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frequent_flyer replied to a thread Zlin Savage Norden in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

I think that's exactly what I thought of the J3 when I first flew one.

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12-03-2021, 08:11 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread PA-11 rebuild in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Needing a leak is a really poor reason for landing an aircraft. Why not make provision for in-flight relief?

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11-28-2021, 08:22 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

It's forecast to drop to a bone chilling 52 deg F tonight but warm up to about 82 deg F tomorrow. I don't know if I'll ever see sea level density...

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11-25-2021, 11:18 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Unknown prop in Cafe Supercub

Perhaps slightly related: https://nara.getarchive.net/media/airplanes-propellers-standard-aircraft-corp-nj-test-stand-hall-scott-924507?zoom=true...

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11-24-2021, 08:29 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Alaska GarminPilot /ForeFlight revisited in Cafe Supercub

Android users should perhaps consider Avare. It's free and also has free updates of all charts and plates. A donation is suggested. I run it on a...

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11-19-2021, 03:57 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Help: J3 w&b / wing loading profile in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

I like to see how you make a working weight and balance spreadsheet with only two columns. You only have mass and CG. Where does the arm go?...

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11-18-2021, 02:16 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Help: J3 w&b / wing loading profile in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

I created weight and balance spreadsheets for my racing sailplane (variable wing and tail water ballast) and for my FX-3. I have found both to be...

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11-16-2021, 04:45 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Orifice change E-2A compression tester in Cafe Supercub

No, you have misunderstood the discussion. Gauges are manufactured with 0.040 or 0.060 orifices between the input pressure gauge and the cylinder...

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11-16-2021, 10:13 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Orifice change E-2A compression tester in Cafe Supercub

You seem to be confusing an optional built in calibration orifice with the differential orifice. The differential orifice flow rate, and resulting...

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11-15-2021, 04:43 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 1st sale questions in Cafe Supercub

Well that depends on the airplane and the seller. I would have no problem at all putting a potential purchaser in either front seat of my PA-28. I...

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11-15-2021, 04:30 PM

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

"The pilot reported that, during straight-and-level flight, a large bird struck the airplane's right wing." That in itself represents an...

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11-14-2021, 03:19 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Need help finding an example AcmeAero strut FAA 337 field approval application in Cafe Supercub

Agree it's a different situation but do not agree with "never had a TC in the US, and were never eligible for a Standard certificate". My sailplane...

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11-13-2021, 07:45 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Need help finding an example AcmeAero strut FAA 337 field approval application in Cafe Supercub

I owned and operated a sailplane registered as experimental - racing, exhibition for many years. The only burden was sending an annual program...

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11-13-2021, 09:12 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Prop Clearance on Wheel Penetration Skis in Ski Flying Forum

§ 23.925 Propeller clearance. Unless smaller clearances are substantiated, propeller clearances, with the airplane at the most adverse combination...

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11-13-2021, 08:20 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Prop Clearance on Wheel Penetration Skis in Ski Flying Forum

Don't understand that. Why can't they order an 80 inch from Hartzel. The prop goes on the airplane very late in the build process. Cubcrafters...

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11-11-2021, 10:11 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Orifice change E-2A compression tester in Cafe Supercub

Yes, understand that. You sent your earlier reply while I was composing mine. I had simply forgotten about SI 1191 in the years my 0.040 tester has...

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11-11-2021, 09:38 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Orifice change E-2A compression tester in Cafe Supercub

What was bothering me was - why did I buy an 0.040 tester when FAA says I should be using an 0.060 tester. This only came up because my IA forgot...

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11-11-2021, 08:40 AM

frequent_flyer started a thread Orifice change E-2A compression tester in Cafe Supercub

I have an ETC E-2A differential compression tester that was manufactured with a 0.040 inch orifice. Does this tester have a removable orifice? ...

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11-10-2021, 05:39 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Help identifying old skis in Ski Flying Forum

Some info on Heath 725 here - https://tinyurl.com/nyys2dff (I don't know anything about the skis, I was just tempted to have a look to see what I...

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