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Today, 10:57 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread 2020 Alaska Airmen's Show Confirmed! in Supercub Gatherings

Lord willing, I look forward to seeing everyone there! Bill

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Yesterday, 07:06 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Power flow / Leading Edge or Sutton or Atlee Dodge HD + Univair stacks? in Cafe Supercub

I have the Sutton with the extra heat material welded in, I think they call it the "Arctic" version (but I can't find that on their website) and I...

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Yesterday, 01:15 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Aerial Gunnery from plane in Modifications

Makes me wonder which one would skip the furthest across a pond...

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01-20-2020, 07:23 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Bushwheel Bill's New Trim Wheel Video in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Dang Bill, where were you when I need you. Just last year my AI and I went thru mine, what a cluster when that pin eats the sprocket we finally...

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01-19-2020, 06:32 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Why We Pre-Flight in The Art and Science of Flying

Fortunately, I know where there are several spares...

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01-19-2020, 11:30 AM

OLDCROWE started a thread Why We Pre-Flight in The Art and Science of Flying

I flew a couple of times yesterday, walked around really good the first flight and took a fast lap before each start up, and when I landed it was...

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01-19-2020, 09:41 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread 35” wheel options - experimental in Experimental Cubs

I agree with the question regarding 8 pounds. I’ve weighed a lot of wheels, brakes etc. 8 pounds sounds pretty optimistic. if weight is an issue...

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01-18-2020, 08:41 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Which States have high Aircraft Property and Sales taxes? in Cafe Supercub

Oklahoma charges excise tax (3.25% same as for a car) for vehicle purchases, but honors what was paid on previous purchases when brought into our...

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01-16-2020, 10:51 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Garmin's got new stuff out. in All Things Electrical

I'd be interested in a pirep from a bumpy day with a pilot wearing tri-foculs. I had to turn off some stuff on my Aspen due to overload and that...

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01-13-2020, 06:10 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Help! How do you organize your misc hardware? in Cafe Supercub

Those are "Flat Files" (the picture is sideways) These days with everything going digital, you can find them cheap at used office furniture places.

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01-12-2020, 06:10 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread CubCrafters 3X3 gear in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

DW might have a set for sale Bill

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01-11-2020, 07:38 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Hanger Heat in Cafe Supercub

Absolutely love mine, that’s a “Basic 12”. I run it so you barley feel air moving in the winter (about 30% on the VFD) to de-stratify the air which...

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01-10-2020, 07:34 PM

Tim replied to a thread ADS-B Issues in All Things Electrical

So with no ADS B, and flying near a class B or C airspace with just a transponder can one still get flight following? Sent from my Pixel 2 using...

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01-10-2020, 07:51 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread FS: 1947 pa-12, 40,000. in Airplanes

Yes, sold. Thanks for asking. Bill

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01-09-2020, 10:01 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Hanger Heat in Cafe Supercub

For inside, run black steel. The metallic flex stuff is not lightning friendly, it lacks sufficient conductivity which perforates it.

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01-09-2020, 02:44 PM

Tim replied to a thread Hanger Heat in Cafe Supercub

Ask the gas company what to use outside. My hangar is 32X45, I heat it with a 35k btu Modine hot shot heater mounted in one corner on the ceiling. I...

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01-09-2020, 09:02 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread New PPONK in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Really Stewart. A Laminar flow stream moves more quantity and turbulent flow stream, learned that basic of flow dynamics long before I took it in...

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01-06-2020, 09:04 PM

Tim replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 19/20 in Supercub Gatherings

No snow and warm temps. It snowed all day we got an inch, the sun came out and it all melted Sent from my Pixel 2 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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01-04-2020, 11:10 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Shutter on Oil Cooler.. Now what? in Cafe Supercub

Perry I think most of the info is...

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01-04-2020, 12:47 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Shutter on Oil Cooler.. Now what? in Cafe Supercub

My first cub had a oil cooler shutter. About all I could manage was a 20 degree difference open to closed. In the winter I was not able to get my oil...

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01-04-2020, 08:08 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread LONE STAR STOL Competition in Supercub Gatherings

Depends, is there a trophy for the highest decibels generated.

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01-04-2020, 08:03 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Temperature Inversions in Cafe Supercub

I’ll save every body else the time to “google it” (I sure had to).

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01-03-2020, 02:54 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread LONE STAR STOL Competition in Supercub Gatherings

You entering your motor coach? :lol:

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12-31-2019, 03:24 PM

Tim replied to a thread Rodent prevention in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Iv been using this stuff for years, and check the trap line daily Sent from my Pixel 2 using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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12-31-2019, 01:25 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Rodent prevention in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

You need a tippy bucket mouse trap. Basically a bucket of water with a ramp up to the top and a spinney bait holder that will tip and drop them in...

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12-31-2019, 01:04 PM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Super cub landing air speeds in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

After you do what S2D recommended, get comfortable in slow flight, in all slow configurations. Practice that slow flight decent up high using a...

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12-28-2019, 11:36 AM

OLDCROWE replied to a thread Iceland? in Cafe Supercub

Update: According to my daughter and her husband who travel extensively and know where the deals are, it’s an amazing stop to make on the way back...

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12-28-2019, 10:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Super Cub Plans? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Yes, Northstar is still your best bet. Although you can access most of the drawings off of Christian Sturm‘s website as well. You are correct, lots...

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12-28-2019, 08:52 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Super Cub Plans? in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Cashcrazy To the best of my knowledge there are no plans that include the "Alaska Mods". There is a list of most mods and a little info about...

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