of FAA Order 8900.1 Vol 5, Ch 5, Sec 5 para 5-1219 A. 2). "An...

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10-09-2021, 08:36 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Wag 2+2 project in Member Projects in Progress

Assume an EAB aircraft was constructed over a period of time by several different builders each of whom sold the project to the next builder. The...

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10-08-2021, 01:04 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Vinyl Stripes on a Cub? in Tips and Tricks

Yes, CubCrafters uses vinyl for stripes, logos, numbers, rudder checker board, and probably other trim areas.

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10-08-2021, 08:34 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cable Tension: do the cables ever stabilize tension wise in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

Here is one specification for PA-18 cable tensions - https://www.univair.com/content/Piper-Control-Cable-Tensions.pdf I found some discussions on...

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10-07-2021, 02:59 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 3 point landings on pavement? in The Art and Science of Flying

Strongly disagree with this assertion. An inexperienced tail wheel pilot attempting a 3 point landing and touching mains first will be very likely...

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10-07-2021, 10:06 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 3 point landings on pavement? in The Art and Science of Flying

I certainly don't think it is. However, it does not meet what I believe to be the definition of a 3 point landing.

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10-07-2021, 08:38 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cable Tension: do the cables ever stabilize tension wise in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

CubCrafters FX-3 AMM specifies 45+/-5 lb with no temperature defined. What is specified aileron cable tension for a PA-18?

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10-06-2021, 09:18 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cable Tension: do the cables ever stabilize tension wise in CubCrafters: CC18, CC11, CC19 Top Cub, Carbon Cub, and X-Cub

How will that help? Sure the cable length depends on temperature but how tension depends on temperature depends on the expansion of the cable and...

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10-06-2021, 06:29 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 3 point landings on pavement? in The Art and Science of Flying

Well I could be wrong but I don't think it's possible to land my FX-3 3 point and full stall with full flaps. That wing likes to keep flying and I'm...

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10-06-2021, 05:47 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 3 point landings on pavement? in The Art and Science of Flying

A three point landing is, by definition, a landing in which all three wheels touch simultaneously (and stay down). A cross wind equivalent would be...

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10-06-2021, 09:27 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 3 point landings on pavement? in The Art and Science of Flying

I always 3 point my FX-3 on my home airport's 7,000 ft long, 100 ft wide, paved runway. The touchdown point markers I use are about 600 feet from...

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10-05-2021, 02:09 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Two too close for comfort. in Cafe Supercub

ADS-B Out reports pressure altitude and GPS altitude. Neither is a good indication of the aircraft baro corrected altitude unless the proper...

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