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07-31-2021, 04:59 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread New Holstein 2021 Recap in Supercub Gatherings

more from Klessig farms fly out lunch

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07-31-2021, 01:51 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread oshkosh 2021 in Tips and Tricks

I met some cool people at New Holstein as well, one guy I knew from years ago…,he was an Faa guy… left there to start his own shop….he got hooked on...

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07-31-2021, 10:40 AM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread oshkosh 2021 in Tips and Tricks

I went through all the vendors and enjoyed most of the conversations that I had…I was struck by one thing….at a major backcountry aircraft...

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07-31-2021, 09:20 AM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread oshkosh 2021 in Tips and Tricks

I left before the big (not so big) storm. Had a good time though….even though they stuck me and my experimental Cub in a sea of RV’s in Homebuilt...

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07-31-2021, 09:17 AM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread New Holstein 2021 Recap in Supercub Gatherings

My biggest mistake was leaving Sunday for Oshkosh, New Holstein was way better! Lol. Thanks to all who did the heavy lifting allowing us to enjoy...

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07-22-2021, 03:42 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

Nice red color ….love it

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07-22-2021, 10:09 AM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

Waiting for rain to quit so I can test fly, but I gained almost 75rpm on static run up. More than expected.

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07-21-2021, 08:34 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

that was a fun day. I got all the baffles on, timed back to 28 degrees (no more old cylinder service bulletin) I’ll look it over good after a good...

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07-20-2021, 07:54 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

I pulled the motor, removed all four jugs…the valve that stuck was starting to burn…would not have lasted too long. I will assemble with 4 new...

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07-18-2021, 07:39 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

I could not get that exhaust valve to go into the cylinder after I removed the keepers…. I worked it back and forth with lube but it got very tight...

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07-18-2021, 04:05 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

Ok guys…I’m looking for advice…I’ve swapped one jug without pulling the motor, but I’m aiming to do all 4 on Wednesday and Thursday….is it worth the...

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07-17-2021, 02:07 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

I was unable to get the valve freed up enough to ream the guide on the plane. Also checked the pushrod….ever so slight wobble in a drill. There was a...

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07-15-2021, 10:20 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Draining fuel tank on PA18 in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I use gascolator to drain as well

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07-13-2021, 07:25 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

I am borescoping all 4….we have an expensive flex cam at work that I can take pictures and video with if I want…nice led light on the end. I should...

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07-13-2021, 06:25 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

https://www.avweb.com/ownership/dealing-with-stuck-valves/ I decided to call my IA…I told him I’d feel best if I reamed the valve guide. He...

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07-13-2021, 12:06 AM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

Ironically that went away after I indexed the prop 180 degrees. But I hear what your saying….it sure had been running well too. It’s not the end of...

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07-12-2021, 10:29 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread Building an Experimental PA11 in Experimental Cubs

I landed last night at 38.6 hrs…all was grand. Plane has performed flawlessly…went to go tonight to fly the last of the 40 hrs off and as soon as I...

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07-11-2021, 09:03 PM

Dan Gervae replied to a thread 2021 Airventure Meet Up Thread in Supercub Gatherings

I’ll be in Experimental Camping with my 11 Monday on….prolly stop into NH for the weekend first. Have not finalized my plans yet

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