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03-26-2023, 02:52 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Is 5 day’s reasonable to go from Anchorage to Seattle? in Cafe Supercub

Gosh George, Your always soooo helpful with folks! My mom used to say " he is building up treasure in heaven". Nice to know there are still fellas...

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03-26-2023, 12:23 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Is 5 day’s reasonable to go from Anchorage to Seattle? in Cafe Supercub

3 days is very reasonable in a Cub on 8:50's with standard prop (74/56) to Seattle. Cruise should be around 105 ish. Trouble is everyone nowadays is...

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03-23-2023, 12:34 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread PA18: Cover over rear seat stick to keep stuff from jamming controls in Modifications

This may not be much help to you but maybe to others: My PA-12 is a home-built. When I carry cargo to my cabin I need all the space I can get, so...

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03-22-2023, 09:46 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread An O-360 in an experimental super cub: what would be the best prop? in Modifications

I did notice that the Carbon Cub that took it ALL last fall at the National Seaplane Convention in Greenville was sporting a big long Catto ? No one...

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03-21-2023, 11:01 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Carbon cub 3x3 extended gear for sale. in Parts and Pieces

What size are the axles?

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03-19-2023, 06:20 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA-12 restoration started in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Just for reference, one time a friend had recently added 31" Bush wheels to his new to him Super Cub, he wanted me to fly it and give him an honest...

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03-16-2023, 05:05 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA18-105 Special - HP? in Modifications

The 0290 has great performance in a lite Cub, great weight/HP. Sips fuel. But most do blow oil out, just part of that engines design. The...

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03-10-2023, 04:20 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA-12 restoration started in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

If you have ANY intentions of ever flying skis, or flying off airports with big tires, for gosh sakes don't forget to "box the tail" (or X brace) it...

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03-09-2023, 02:14 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Plastic ski bottoms in Ski Flying Forum

JP, The 11 is a fantastic skiplane lite, and my 18 has a very lite tail, and comes up instantly lite. But my hunting n fishing pardner, weighes 275...

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03-08-2023, 11:16 AM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread how cold is it where your at? in Cafe Supercub

Minus 38 (C) here this morning. Sun is shining brightly and no wind. Could be worse!

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03-07-2023, 01:56 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Plastic ski bottoms in Ski Flying Forum

Interesting thread that only addresses the main skis, wonder how many folks have UMHW on their tailskis? Lots of Cubs running Aero 3000 penetration...

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02-28-2023, 04:07 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread 185 vs 206 in Cafe Supercub

For "family flying" either a 180/182 is going to fit your mission fine. Having flown dozens of 206's in all configuration's with every combination...

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02-26-2023, 10:32 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread FS: 8GCBC Gear Legs - Steel in Parts and Pieces

Probably the very best mod that can be done to a Citabria! Huge reduction of ground roll, prop clearance. Be first thing I would do to a...

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