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02-21-2021, 09:15 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Where did you fly today? in Cafe Supercub

Just a lake pulling out bison hunters

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02-19-2021, 09:59 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Thank you everyone!! I am in your debt :) go Alaska!! in Cafe Supercub

Congratulations! keep us posted and ask Ernie if it is safe!

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02-18-2021, 07:35 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Texas popsicle in Cafe Supercub

You would be in heaven with skis!!

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02-18-2021, 07:26 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 26” Goodyear on A185F in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I don't disagree that my situation was asking more of the tires than they can do... which is why I believe that they are useless for off airport use....

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02-17-2021, 01:37 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread C180/185 jackscrew inspection cover in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I wonder how much that will add to the price?:wink:

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02-17-2021, 12:05 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 26” Goodyear on A185F in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

PA-12, 9 PSI, Still lots of stiff sidewall, both tube cores in same landing without skidding the tires. Never use them again without a blimp over...

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02-17-2021, 11:55 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Getting pa18/Edo2000 onto trailer in Float Operations

Wise words. As I have aged, not all with grace, I have discovered that often the method in which takes the least amount of physical effort is...

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02-16-2021, 07:56 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread 26” Goodyear on A185F in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Free would not be worth the install. my experience

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02-15-2021, 11:43 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread FS: One owner 1976 A185F Amphib For Sale in Airplanes

Wait until JB gets a couple of goats... Oh, Pete, Wheel 185's have been advertised with a "2" starting the price recently.

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02-15-2021, 11:29 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread O-320-B2B (160 hp) - applying full throttle results in huge EGT drop in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

My first thought is that your "economy" jet is working well. I apologize if my technical term is not correct, but your carb is designed to add a...

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02-15-2021, 11:11 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread C180/185 jackscrew inspection cover in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

It has been a lot of years since I was having to do that project, but YIKES! trying to get my big mitts inside and get the chain just right,...

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02-13-2021, 02:02 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread First Flight N90AK, the Monster Cub takes off in Member Projects in Progress

Wow! Congratulations!

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02-12-2021, 12:56 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread I am having a hard time in Alaska. May I ask for some advice? in Cafe Supercub

Do you have enough jobs for the rest of us? I agree, it is not the most fun, or safe place to fly. That said, if you take the opportunity to...

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02-11-2021, 11:23 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Tail AD in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

I support your view, but if you need to pull the tail off, might as well extend inspection times with the kit. I do recognize I fly in a bit more...

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02-11-2021, 11:08 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread 180/185/182 Tailcone Repair explained by Bushwheel Bill in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Please don't: Some of us think slower than he talks, the pause and rewind work also

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02-11-2021, 09:47 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Tail AD in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

In case you can not read, like me, cool video: ...

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02-11-2021, 12:00 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

Balmy -13 on downwind today. -20 working ground support yesterday. Days are getting longer.

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02-10-2021, 03:15 PM

aktango58 replied to a thread Tail AD in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Another view, it WILL be needed in the future, and if things go bad they go really bad. Why not just spend your lovely bride's money and do it while...

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02-10-2021, 11:11 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Glad I removed my Tail Section! in Cafe Supercub

Hey guys, I Can not say much, but will give great kudos to the NTSB. It was -20F when they went out to the crash site. I can tell you the AD...

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02-10-2021, 11:04 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Super Cub through a 32’ door in Cafe Supercub

Seen a Seebee with tip extensions go though a 40' door like that. The key, as said before, is the walls inside. The Hangar was 60' wide, with a 40'...

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02-10-2021, 10:57 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread Tail AD in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Did my tail years ago. Taking off the tail sounds way more scary than it is, just a little time. (Note, if you try to do it outside on the ramp it...

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02-10-2021, 10:48 AM

aktango58 replied to a thread I am having a hard time in Alaska. May I ask for some advice? in Cafe Supercub

As folks have said, don't give up!! Don't take the first 'no' either! While companies like Security might not be interested at all, and no is...

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