DENNY

The bigger the door the better. Also having the back end removable is great for hauling long stuff. DENNY

Steve Was the slotted wing square? That should make it a bit faster than the stock round tip wing. Combine that with a slot and it should be a...

Dakota Cub has wings with slots for certified aircraft, so far no certified slats. Both will hurt top end airspeed. Stewart, when you get the...

The 4 place is an old STC, Ron Sullivian if I remember right they just make the frame. The 3 seat is a newer project STC's take a lot of time and...

Here is a link to a 0320 manual, you should find a chart that fits you engine. Looks to me that you should be burning at least 14 GPH at 2700...

On another note, Props make a huge difference on CHT'S. Change the pitch on a Borer 3 degrees and you can see a 20 degree CHT temp change. DENNY

Lycoming has fuel burn charts out, I found them when working on my plane, If I remember correctly 2700 RPM was over 14 GPH, I will try to find a link...

Fat-body is a relative term I tell my wife it is just winter emergency gear. Three types of fat cubs out now. 4 in wide body (that should be 4...

Are you asking about a wide vs narrow deck engine? If so I believe a 1956 0320 150 hp would be a narrow deck. The big question is that the motor...

I have a good flying cub that is not does not look that good from even from 30 ft, every time I ask my IA should we paint the wings he says a pilot...

Seems to me I saw a metal flap or aileron in the back of Stoddards. It would be worth a call. If you have some Morebetterdisease as you fix the...

You lucky dog!!! Both are bad. The strainer leak covered up the valve leak until the end of the year! Just suck it up and fix both. Cessna found a...

I agree, like I said with his power I don't think it will be an issue either way. I have just seen a lot of high performance tail gear come out...

TED If you are trying to find a GOOD place to get it done obviously you are a year or two late in starting the process. As far as getting cub...

Very nice system!! Great for landing and parking in wind, but a tail that high is going to hurt AOA on takeoff. Once the tailwheel touches the...

It is always better to have every part on the plane at least once before fabric goes on so you are on the right path. You could always just grind...

Had some time to think about it. Bonding the hinge is probably a bad ideal because the fabric will be covering the frame before the hinge is placed...

How about putting the hinge on the front upright part of the frame? Instead of opening with the door dropping down it will open to the front. What...

This is what happens when the 180 can't make it back to help fly out moose camp. DENNY

How is the frame attached to the top longeron? Maybe some kind of double side tape or high tech bonding agent for attaching the hinge. DENNY

Most of the stuff you say you will add will not help your takeoff. Extended gear should help. As should tall bushwheels with the correct pressure. ...

So the planes in the pics are not what you have? That had me questioning the post. No average crap allowed!!! tie the tail down and see what is the...

Are your pop rivets set into the frame you are talking about? If so that is where the screws for the door hinge should go. Do you have pics without...

On 3rd glass of wine so need to throw gas on the fire, my 13 rib 1951 18A was good to 2070 lbs with none of the pretty boy stuff. Just change the VE...

If possible I would not drill into any fuselage tube to attach a hinge. You are begging for a water leak/rust/freeze crack if you do (especially in...

Excellent work!!! 1/3 or more of my flying involves stuffing the plane to the max with a lot of pointy and odd shaped stuff, having a metal...

I not notice any improvement at all but I do have VG's on the tail and usually do full nose up trim when landing without a load. DENNY

Soooo lots of things to think about. No right or wrong just stuff. First is terms, when you say your get 2400 at takeoff what does that mean? Is...

The only downside I have heard is the electric pump takes about 1 min to cycle the ski. Never heard of a flotation issue. Lots of the hydraulic...