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11-27-2023, 10:06 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread The truth behind most avionics upgrades... in Lighter than Air - Flying Humor

It will whine just like your old equipment Glenn

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11-26-2023, 08:20 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Javron progress. in Experimental Cubs

When I was about 5yo my mom had an Isetta. 4 stroke burned oil like a 2 stroke engine with cracked exhaust manifold. Remember when not moving the car...

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11-26-2023, 04:57 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Gear Leg Cover? in Cafe Supercub

Twenty+ years ago our local fabric guy recovered a S2 Pitts in cotton. Thats what the customer wanted. Said it held up better doing Acro Glenn

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11-26-2023, 09:18 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Popular options in Experimental Cubs

Bill Rusk simple suggestions for building an aircraft. " Build for 90% of your mission, not the 10% you think your going to do" Glenn

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11-26-2023, 09:14 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Proposed 25-50 wind turbines 600 ft above ridge line just west of Fairbanks in Take Action Jackson

Around here they are building solor farms all over the place. Just finishing up a 500+ acre one just east of me. Mine and others bitch is that they...

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11-25-2023, 05:55 PM

cubdriver2 started a thread No longer a secret in Cafe Supercub

LOL Glenn

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11-24-2023, 10:20 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread PA-11 lift strut material in Cafe Supercub

Early ones used J3 struts. Then a little bigger profile for Pa11 struts. Now I think they are all like Pa18/95 struts Glenn

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11-24-2023, 04:43 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Proposed 25-50 wind turbines 600 ft above ridge line just west of Fairbanks in Take Action Jackson

They should let Rickover and the Navy run them from the beginning Glenn

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11-23-2023, 12:14 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread North East Winter Fun 23/24 in Supercub Gatherings

Great turnout for such an iffy day. Wind, foggy and snow showers. Think we had 11 planes Happy Thanksgiving

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11-23-2023, 07:26 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread O-200 stroker from Don's dream machines in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Let's not forget " Mr 89 " and his dog Glenn

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11-22-2023, 07:55 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread O-200 stroker from Don's dream machines in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

Using the C85 pistons will give you a compression ratio 8.6 to 1. Stock 0200A is 7 to 1. The 0200D pistons maybe a little more then the 85 pistons...

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11-22-2023, 06:31 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread O-200 stroker from Don's dream machines in Piper: PA-11 Cub Special (and L-18B)

A stroker is a C85 with 0200 crank, rods and pistons. At 2675 rpm it makes about 97 HP. A 0200 at 2575 is only making about 80 HP Glenn

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11-19-2023, 03:45 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Proposed 25-50 wind turbines 600 ft above ridge line just west of Fairbanks in Take Action Jackson

They are proposing two 652' ones 1 mile west of my strip Glenn

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11-15-2023, 06:09 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Help keep the magic alive in Cafe Supercub

Question for Richj3 Fess up, what do you know? https://www.facebook.com/reel/301199786088584?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v Glenn

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11-15-2023, 05:20 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Marvel Carb Differences.... in Cafe Supercub

Probably runs cooler with more fuel? Glenn

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11-13-2023, 07:36 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Best Engine for Exp PA-12 on Amphibs? in Member Projects in Progress

The non certified Sensenich for 150/160 Cubs I think is $3600 range Glenn

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11-12-2023, 09:30 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Help keep the magic alive in Cafe Supercub

He is getting older. ;-) Glenn

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11-11-2023, 07:53 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Help keep the magic alive in Cafe Supercub

https://oldrhinebeck.org/about-cole-and-rita-palen/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Rhinebeck_Aerodrome Glenn

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11-11-2023, 01:55 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Help keep the magic alive in Cafe Supercub

From Brian Couglin what has been flying Rotary's there for 40 years " The old guy who flew a Spad in WW1 and frequented the Aerodrome was Arthur...

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11-11-2023, 08:57 AM

cubdriver2 started a thread North East Winter Fun 23/24 in Supercub Gatherings

Annual Turkey day breakfast at Duanesburg diner ( 4B1 ) 8:30 November 23 Glenn

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11-07-2023, 08:07 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Super Cub Ferry Australia to New Zealand - input needed in Cafe Supercub

Bunch on eBay ...

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11-07-2023, 06:26 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread CubCrafters Releases G3X Integrated Infrared Camera for Backcountry Situational Awareness in In The News

Cafi, nobody listens to me, one of the best mods I ever added to my Cub 8 years ago. Cheap, simple and works ...

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11-07-2023, 06:09 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Re wiring covered wing in Tips and Tricks

https://www.harborfreight.com/3-16-inch-x-33-ft-fiberglass-wire-running-kit-65326.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12188110019&campa...

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11-07-2023, 02:33 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread CubCrafters Releases G3X Integrated Infrared Camera for Backcountry Situational Awareness in In The News

Or returning to the WAD. :oops: Glenn

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11-07-2023, 06:56 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread ABW how is that snow? Hope to warn someone about this. Save the next guy. in Cafe Supercub

Datums Glenn

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11-06-2023, 07:43 PM

cubdriver2 started a thread Help keep the magic alive in Cafe Supercub

I volunteered here for 4 + years. It's a magical place. If you have never been I hope someday you get to hear the music in person ...

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11-05-2023, 10:02 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Beringers in Modifications

Any hose you need, Airquip and Eaton aircraft materials. https://www.omniservices.com/ Quick turn around shipped to your door Glenn

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11-05-2023, 07:57 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Super Cub Ferry Australia to New Zealand - input needed in Cafe Supercub

I have already teased Richard more then once. I talked with Maurice at Lock Haven the year he was there. He's a real kook but no denying how far he...

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11-04-2023, 08:38 PM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Super Cub Ferry Australia to New Zealand - input needed in Cafe Supercub

How hard can it be? Maurice Kirk flew an L4 3/4 of the way around the world https://www.pipercubforum.com/sydney.htm Glenn

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11-02-2023, 11:04 AM

cubdriver2 replied to a thread Javron vs BBI Smith vs Other kits in Experimental Cubs

The door mod makes getting in and out much easier Glenn

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