DENNY

First you have to define the phrase working cub. For me that is a cub with 800 pounds useful load before you add fuel. Also need some cubic inches...

The big thing is to find a good IA!!!!! Don't dream, hope for an affair, or fall in love with any plane until the IA approves of the affair!!! A...

The pilot is definitely the main contributor to the coolness of the A models. The airframes themselves can have some major issues as can the...

Basically the answer is NO. My 1951 Pa 18-A came with a 125 hp engine and a 1500 lb GWR converted for passengers. It now has a 160 hp engine with a...

Most likely because your first post sounded like you wanted a working plane not a yuppie want to be bush plane.:wink::wink::wink: Figured I would...

So far I have not been that impressed with the patrol. Not a bad plane, and it could be more of a pilot issue but not impressed enough to give up...

Digging up an old post for a new project. Dave do you happen to still have the mold for the nose bowl on the 12? DENNY

A Sutton will work but A Hot Rod exhaust will keep you warm even well below O degrees. I have a dedicated defrost, normal cabin heat is ducted to...

3 or 4 years ago the top 5 out of 15 in the bush class at Valdez all came in within a combined distance (takeoff and landing) within 9 ft of each...

How much cub time do you have? Might be best to spend all that upgrade money on gas. I know very few pilots that can actually tell you the...

Did you check the travel before you started working on it. Might have been off before you started. Start from scratch and right the wings then...

Do you have the tabs for the ELT in? DENNY

Kyle You should be able to prop a 0320/0360/0470 by hand so if you have to crank it than more 4 -6 blades with the starter it is time to trouble...

This is the beauty of having a properly instrumented engine. Especially in an experimental setting with new engine/cowling/fuel systems. I remember...

You can get a Extra tread 31 comes with a 4lb weight increase. DENNY

That video shows a lot. People often don't realize that a cub with a working load even with some wind takes a while to get into the air. The drag...

I would hang the wings on the side like picture above go to Costco or farm store for wide tow straps and cut as needed. Definitely remove prop! Do a...

One thing to consider with the big door is getting in and out of the front seat. With a standard cub door you can sit on the sill to aid in getting...

Great Job!! DENNY

A bit of late advice, but if you leave a faucet or two with a fast drip the pipes tend not to freeze when you loose heat. Plumbing down south is...

What is you airfield attitude? DENNY

Check to see that the float bowl screws are tight. Grab the air filter and give it a shake, it should not move. Also look at the sides of the float...

Have you tried metal tape over the front of the cooler itself? If you have the room try a simple wrap of fire resistant material around the oil...

Chris is having supper at my place tonight. He said he had breakfast with you this morning. We are working on a few angles. I gave you info to a...