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Yesterday, 10:01 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Suggestions on hangar size in Cafe Supercub

Same at my TX shop. Big fans help until you figure out you're standing in a convection oven. We put in overhead doors at both ends. Changing the air...

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06-23-2019, 11:12 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Suggestions on hangar size in Cafe Supercub

Wood frame! Warmer. Quieter! The difference between metal and wood framed buildings is hard to miss.

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06-23-2019, 09:48 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Wildcat Cub in Member Projects in Progress

Sadly, no. Still waiting on a motor. My acknowledgement’s April ship date is now July-August-September. I’m sure Lycoming would rather send me an...

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06-23-2019, 08:14 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Suggestions on hangar size in Cafe Supercub

I think a good plan is to decide what you need for open floor space. My hangar has warehouse racking on two walks and a lounge and file cabinets,...

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06-23-2019, 10:20 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Water leak in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

That’s plausible. My baggage door collects water in the rain. If I open it it drains in a steady stream. If I don’t open it first and fly it? No...

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06-23-2019, 09:48 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Best helmet for backcountry in Cafe Supercub

The only maintenance my Z2s have ever needed is when the volume sliders get dirty and adjusting them makes the sound cut out, spray the sliders with...

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06-23-2019, 09:36 AM

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

Another amphib fatality accident. ...

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06-22-2019, 10:57 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Legend Cub HP 180 hp in Experimental Cubs

If 180hp is good? 200hp is better. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tAPR6eFsQnI

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06-22-2019, 10:23 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Best helmet for backcountry in Cafe Supercub

Thanks for the pirep. I especially appreciate the comparison to the DC helmet, which establishes a baseline that many of us are familiar with. Do...

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06-22-2019, 10:12 AM

stewartb replied to a thread Water leak in Cessna: C180/C182/C185

How much water drained? Is the headliner wet? Probably not since the carpet isn't wet. That means the top cabin probably isn't the source. Wing...

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06-21-2019, 11:55 PM

CamTom12 replied to a thread Icom a200 in All Things Electrical

I guess one would have to rely on good ground instruction from the CFI and then the best judgement of their students to dial volume and squelch to...

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06-18-2019, 01:00 PM

CamTom12 replied to a thread Olibuilt 's New Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

A lot of the "directing air down" happens after the airfoil. It needs to be in a non-stalled configuration in order to direct the air downward and...

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06-17-2019, 02:38 PM

CamTom12 replied to a thread Olibuilt 's New Cub project in Member Projects in Progress

That high-pressure, high-energy air from under the wing is directed through the slot. The slot accelerates that air as it joins the boundary layer...

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06-17-2019, 02:27 PM

CamTom12 replied to a thread New (to me) Supercub... Running hot? Charging issues too in Experimental Cubs

I actually have next-to-nothing for carb knowledge. I just happened to have previously searched a similar question to yours. Here's a thread that...

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06-14-2019, 07:51 AM

stewartb replied to a thread C180 Jacking in Cafe Supercub

The worst idea Cessna ever had. The copy cats aren't any better. Sent from my iPhone using SuperCub.Org mobile app

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06-12-2019, 10:28 PM

stewartb replied to a thread Bushwheel Tire Pressure. in Cafe Supercub

In a 180 that flies at an average weight above 2500#? 12 psi in 29s works great. You may go down to 10 but odds are you’ll never need less than that....

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06-12-2019, 04:47 PM

Richgj3 replied to a thread Looking at J-3 project - things to look out for? in Cafe Supercub

All excellent advice. Especially that of buying a flying Cub. If you do go ahead, be ready to replace tubing in the fuselage. Aft of the cockpit is...

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06-10-2019, 09:55 PM

CamTom12 replied to a thread O-290 Quit on Rollout & Hard Starting in Super Cub Sick Bay

Is your primer leaking, maybe?

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06-09-2019, 11:15 PM

CamTom12 replied to a thread C180 Jacking in Cafe Supercub

Thought this was an interesting method as well.

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