View Profile: Charlie Longley

Yesterday, 09:03 PM

algonquin replied to a thread General C180 questions. in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

Here is a good tip for Skywagons! Door handles are Ford Falcon.Mac’s in western NY SELLS THE $274.00 handle for under $20.00. The part number is the...

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Yesterday, 08:38 PM

algonquin replied to a thread Binoculars in Website Q & A

When I was a LEO in FL , I flew nights a lot hunting for bad guys. I used a pair of 7x 30 compact. I would turn the lights about off in the cockpit...

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04-11-2021, 08:19 PM

algonquin started a thread Flying from Alaska to the lower 48 in Cafe Supercub

Wondering if anybody knows the current status of flying thru Canada from AK to the lower 48. I need to fly a Husky down in late summer and just...

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04-07-2021, 08:11 PM

algonquin replied to a thread DHC-2 Ownership Cost in DeHavliand: DHC-2 DHC-3 Beaver, Otter

Also forgot, Kenmore is good to do business with, not cheap, but good . Viking is also the same, but will help you also. We personally didn’t enjoy...

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04-07-2021, 08:02 PM

algonquin replied to a thread DHC-2 Ownership Cost in DeHavliand: DHC-2 DHC-3 Beaver, Otter

Our Beaver has the Barron Kits complete: wings, leading edges, droop aeilrons, leading edges, wing tips. Angles of both the wing and tail are...

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04-03-2021, 08:15 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Charlie’s Super Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

Welding is all done. Wow the 3rd seat X is stout! I crawled in and stood on it. Little to no flex.

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04-02-2021, 12:22 AM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread 2nd dose of Pfizer in Cafe Supercub

I did the second shot of Pfizer a few weeks ago. Didn’t really notice any symptoms. My in-laws did Moderna and it kicked their ass.

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04-02-2021, 12:20 AM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Interesting material for interior panels in Tips and Tricks

I am thinking about sticking with aluminum on my Super Cub project.

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04-02-2021, 12:17 AM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Interesting material for interior panels in Tips and Tricks

I’ve used that stuff on my boat. It doesn’t glue that well with 1300L. I might give it another try if I can find a compatible glue.

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03-30-2021, 09:49 AM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Looking for A&P Northern Oregon/Southern Washington in Super Cub Repair Facilities

Get Tom Murphy’s to do the inspection.

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03-28-2021, 02:01 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Starting issue in Super Cub Sick Bay

It sounds like a mag issue to me. Who did the service?

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03-28-2021, 09:09 AM

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

OK cool! I am going to do the horizontal tail feathers on my Schleicher ASW-20 glider at the end of the season.

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03-28-2021, 12:08 AM

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

Marty do you think I can wet sand Ekopoly Premium? I am talking 1000 and 1200 grit 3M sandpaper followed by rubbing compound.

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03-27-2021, 10:02 PM

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

I am kicking around the idea of stripping the gel coat off my glider and redoing it with Stewart’s. Has anyone done long fiberglass wings with it?...

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03-27-2021, 09:17 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Carb heat issues in a Super cub 0320 150 in Cafe Supercub

Check your intake gaskets.

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03-27-2021, 07:45 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Test flight after full restoration L18-C in Cafe Supercub

Haha nice! I am pretty sure my old battery box is in your airplane. Goshawk bought it off me for a L-18 project.

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03-27-2021, 04:17 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Charlie’s Super Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

My welder was like, “Charlie why didn’t you have your fuselage blasted? It makes my job easier.” So I just got the fuselage back from the...

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03-27-2021, 08:39 AM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Test flight after full restoration L18-C in Cafe Supercub

Who did the restoration?

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03-18-2021, 08:01 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Leading Edge Clamping Tools in Everything Else

I am going to circumvent the need for clamps by buying a set of wings from Dakota Cubs.8)

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03-18-2021, 08:44 AM

algonquin replied to a thread FS: Cessna 185 Landing gear legs,hubs, stinger, tailwheel. in Parts and Pieces

Thanks always wondered, I never messed with them much. I changed it to the wide fork and glider tire and it’s in my shop hiding. I change the whole...

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03-17-2021, 08:07 PM

algonquin replied to a thread FS: Cessna 185 Landing gear legs,hubs, stinger, tailwheel. in Parts and Pieces

This tail wheel came off my 185, the bracket on top is for banner towing , but it has the notch for the lock to engage. I think this is a MaCaulley....

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03-17-2021, 08:03 PM

algonquin replied to a thread FS: Cessna 185 Landing gear legs,hubs, stinger, tailwheel. in Parts and Pieces

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03-17-2021, 05:28 PM

algonquin replied to a thread FS: Cessna 185 Landing gear legs,hubs, stinger, tailwheel. in Parts and Pieces

Don’t think that is a Scott tail wheel, look a lot like a MaCaulley.

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03-16-2021, 08:27 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread 1983 Super Cub Project in Projects

Wow that’s a really different paint job!

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03-16-2021, 08:22 PM

Charlie Longley replied to a thread Plz help, need 0290 piston rings in Parts and Pieces

My first two PA-12’s had O290-D2 engines. Really great engine! Didn’t notice a big difference when I bought one with an O320.

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03-15-2021, 07:36 PM

algonquin replied to a thread DHC-2 Ownership Cost in DeHavliand: DHC-2 DHC-3 Beaver, Otter

Oh, forgot to mention ours is a MK3 factory Turbine not a conversion. I think it was the second to last one made.this changes things for some of the...

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03-15-2021, 07:30 PM

algonquin replied to a thread DHC-2 Ownership Cost in DeHavliand: DHC-2 DHC-3 Beaver, Otter

Our’s is a MK 3 , with a -20, everybody wants a -27 or 34 engine for even more hp but for my boss it’s a play airplane and perfect. The stretched...

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03-15-2021, 06:34 PM

algonquin replied to a thread DHC-2 Ownership Cost in DeHavliand: DHC-2 DHC-3 Beaver, Otter

Just watched the video of the short field landing, our Beaver with the Barron 3000 kit and turbine slows to 42 kts on short final and when pulled...

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