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05-09-2021, 09:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread L-21 Javron in Member Projects in Progress

Congratulations!!!! Thanks for posting!! Bill

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05-08-2021, 01:19 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Sensenich Ground Adjustable Prop in Cafe Supercub

82/43 on a 160hp PA-18 rigged PERFECT plus the Thrust Line mod and I get 92 mph at 2400rpm. Same everything else and I get 102 with my 74/56 Cruise...

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05-08-2021, 10:39 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Folding front seat mod— need extra padding for front seat in Cafe Supercub

Place a high density foam pad in-between your seat cushion and the springs. Think stadium seat pad or I use a camo turkey cushion from Wal-Mart...

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05-07-2021, 10:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Aircraft Spruce shipping charges in Cafe Supercub

Steve (et al) I have had some experience with UPS. They will not ship to a PO Box. But they will deliver to the post office. So instead of putting...

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05-07-2021, 08:51 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Airframes Aluminum Strut Issue in Super Cub Sick Bay

Piper wasn't always consistent, are there perhaps different lengths of Strut attach brackets in the world?

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05-05-2021, 10:59 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Removing header tanks? in Cafe Supercub

That is a good approach but if you copy their design it would be appropriate to pay for the privilege.

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05-05-2021, 10:57 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Airframes Aluminum Strut Issue in Super Cub Sick Bay

Have you tried reversing them, the second pic it looks like they could be directionally challenged.

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05-04-2021, 11:45 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Registering new airstrip with FAA in Cafe Supercub

Not sure why you singled me out but yes I understand the regs. well, having done many airspace studies and won a very significant case with the FAA. ...

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05-04-2021, 09:46 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Registering new airstrip with FAA in Cafe Supercub

Like was said above, VERIFY your local zoning requirements and/or limitations first.

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05-03-2021, 10:39 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread new interesting oil change tool in Tips and Tricks

Will it matter where you punch it, high or low? Be nice not to have to wack it at the end furthest away from the bracket.

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04-30-2021, 07:58 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Best Supercub gas cap ? in Cafe Supercub

Haven't had that issue and been running them for 10 years but the fuel lube sure helps because they are a tight fit.

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04-29-2021, 11:04 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Best Supercub gas cap ? in Cafe Supercub

I use the these on my 150 now 160 hp Super Cub and have never had an issue, well other than the cost when I lost one. ...

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04-28-2021, 01:05 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread aerial scattering in The Art and Science of Flying

Best I have ever participated in was watching part of a buddy's cremains get shot out of the yacht club's old signal cannon, they had it aimed upwind...

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04-23-2021, 07:48 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread O320 weight in Cafe Supercub

So the point I am trying to make is you can add weight to the airplane for nothing. Two engines 0-320 both put out the same Hp but one weighs 20...

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04-23-2021, 07:35 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread O320 weight in Cafe Supercub

Kevin Honestly....no. I had access to a large rebuilding shop at Poplar Grove. Went in and the manager of the engine rebuild shop (Dave Mitock)...

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