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Today, 06:50 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Flap handle STC? in Cafe Supercub

Is he experimental?

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Yesterday, 08:19 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Lycoming Engine Isolator Bushings/Washers in Cafe Supercub

The washer is a Lycoming part STD-619. They are reusable. Don't want to compete against experimentals in my certified Super Cub. Went up and...

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Yesterday, 07:49 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Lycoming Engine Isolator Bushings/Washers in Cafe Supercub

Google search "engine mount bushings site:supercub.org" Spruce carries Lycoming bushing. ...

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Yesterday, 07:40 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Prebuy- Mechanic Flying the Airplane? in Cafe Supercub

I have done quite a few pre-purchase inspections where I flew the airplane. There are a lot of nice looking airplanes out there that pass a pre-buy...

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Yesterday, 07:34 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread New brake lines in Modifications

I make my own brake lines using Aeroquip fittings and Teflon hose from Summit Racing. Fittings https://www.summitracing.com/parts/AER-FBM1100 Hose...

15 replies | 707 view(s)

03-19-2023, 07:16 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Iditarod or bust in Cafe Supercub

Awesome trip and write up Jeff. Thank you Bill

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03-19-2023, 03:21 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Certified vs. Experimental in Cafe Supercub

I see way higher insurance rates on experimentals vs virtually the same certified aircraft with same hull values.

20 replies | 1498 view(s)

03-19-2023, 01:50 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Carbon Cub Lands on Heli Pad in Dubai in In The News

Go fly an SQ and fly an FX3. One flies very slow and one flies pretty slow but has lots of finesse and is a really nice flying airplane. They both...

64 replies | 3673 view(s)

03-19-2023, 01:39 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Carbon Cub Lands on Heli Pad in Dubai in In The News

I like doing dumb stuff. Over time I have gotten better at it. Don't really do it for others, I just like the rush I get from doing it. My Mom thinks...

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03-18-2023, 12:16 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Crossing Colorado’s Continental Divide in Cafe Supercub

Excellent. Thank you for posting that Ted Bill

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03-18-2023, 09:12 AM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread Super Cub LSA? in Cafe Supercub

I spoke with Richard McSpadden of AOPA while at the Montana aviation conference. He said they expected to put it out for NPRM in August. Bill

18 replies | 930 view(s)

03-16-2023, 06:57 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Pa18 Trim in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

You didn't know Lee Budde back then. Guess I don't know why you would blame Airframes for something Lee didn't keep track of. I would put a jackscrew...

11 replies | 939 view(s)

03-15-2023, 10:26 PM

Bill Rusk replied to a thread How much of a job is it to put Whip amphibs on a cub that has never had amphibs before? in Float Operations

I helped my friend Eric do this. It took 6 days, 12 hours a day for us to do it. That translates to 144 man hours. It is a pretty big job but it was...

5 replies | 570 view(s)

03-15-2023, 12:15 PM

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

I add the "X" in the tail and list it on my 337 with all the other welding I did on the fuselage per AC 43.13 as repairs and per the STC's.

39 replies | 1865 view(s)

03-15-2023, 10:07 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Trailer length required to trailer a J3? in Piper: J-3 Cub (and L-4)

It is 17' from the center of the main tire to the center of the tailwheel in a 3 pt. attitude

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03-15-2023, 07:03 AM

SJ replied to a thread How about an aed? in Cafe Supercub

True, but pretty much all AEDs now walk you through exactly how to use them. They are set up for novices. Most talk to you. sj

19 replies | 918 view(s)

03-15-2023, 06:56 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Carbon Cub Lands on Heli Pad in Dubai in In The News

Two friends of mine went over and assembled the airplane. They had a blast. I would have loved to been in on that. The red tape was thick.

64 replies | 3673 view(s)

03-14-2023, 08:51 AM

SJ started a thread A Great Friend of the New Holstein Fly In Goes West in Supercub Gatherings

Many of you have flown over the red barn just south of the camping area at New Holstein. Deloris Klienhans lived there for many years and would...

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03-14-2023, 07:45 AM

SJ replied to a thread Carbon Cub Lands on Heli Pad in Dubai in In The News

Be sure to go to the link and check out the video… fun!

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03-14-2023, 07:38 AM

SJ started a thread Carbon Cub Lands on Heli Pad in Dubai in In The News

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — (3/14/22) — CubCrafters, in collaboration with Red Bull and extreme sports promotor XDubai, has achieved an...

64 replies | 3673 view(s)

03-14-2023, 07:06 AM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Pa18 Trim in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I have flown some of those fuselages built in 2000 and had no issues with trim. First I have heard of this one that I can remember which seems to be...

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03-13-2023, 07:52 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Pa18 Trim in Piper: PA-18 Super Cub (and L18C & L21)

I don't remember that issue, only the wing incidence being off. The Smith Cubs had the tail angles inverted.

11 replies | 939 view(s)

03-13-2023, 07:50 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Certified vs. Experimental in Cafe Supercub

How does insurance compare between two equally valued Super Cubs, experimental VGs certified.

20 replies | 1498 view(s)

03-13-2023, 04:34 PM

cafi19 replied to a thread Devils Canyon: Near Death Aircraft Rescue in Cafe Supercub

Look forward to seeing your completed book. Your air taxi service looked after my brother and his group as then ascended (and thankfully...

9 replies | 2046 view(s)

03-13-2023, 01:09 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Rudder service bulletin 1379 2nd December 2022 in Super Cub Sick Bay

The NTSB found 5 occurrences, 3 PA12, 1 PA14 and 1 PA18. the FAA has found 12 occurrences. Not sure what all models they were on. Bottom line is all...

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03-13-2023, 01:05 PM

Steve Pierce replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

I fly with a group of guys every Sunday morning, sometimes there is two of us and can be as many as 8. We bar hop up and down the Brazos River...

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03-13-2023, 11:44 AM

SJ replied to a thread Oops, darn it... in Cafe Supercub

This is something that a lot of people don't seem to get. You don't have to stare at an iPad! All of the apps (and panel mount stuff) will give you...

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03-13-2023, 06:56 AM

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

I would look at the door frames IAW this Piper Service Bulletin. https://resources.univair.com/docs/sb-819-piper-fuselage-door-frame-tube-corrosion...

39 replies | 1865 view(s)

03-13-2023, 05:20 AM

SJ replied to a thread Winifred & Johnson Creek in Supercub Gatherings

Winifred dates are above, Johnson Creek is historically on Father’s Day weekend which is the weekend prior to the Winifred/Breaks fly in. Sj

7 replies | 1025 view(s)

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