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07-02-2022, 08:46 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread G in Cafe Supercub

You're kidding I assume. It was about 85 deg F here at 4:30 am so I decided it was a nice cool day and went to the airport to try the clear the...

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07-02-2022, 06:58 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Spelling mistake or.., in Cafe Supercub

Are piolets the only ones able to decode and execute 2 & 4 and then 3?? Did that code actually open the gate?

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07-02-2022, 03:43 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Non current a&p privileges in Experimental Cubs

I checked the operating limitations for my Experimental Exhibition / Air Racing sailplane that were issued 20 years ago. The format is very...

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07-02-2022, 03:23 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Non current a&p privileges in Experimental Cubs

Did you read the extract from my EAB operational limitations? If so, how do you reconcile the references to Part 43 Appendix D with your statement...

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07-02-2022, 12:57 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Non current a&p privileges in Experimental Cubs

Sure, that's why I qualified my comment with "a condition inspection on an owned aircraft."

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07-02-2022, 12:29 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Non current a&p privileges in Experimental Cubs

14 CFR 43 is a paradox. It says it does not apply to experimental yet some operating limitations specifically call out Part 43 Appendix D as being...

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07-02-2022, 07:19 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread D.A.'s new 105 Special in Modifications

No need to tell me, I had the gear fold on a Scout many years ago. Land, taxi back, almost stopped, and down went the wing. I went from 8.50 to...

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07-02-2022, 07:07 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Non current a&p privileges in Experimental Cubs

There are, to the best of my knowledge, no recent experience requirements for the holder of a repairman certificate to perform a condition inspection...

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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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