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01-14-2021, 09:27 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

Ok, so on a longeron, is diameter or wall thickness going to get you the "biggest bang for the buck" or biggest strength gain for the weight gain?...

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01-14-2021, 09:15 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Stewart System review in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Being a flap, I'd double cover it, but that's me. Is that the iron that Consolidated puts out??? John

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01-11-2021, 11:15 AM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Fuselage advice in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I thought the biggest strength gain per pound was by going up in diameter, not wall thickness? John

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01-10-2021, 10:04 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA-18 wing rebuild in Super Cub Sick Bay

I use the EkoEtch and do a small section at a time, and rinse with hot water on a sponge. I haven't blasted or anything. I just did tank covers the...

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01-09-2021, 10:24 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA-18 wing rebuild in Super Cub Sick Bay

I've been using it since the mid-90's...long before it was Stewart Systems..... Just remember, it's a waterborne, so clean everything and etch the...

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01-07-2021, 09:16 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Wing Inter-Rib Bracing...What to do??? in Member Projects in Progress

Yep, blind stitch the bottom and run them together just like a normal stitch, then when you get past the leading edge, start a normal stitch. Works...

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01-06-2021, 12:00 AM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Wing Inter-Rib Bracing...What to do??? in Member Projects in Progress

Yes they are. I sent you a PM. John

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01-04-2021, 08:00 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Wing Inter-Rib Bracing...What to do??? in Member Projects in Progress

I always do it. It's a matter of maybe 3 ounces on the whole airplane? It wont hurt anything at all. Cheap insurance. We recommend it in the manual...

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01-03-2021, 09:29 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA-11 C85-12 Prop recommendations in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

I had 46 on my Tcraft and it was great for cruise, but I couldn't get off the ground with 2 people on skis, so had it repitched to 42 and it's...

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01-02-2021, 10:06 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Has anyone shipped floats within the last few years? in Float Operations

EDO 2000's fit fine on top of a Suburban if you pull the spreader and flip them upside down. Rigging will all fit inside easy. John

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01-01-2021, 10:22 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread PA12 Flight Characteristics Vs. PA18 in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

We dropped a Fairchild 24 when we hung a Jake on it, the same way. Interesting...and fun, once the initial spook wore off!:-P I would imagine the...

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12-28-2020, 10:38 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread It's only a matter of time before they realize GA is still using leaded fuel in Cafe Supercub

I remember when I was hauling fuel. We bought a half million gallons of unlead at a jobber and started to haul...it looked like iced tea and stunk...

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12-24-2020, 09:01 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread CP machine tool foot shear in Tips and Tricks

I always thought one of those would be as handy as a shirt pocket!! John

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12-23-2020, 02:26 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread CP machine tool foot shear in Tips and Tricks

I've had one for about 25+ years. It's fine. Not near the price of a Tensmith or Pexto...but straight is straight and this cuts straight. I took the...

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12-20-2020, 11:32 PM

Hardtailjohn replied to a thread Removing something trapped under fabric in Super Cub Sick Bay

You MIGHT be able to snake a smooth hook, like a chip chaser in under there, but the emphasis is on the MIGHT! The other solution might be to slice...

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