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01-16-2022, 01:09 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Insurance changes in In The News

When the insurance company asked for $3,000 last year I decided to drop the 80K in hull insurance. I now just have liability at over $1,200. The...

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01-15-2022, 07:05 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 21/22 in Supercub Gatherings

Glen, I saw a fella get run over with those steel cleats! Wasn't pretty, cut right thru his heavy clothes, broken ribs Wicked scars on his face...

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01-15-2022, 05:49 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Firmin Cargo Pod (Alaska Bushpod) has arrived! in Cafe Supercub

That's a good idea. I have a metal belly* so access is easy. I could move them straight back, beyond the end of the pod. That would maintain a...

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01-15-2022, 11:42 AM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread A different way to ski fly in Ski Flying Forum

I gotta admit - those are some sharp looking machines. I'll keep my -12 though.

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01-14-2022, 03:23 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Mesh wing covers with spoilers in Tips and Tricks

Had a friend just order a full set for a Cub yesterday from Linda.......... $1050...... Not sure if that included shipping to Dillingham or not? I...

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01-13-2022, 08:09 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread What Knot to Do AKA Securing AC in Extreme Weather - AKA Crazy Winds on the HDHP on WED 1/12/22 in Cafe Supercub

Mike brought up lashing 2x4 to rear struts, newer crowd doesn't seam to realize how that can save a Cub tailed into a big wind........ (Or 20" of wet...

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01-13-2022, 07:26 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 21/22 in Supercub Gatherings

Glen, is that about a 1967 Olympic??? 14 /16 hp? Here is my Dad circa 1960 with first sled in our town! Polaris "SnoTraveler"! Bought new from...

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01-13-2022, 07:15 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Twisted elevator or stabilizer on Super cub? Help! in Cafe Supercub

Pretty standard right after you bump the tail into a frozen snow bank:lol: P.S. Standard bush fix: Is cut a 2x4 the right length, to fit under the...

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01-13-2022, 07:12 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread What is this? in Super Cub Sick Bay

Lots of different varient's ......

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01-12-2022, 12:41 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread How old is everyone? in Cafe Supercub

319,992 days - for all you math nerds. (Edit: Oops! I'm clearly NOT a math nerd. That would be 877 years! The figure should be 26,885 days.:roll:)

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01-07-2022, 05:22 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Wtb Hydrosorbs or shocks for 3" gear in Parts and Pieces

Steve is trying to tell you something here: Acme shock approval could be pending for years. But if it ever comes it would be for the PA 18. Your 12...

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01-07-2022, 10:52 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Hangars Help You Sleep Better in Cafe Supercub

Seen wind blowing 50/60 it's many times in Palmer, Wasilla and our wind in Willow would be 20/25 mph up in Talkettna it would be 30/40mph at same...

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01-01-2022, 02:06 PM

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

Between minus 35C and minus 40C for the last ten days here. Wind chill around minus 50 this morning. The sun rises (technically) here today for the...

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12-31-2021, 01:17 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Hood River to Anchorage in May, Carbon Cub coastal route without stopping in Canada? in Cross Country Accomodations

Ted, Though I may never fly to Alaska, I spent an hour this morning perusing your web page. You obviously put a lot of effort into it. I followed...

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12-26-2021, 03:20 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Aileron Design in Modifications

When the X Cub was being designed, first thing they had to ditch was the J-3 style of ailerons. So they looked at the 12 style and copyed it to get...

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12-22-2021, 01:24 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Open top Pod ? in Modifications

KJC, I one video he slids it under and it appears to have two hinge pins that look maybe 3" long attached to the Cub and front of the pod has...

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12-22-2021, 05:36 AM

TurboBeaver started a thread Open top Pod ? in Modifications

Does anyone know who is building these open top Pods that have a QD latch system. A guy at Merrill Field has one on his Cub? He has posted a bunch...

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