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Yesterday, 04:04 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Bill Rusk saved my life in Cafe Supercub

The upper and lower rows are not independent nor can they made to be so. I use the light more for recognition than night landings and takeoffs (which...

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12-05-2019, 02:10 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Official 2019 New Holstein Fly In Thread - July 19 -24 in Supercub Gatherings

Never too soon!

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12-05-2019, 01:59 PM

OLDCROWE started a thread RAF InReach mini deal in Cafe Supercub

The RAF is currently running a special for a package centered around the IN Reach Mini, no big savings on the unit but you do get some nice extra...

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12-02-2019, 08:37 PM

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

I have to ask: how much do the wings cost already built vs. the mess of parts that must be assembled? I believe the wing kit is 13.5 and a fully...

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12-01-2019, 07:32 PM

Tim replied to a thread What’s on your coffee table? in Cafe Supercub

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11-30-2019, 10:49 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Denny I suspect we are basically on the same page, just saying it differently. An aft CG will lower stall speed. I can't find my notes from my...

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11-30-2019, 08:21 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Denny I will have to spend a little time doing some homework to find the sources and references. But the stabilizer and trim do not compensate for...

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11-29-2019, 06:24 PM

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

And finally....here are some pictures for reference. The flaps are pretty much like the ailerons. Don't forget to reverse the washout shims when you...

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11-29-2019, 04:02 PM

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

It will be pretty obvious where the reinforcing plates go. It is really helpful to have LOTS of clecos here. Go bum some off your Vans RV friends....

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11-29-2019, 12:18 PM

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

Time to Build Another Jig We need to make a jig to hold the flap and aileron straight and square while we drill and rivet it together. So,...

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11-29-2019, 11:30 AM

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

TRAILING EDGE INSTALL AND JIG You should be at this point. You can lay the TE on but don't attach it just yet. It is really important that it...

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11-29-2019, 11:01 AM

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

Next we will rivet on the nose ribs The flat side of the rib goes toward the hinge side and the NOSE ribs all face in toward the hinge. There...

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11-27-2019, 08:54 PM

Tim replied to a thread PA-12 Weight in Tail Any Documentation? in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

My 2+2 was almost at the front of the CG. After reading Bill's post I strapped a 5lb piece of steel to the T3. I could tell it made a difference. I...

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11-26-2019, 09:10 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread AK airport/airstrip - choosing stability in Cafe Supercub

One consideration (I have been told), if you are looking in the Wasilla/Palmer/Wolf Lake/Anderson Lake etc, is to learn from the locals about the...

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11-22-2019, 04:26 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Super Cub pa-18 door latch in Modifications

Steve did mine that way and its handy, only issue was the paint build up in the allen bolt so I ground down the key a bit...

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11-22-2019, 10:34 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Hangar Door Insulation in Cafe Supercub

Small orders for me but my last order filled at 1.34 and we grow it around here, likely 1.60 come Jan/Feb.

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11-21-2019, 01:36 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Hangar Door Insulation in Cafe Supercub

That likely comes from what the code official determines the occupancy of the hanger to be, if treated as a private detached garage = no rating...

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11-21-2019, 01:24 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Hangar Door Insulation in Cafe Supercub

My door is a floating door that moves up and swings in one piece. We insulated it from the outside with standard metal building faced fiberglass...

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11-19-2019, 05:51 PM

Tim replied to a thread Whirlwind Ground Adjust? in Cafe Supercub

Jim, I like mine, fat for a long trip, or fine for competition. I leave mine in a happy medium. That setting gives me more cruise than my Catto and...

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11-17-2019, 12:33 PM

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

Then we will put a hinge bracket there. Make sure you use the right hinge bracket. The flap brackets are longer than the aileron brackets. Also, we...

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11-17-2019, 08:04 AM

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

Building the Flaps and Ailerons First and this is ..... IMPORTANT..... DO NOT BEND THE SPARS!!!!! The spars come bundled together and taped...

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11-16-2019, 08:07 PM

Tim replied to a thread North East Winter Fun in Supercub Gatherings

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