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Yesterday, 02:23 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Rib stich or rivet in Experimental Cubs

Take a look at any CubCrafters aircraft. Not a single stitch but hundreds of fabric rivets. I assume it's a lot quicker. Don't know of any...

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Yesterday, 01:01 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

My PA-28-180 manual lists the gross at 2,450 and "standard" empty weight at 1,404. The earliest W/B seems to indicate my airplane came out of the...

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Yesterday, 09:46 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cessna missing logs 20 yrs ago in Cafe Supercub

I wonder how long ago that was. I'd "dump" my PA-28-180 with complete airframe logs for $35 grand today. First one with the money can have it.

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Yesterday, 09:21 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

I have always assumed the 180 and the 182 had similar performance and useful load but it seems I was way wrong on that. I have a PA-28-180 (last...

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12-04-2022, 04:23 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread G3X Touch firmware 9.12 in All Things Electrical

If you have a G5 integrated with your G3X system be aware of the following: The 9.12 G3X firmware updates any connected GTR 200 radio and any...

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12-04-2022, 02:17 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

I have seen reports that some CubCrafers owners have tried it but no reports that anyone who tried it decided to keep it. Many, if not all, Part...

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12-04-2022, 01:14 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Super Cyclone in Member Projects in Progress

No, you didn't imagine it. The Dynon installation requirement seems to be far more stringent than Garmin's: Mounting requirements for the...

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12-04-2022, 12:55 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Super Cyclone in Member Projects in Progress

Ok, but the GMU xx is a magnetometer not an ADAHRS. To the best of my knowledge there is no calibration procedure to correct Garmin magnetomer...

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12-04-2022, 09:58 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Super Cyclone in Member Projects in Progress

What ADAHRS is that? Garmin GSU 25 allows a huge tolerance on mounting. Any error is removed by calibration. The reference angle has to be set...

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12-03-2022, 11:32 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Cessna missing logs 20 yrs ago in Cafe Supercub

"No damage history" is entirely consistent with missing logs. The history of the damage is lost with the logs. No damage history means no history...

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12-03-2022, 02:26 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Should I buy a 2nd plane- " fast family hauler" in Cafe Supercub

Depends on the model. My only 206 time is in a P206. Just like a 182 for right seat egress. Also just like the 182 when both have a top hinged jump...

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12-01-2022, 09:29 AM

frequent_flyer started a thread G3X Touch firmware 9.12 in All Things Electrical

Garmin G3X Touch experimental firmware version 9.12 is now available and seems to include several useful updates. The one I'm most interested in is...

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12-01-2022, 08:47 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

Thanks for the alert notice though. It told me that experimental G3X Touch firmware 9.12 is available. it not only fixes the auto trim problem but...

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12-01-2022, 08:28 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

Only applies if optional auto trim is installed. I don't know how common that option is but it's not used by CubCrafters. With the basic pitch...

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11-29-2022, 01:07 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Homebuilders registration question in Cafe Supercub

That's an interesting checklist. Thanks for posting. There are several items for which a CubCrafters FX-3 would be non-compliant. I wonder who...

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11-29-2022, 11:49 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Too funny not to share in Lighter than Air - Flying Humor

If you want technical rather than an attempt at humour - the transfer direction and rate do not depend on the quantity/amount inside or outside. ...

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11-28-2022, 02:11 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

Is it the uncommanded rapid acceleration you want to oppose or is it the resulting nose over tendency? How much would you expect adding power to...

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11-28-2022, 12:45 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

Take a tall object with a small base. Make it move horizontally toward an obstruction that impacts the object at its base. The base of the tall...

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11-28-2022, 12:09 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

Power, actually thrust, increases the couple tending to nose the airplane over. If power helps prevent nose over I assume it is because of propwash...

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11-28-2022, 11:42 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Aussie Experimental Supercub build in Member Projects in Progress

Is here any extended gear that does not move the axles forward?

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11-28-2022, 10:49 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

Ah, but you are describing the gear as longer not taller. The advantage comes from moving the axles forward not from moving the airplane higher...

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11-28-2022, 08:41 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

I would suggest that, for an aircraft being rapidly decelerated by deep snow, the height of the CG above the point of rotation may be of at least as...

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11-26-2022, 05:11 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 35s; The good, the bad and the ugly. in Modifications

It all depends on the mission. I found 26 inch ABW to be better than 8.50 for the conditions I usually see ( usually soft and sandy but sometimes...

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11-25-2022, 12:28 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Anyone have autopilot in their cub? in Cafe Supercub

The Garmin GSA 28 servos have essentially zero resistance to being back driven when not engaged. I suppose any linkage will have some resistance but...

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11-24-2022, 10:47 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Datum ski issue in Ski Flying Forum

I find the Ideal crimper with interchangeable dies to be adequate for ring terminals, butt splices, and coax termination. One is shown here but...

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11-24-2022, 08:17 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread Constant Speed Prop for O-360 - PA-18 Experimental in Cafe Supercub

You may want to research the minimum governing speed of the prop/governor combination you are considering. A high minimum governing speed may impact...

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11-23-2022, 01:03 PM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread 24th Anniversary of the crash that led to SuperCub.Org in Cafe Supercub

One advantage of my low wing PA-28 is that I can check both gas caps one last time while I'm in the seat. I have not left one off the FX-3 yet but...

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11-23-2022, 09:04 AM

frequent_flyer replied to a thread FAA Extending Aircraft Registration Period to Seven Years in In The News

The cost of the 3 year renewal was not significant to me. What was significant is that, if I missed a renewal, my IA would not sign off an annual...

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