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05-05-2021, 08:08 AM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Aircraft Spruce shipping charges in Cafe Supercub

Parts come from Canada, Brampton, Ontario I think, near Toronto. Edit: I often order things from eBay. Some of it comes from China. All the way...

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05-04-2021, 12:12 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Aircraft Spruce shipping charges in Cafe Supercub

We never use the parcel carriers here. They are way too expensive compared to Canada Post. I did contact them. I got the expected (stock) answer...

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05-03-2021, 07:49 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Aircraft Spruce shipping charges in Cafe Supercub

In my case the $63 shipping charge was for the CHEAPEST shipping method they offered (postal).

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05-03-2021, 05:18 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Aircraft Spruce shipping charges in Cafe Supercub

I can understand a fee for "handling", but how long does it take to grab a handful of bolts, nuts and washers and put them in an envelope? Five...

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05-03-2021, 02:54 PM

NunavutPA-12 started a thread Aircraft Spruce shipping charges in Cafe Supercub

I ordered $15 worth of nuts, washers and bolts from Aircraft Spruce Canada a couple of weeks ago. Weighed about nine ounces and the envelope was the...

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04-28-2021, 11:21 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread x4 tires for J3, whats everyone using? in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

I'm assuming you also upgraded your wheels to do this?

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04-28-2021, 11:18 AM

Philly5G replied to a thread x4 tires for J3, whats everyone using? in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

THANK YOU everybody for the offers and entertainment :) I lucked in with a UK company called Watts Tyres who had literally just reeceived a...

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04-24-2021, 02:28 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Remote Cabin / Portable High Speed Internet Beta - Tesla in the Sky - Starlink in Cafe Supercub

Thanks very much for initiating this thread, SJ. There seems to be a lot of interest. We are often at one of our two cabins. Neither has cell...

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04-24-2021, 03:00 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Opinions on LED Landing Lights, Flashing, TSO, non-TSO, Radio Noise in Cafe Supercub

I have flashing leds on my Cub, my radio has a ANL switch on it, but even with limiter on the noise from leds comes right over it. My Mags don't...

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04-16-2021, 11:53 AM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Basic Med-Part Deux in Cafe Supercub

I doubt that much is being done on either side of the border about this issue. As I understand it, it's a "reciprocal" thing: you allow us and we'll...

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04-14-2021, 05:06 PM

Philly5G replied to a thread x4 tires for J3, whats everyone using? in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

I’ve just looked at the Desser site and there’s no stock of these tires. Is there really no other option? I really need to replace my tires soon!!

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04-09-2021, 12:56 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Single light in each wing in Modifications

Techteach; Can you provide a link for where to purchase this lite??? Tnx E

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04-09-2021, 12:08 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread FS: Universal hangers in Parts and Pieces

Nicely done. Great design. E

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04-07-2021, 08:32 AM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Springtime in Alaska in In The News

From this layman's point of view: In 50-years of living north of the arctic circle I have seen somewhat warmer temperatures (generally speaking) but,...

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