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Yesterday, 07:43 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Video I usually try to do a video for each of my visitors, but last year I had video burnout pretty bad. It takes a lot of time to make a video....

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Yesterday, 07:03 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!! Jay and I were in the boat, fishing and this guy wandered out to the shore. It was a great opportunity. He did not seem to...

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Yesterday, 04:09 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Then it was off to the Checats Cabin in Misty Fiords. This is a beautiful lake, great setting, but the outlet to the lake is near the cabin. All the...

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Yesterday, 03:39 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Paul - straight floats would work fine. Land at Kenmore in Seattle for fuel, then Campbell River is a good stop on the BC coast, then on up to...

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Yesterday, 12:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Over the Cascade mountains. It is about 2.5 hours from Sandpoint to a small strip right on the border of Canada north of Bellingham, called Lynden....

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Yesterday, 10:25 AM

Bill Rusk started a thread Floats to Alaska - 2020 in Tales of the PA18

Folks This is a little in arrears but thought I'd throw this out there. I hope you learn a little and perhaps get motivated to go on an...

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02-28-2021, 09:19 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Alaska fish & hunt - Patrol or Cub in Experimental Cubs

Well.....guess I better jump in. I built a Javron Cub. It is a Supercub...... and flys like a supercub. If you are going to build a Backcountry or...

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02-26-2021, 02:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Where to start removing weight in Cafe Supercub

Seats are likely more than 5 pounds. Remember the 90% rule. You don’t need a 5 hour seat if 90% of your flights are less than an hour. floor boards...

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02-18-2021, 10:41 PM

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

Outstanding! Congratulations! Bill

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02-16-2021, 10:37 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread depth finder in Cafe Supercub

Well.......it might not work under all situations but I'm a big fan of trying. I love that folks are trying and innovating. I'm sure folks said this...

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02-13-2021, 02:02 AM

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

A huge congratulations Bob. Well done! Can’t wait to see it fly. See you in May Bill

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02-10-2021, 09:42 PM

scout88305 replied to a thread I am having a hard time in Alaska. May I ask for some advice? in Cafe Supercub

https://www.adn.com/bush-pilot/article/bethel-flight-school-provides-opportunity-aspiring-alaska-pilots/2013/06/09/

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