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Today, 07:29 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Constant Speed Prop PA 18 Experimental with Titan 180 hp in Experimental Cubs

Lots and lots of folks are running a Catto composite prop and I have not heard of anyone complaining of rock damage. Bill

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Yesterday, 01:31 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Where would you have a super cub worked on? in Super Cub Repair Facilities

I would offer another caution. Those shops that are not really into Super Cubs, who don’t frequent this website will quite probably leave you with a...

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Yesterday, 12:07 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Does your C180 cylinder baffle look like this? in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Log book time and Lee Pierce growth rings, do not always appear to coincide.

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10-13-2019, 08:46 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread WAD 2019 It is Time in Supercub Gatherings

Burro Thanks for all the pictures. Bummed I am not there. Ya'll have a great time for me, living vicariously...... Bill

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10-12-2019, 06:36 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Does your C180 cylinder baffle look like this? in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Airplanes IO520 conversion, on 180K, baffles installed by them. Unless I’m up high running peak #4 is hottest then it’s no. 5. Yesterday,...

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10-12-2019, 05:28 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Thank you Pete. Per your input I immediately edited that into post 51 but it never hurts to repeat it. Even with the braces the fabric can bow the...

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10-11-2019, 06:54 PM

Tim replied to a thread Flightradar24 in Everything Else (formerly:My Other Plane Is A....)

Thanks a lot, something else to distract me Sent from my Pixel 2 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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10-11-2019, 08:47 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Wing Tip Bracing There are 5 braces that are the same size and one that is a little shorter. The short one goes at the TE. They are...

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10-10-2019, 01:42 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Now we have to sand and shape the end of the tip bow so it will fit in that LE cup. Patience young Skywalker. Patience. Sand,...

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10-10-2019, 01:27 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Wing Tip Bow Now we are on the last steps. Everything here applies to the wing tip. You will need these packets.

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10-10-2019, 10:42 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Tank Bay Stuff We need to replace these screws with flush rivets. There will be a sheet metal wing fairing over the top so we need it to lay...

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10-10-2019, 09:47 AM

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

Looks great. Thanks for posting. Bill

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10-10-2019, 07:51 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

False Spar/ TE Install Don't tighten the bolts to the hangars just yet. If you did so loosen them up a bit. First draw a line in the...

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10-10-2019, 06:03 AM

Tim replied to a thread Super Cub project in Cafe Supercub

Nice Dave Sent from my Pixel 2 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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10-09-2019, 02:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Trailing Edge Stuff We need to put a spring on the flap bellcrank like this. So drill a hole in the tank strap to the left of the flap...

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10-09-2019, 10:10 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Leading Edge Next we are going to put the leading edge on. Easiest if you put the wing with the spar at the edge of the table or off the saw...

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10-09-2019, 08:28 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Fuel Tank Straps Time to install the tank straps. If you are running 18 gallon tanks you will have 2 straps, 24 gallon tanks have 3 straps. The...

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10-09-2019, 08:12 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

#3 Compression Strut Pulley

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10-09-2019, 07:49 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Wing Trammeling The first bay is pretty much fixed by the drag tube that goes through the gas tank. It is bolted in and there is no adjustment....

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10-08-2019, 04:47 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

They are very close to stock except for a large box at the rear spar wing strut attach area like this......... As you know the weak point for...

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10-08-2019, 04:01 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Foam Gap Seal Kit for Pa-18 in Cafe Supercub

I don't need to carry any power to have full elevator and rudder authority when landing where I did previously.

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10-08-2019, 01:59 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Drag anti drag wires/tubes You will need this packet This is the drag tube that goes through the tank. Shows the bolt set up. The nut...

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10-08-2019, 11:30 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Next we will attach the ribs. The front side of the front spar is pre drilled and the backside of the aft spar is predrilled. It does help to have a...

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10-08-2019, 11:20 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Compression Strut #4 (N strut) You need these packets Note the wire pulls have slightly different bends. The shallow angle goes toward...

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10-08-2019, 10:21 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Compression Struts #2, 3, 4 (N strut), and 5 Compression struts 2 and 3 are pretty much the same except 3 gets double wire pulls on both ends ...

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10-08-2019, 09:54 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Compression Struts The first compression strut (next to rib #1) will hit the wing attach fitting on the front spar. We will be using the upper...

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10-08-2019, 09:02 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Aileron Pulley on aft spar at lift strut Going to need these packets to install the pulley and bracket that attaches at the aft lift strut...

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10-08-2019, 08:22 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Building a Javron Wing Kit in Member Projects in Progress

Lift Strut Fittings Next we will attach the lift strut fittings. These will also include pulleys and a aileron hinge point. We will start...

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