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Yesterday, 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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02-25-2023, 10:28 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread Iditarod or bust in Cafe Supercub

Good Luck Jeff, fly safe. Not as cold here in Maine but still Chilly..( -19 Below) Have fun it's a great race. Flew it few times once with Vets, once...

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02-23-2023, 01:19 PM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA-12 to PA-18 Landing Gear Conversion STC Question in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Here is the actual price of 3" extended gear leg, with fuel step/ middle step unpainted, from their Website. It's $3240 just the pair of legs, plus...

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02-21-2023, 02:58 AM

TurboBeaver replied to a thread PA-12 to PA-18 Landing Gear Conversion STC Question in Piper: PA-12 Super Cruiser

Well if you wanting to go for 6" extended gear it is sweet on a PA-12 for sure! I have it on my Cub with AOSS and 31" tires /wheel skis. However on...

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02-19-2023, 10:09 AM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Flat light recomendations in Ski Flying Forum

As pointed out earlier, a very bright LED landing light, mounted as low as possible, is a big help in creating shadows so you will (might?) be able...

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02-18-2023, 06:42 PM

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

Minus 30 (F) here and wind chill minus 58.

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02-17-2023, 09:17 PM

NunavutPA-12 replied to a thread Blue ballon of Montana keep on shining in Cafe Supercub

Apparently, very small balloons are deemed to pose no threat to air traffic and require no permit to be up there.

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